Who do you guys think is the greatest PG/SG/SF/PF/C player to not win a NBA final. Can be playing or not.
PG:Pete Maravich-Maravich wasn't the first player to dribble behind his back or make a deft between-the-legs pass. But his playground moves, circus shots, and hotdog passes were considered outrageous during his era. Its a shame he had to die the way he did.John Stockton-Definition of a "pure" point guard. All time leader in steals in assists. He came so close to a title several times.Dave Bing-Underrated as a scorer and a passer.SG:Adrian Dantley-The closest he came was the finals against the Lakers. Who remembers game 1 when he had 30 some points and shot 14-16 from the field wow. SF:George Gervin-He should have made the nba finals but his Spurs team let the Bullets come back from a 3-1 series lead. He never won a title despite some of the great players he played with Mike Mitchell,Artis Gilmore,Johnny Moore,Dominique Wilkins- Was a great scorer. In my opinion he was one of the best scorers in league history .Bernard King-I have a bunch of old game film of him he dominated the game and scored like nomatter what shot he took it would go in. He seemed to never miss.Elgin Baylor-He had alot of chances but the Celtics refused to lose. And even with Jerry West and Wilt they could not beat the 1970 Knicks team.PF:Karl Malone-Teamed with one of the greatest point guard of all time but like Stockton he came so close several times but just could not defeat Jordan and the Bulls.Charles Barkley-He came so close a few times. He was drafted by the sixers one year after they won,they lost in the east finals his second year, Jordan's Bulls beat them in 6 games in 1993. Tough luck I guess.C:Artis Gilmore-Had one of the best shooting percentages of all time at about 60%. He never won an NBA title, Howver he was an ABA champion with the Kentucky ColonelsWalt Bellamy-Alot of people forget about him because he played in the same era as Wilt and Russell... but he was a dominating big man. Averaged 20 and 13 for his career. Great numbersBob Lanier-He was great at playing through injuries. He reached he conference finals twice? If in not mistaken. He fell to the eventual champion 76ers in 83 and the Celtics in his last season as a pro.Nate Thurmond-Career averages of 15 ppg and 15 rpg. Great stats. One of only 4 players to achieve a quadruple double. The closest he came to a title was as a rookie in 64 when they made the finals only to be defeated by the ?< Not sure someone might want to look it up
Shouldn't this go in old school?PG: John StocktonSG: Reggie Miller (gag)SF: Dominique WilkensPF: Charles BarkleyC: Patrick EwingEDIT: type-o's
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>sg- Miller/ Wade</div>Wade!!!!Come on this is his 3rd season in the league.
Maravich is overrated. Showing off playground moves rather than play team basketball isnt right. He wasnt a good defender, and he definitely wasnt a good fundamental player. So you're basically saying that he deserved to win a championship because of his fancy style of play? Gary Payton is more deserving of that spot.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mavsfan1000 @ Mar 16 2006, 02:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>SG Dwyane Wade</div>How can you say Dwyane Wade? He has only played like three years so far. I am sure he will get a ring if Shaq stays at least two or three more years.Anyways...PG- John StocktonSG- Reggie MillerSF- Dominique WilkinsPF- Karl MaloneC- Patrick Ewing
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mavsfan1000 @ Mar 16 2006, 02:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>PG John StocktonSG Dwyane WadeSF Tracy McgradyPF Karl MaloneC Patrick Ewing or Alonzo Mourning.</div>Are you serious?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Asian @ Mar 16 2006, 07:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'> Can be playing or not.</div>Did you read the beginning? It said he can be playing still and so that is how I picked it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ Mar 16 2006, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Shouldn't this go in old school?PG: John StocktonSG: Reggie Miller (gag)SF: Dominique WilkensPF: Charles BarkleyC: Patrick EwingEDIT: type-o's</div>Thats a great list in my opinion, but I think that Karl Malone should be in there somewhere... maybe as a sixth man.Coach Jerry Sloan for that team.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mavsfan1000 @ Mar 17 2006, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Did you read the beginning? It said he can be playing still and so that is how I picked it.</div>Yes I read it, that's irrelevant, it's still completely ridiculous. Tracy McGrady over Elgin Baylor? Dwyane Wade over tons of other guards?
PG-John StocktonSG-George GervinSF-Elgin BaylorPF-Karl MaloneC-Kevin Garnett (I have no one else to put there so yeah)
