Did you enjoy watching MJ vs Bird and Magic,or do you like watching the high-rising superstars of today,theres also backer in the 60's and 70's with people like Pete Mavarich and George Gervin.
The 50's-Dominated by Bob Pettit and George Mikan talent was at an all time low but competitiveness was high. Only 17 teams in the league at that point. The greatest NBA feat that came in the 50's was the 24 second shot clock. The Lakers dominated the era winning 4 titles.Best players of the 50's-George Mikan,Harry Gallatin,Vern Mikkelson,Bob Pettit.Nate "Sweet Water" CliftonBest teams of the 50's-Minneapolis Lakers,Boston Celtics,New York KnicksThe 60's-The NBA began the '60s with eight teams in two divisions playing a 75-game schedule.The Celtics dominated the NBA in the '60s, winning nine championships. Celtics Hall of Famers from those teams include Russell, Bob Cousy, Bill Sharman, Tom Heinsohn, Sam Jones, K.C. Jones, Frank Ramsey, and John Havlicek. This era was dominated by Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell perhaps the greatest rivarly of all time.Best players of the 60's-Bob Cousy,Wilt Chamberlain,Bill Russell,Elgin Baylor,Jerry West,Hal Greer,Best teams of the 60's-Boston Celtics,Philiadelphia 76ers,LA LakersThe 70's-In this decade the NBA title was a throw up every season with the Knicks and Celtics each winning 2 then the Milwaukee Bucks, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Bullets, and Seattle SuperSonics captured one apiece. so it was very hard to predict who would win the title. In the mid 70's is when the ABA-NBA merger began and the NBA recieved 4 ABA teams. The ABA's Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, New York Nets and San Antonio Spurs merged into the NBA for the 1976-77 season, while the players from the remaining ABA teams went into a dispersal draft.this was the year the nba added flash to there game with the help of ABA star "DR.J " Julious Erving.Best players of the 70's-Dr. J ,Artis Gilmore,Rick Barry,Kareem Abdur Jabbar,Oscar Robinson,Best teams of the 70's-Milwaukee Bucks,New York Knicks, Boston Celtics,The 80's-The decade that saved the NBA,the arrival of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were a huge contribution to the NBA.Johnson and Bird arrived in the NBA for the 1979-80 season and their teams dominated the league for the next decade. Magic's Lakers appeared in eight Finals, won five championships,while Bird's Celtics made it to five Finals, winning three titles. the 80's also held one of the best nba drafts in history with stars like Hakeem Olojuawan,Michael Jordan,Charles Barkely,John Stockton,And Alvin RobertsonBest players of the 80's-Michael Jordan,Kareem Abdur Jabbar,Magic Johnson,Larry Bird,Isiah Thomas,Dr J,Moses MaloneBest teams of the 80's-Detroit Pistons,Philadelphia 76ers,Boston Celtics,LA LakersThe 90's-The making of Michael Jordan. It saw all the leagues previous stars retire and new ones being reborn. This decade registered the best team in all sports history the 1992 Dream Team. The Bulls and Michael Jordan dominated the 90's winning 6 titles in 10 years.best teams of the 90's-Chicago Bulls,Houston Rockets,Utah JazzBest players of the 90's-Michael Jordan,Scottie Pippen,Hakeem Olojuwan,Gary Payton,Charles Barkley,John Stockton,Karl Malone,Reggie MillerThe 00's-Its too early to say much about this but it witnessed one of the greatest teams in NBA history and one of the greatest drafts in NBA history. The 00's was dominated by the SA Spurs and the LA Lakers. in 2003 there was mabey one of the best drafts in nba history which featured future stars,Dywane Wade,Lebron James,Carmelo Anthony,Chris Bosh.Best teams of the 00's-LA Lakers, SA Spurs, Dallas Mavericks,Detroit Pistons,Best players of the 00's-Shaq,Kobe Bryant,Tim Duncan,Kevin Garnett,Jason Kidd,Allen IversonFor the best players/best teams I just gave examples of a few you can add or take away any of them. Theres more than what I listed.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>For the best players/best teams I just gave examples of a few you can add or take away any of them. Theres more than what I listed.</div> :beerchug:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ballorama @ Apr 12 2006, 12:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Ballah, you left out Jerry West in the 70's. </div>How can you forget the NBA logo!!!!!
Do I really have to quote it again?<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>For the best players/best teams I just gave examples of a few you can add or take away any of them. Theres more than what I listed.</div>
The Late 90's and early 00's IMO was the best time of basketball. You had Shaq, Duncan, Iverson, Kobe, Vince all going insane. It was a great time for basketball. Today the game is "ruined" by the officials and the game belongs to the guards now which makes it less interesting for me.I think a new Rivalry has already budded for this decade. The Spurs and the Pistons.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Diesel @ Apr 12 2006, 02:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The Late 90's and early 00's IMO was the best time of basketball. You had Shaq, Duncan, Iverson, Kobe, Vince all going insane. It was a great time for basketball. Today the game is "ruined" by the officials and the game belongs to the guards now which makes it less interesting for me.I think a new Rivalry has already budded for this decade. The Spurs and the Pistons.</div>Ok ok so you like kobe(Guard)Vince(Guard)and Iverson(Guard) but yet you don't like the game cause the guards?
i'm going with the 90's. they had argueably 2 of the top players at their respected postions playing at the same time. (Michael Jordan, Karl Malone) Not to mention Scottie Pippen, John Stockton, Hakeem Oloujawan, David Robinson, Charles Barkley, etc.
Im going with the 90's to. They had the greatest player ever. A lot of other great players. Some of the great players from the 80's played early during the decade. And most our favorite players of today were drated in the 90's.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (HeatBasketball @ Apr 12 2006, 02:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Ok ok so you like kobe(Guard)Vince(Guard)and Iverson(Guard) but yet you don't like the game cause the guards?</div>How many bigman dominate the game today? Shaq and Tim Duncan don't even get 20 and 10 anymore. Chris Webber is another I used to love watch and now I get the oppurtunity more than ever since he's in Philly, but frankly this isn't the same Webber. This Webber takes silly 18 foot with a hand in his face. Name me on other big man who can lead their team to a title.David Stern is obviously trying to make guards control the game and that ruins it for me. Everyone knows Kobe, Iverson, Wade, and especially LeBron control the game at least by officiating reasons. I see bigman getting analed down low and whistles are silent.Today the game is completely dominated by guards. The best scoring big man in the league is Dirk Nowitzki and he is 8th. Hell he doesn't even play like a true big man. He is the only big man in the top 10.
I would go 80s..You got Magic and Bird and then MJ comes into the picture midway through the decade..
I made was in a huge debate with someone on the other site. Huge topic on how the 90's are the best.Dream Team, Rivalries, Expansions, MJ, Best Duo ever- Stock and Malone, there is a ton of reasons why 90's are the greatest.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SunnyD @ Apr 12 2006, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I made was in a huge debate with someone on the other site. Huge topic on how the 90's are the best.Dream Team, Rivalries, Expansions, MJ, Best Duo ever- Stock and Malone, there is a ton of reasons why 90's are the greatest.</div>They may have been the best era for the league and making it what it is today, but I think in terms of competition and legendary players the 80s get the nod..
