Re: 2005-2006's Forgotten players? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ May 12 2006, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Lots of people. Trust me.</div>Ermm.... great evidence! :happy0144:
Re: 2005-2006's Forgotten players? Like me, for instance. I thought Swift would average 15/8, and help Yao and the Rockets win contend with the Spurs and Mavs. But, T-Mac was injured, I think Yao was too for a while, etc. This year sucked for the Rockets, but next year, hopefully they will be back to the playoffs.
Re: 2005-2006's Forgotten players? Lot of these choices I agree with right here, but here's my list: Mike Bibby - I think the main reason people forget about him is because there are many PGs in the West that are stealing the spotlight away from him: Steve Nash (2-time MVP in Phoenix), Tony Parker (having a career year with San Antonio), and Chris Paul (rookie sensation). He had one of his worst years assist-wise, but dont forget he also had a career year in scoring. Another reason why I think he isnt mentioned is because when Sacramento had that comeback run to the playoffs after being under .500, most of the talk surrounded Ron Artest, because Artest was the reason why the Kings managed to survive for the post-season. Ray Allen - Most people didnt even notice that he was having his best scoring year of his NBA career with the Sonics this year. After Seattle's 'fluke' record last year, the Sonics had struggled greatly this year. After big losses in Antonio Daniels and Reggie Evans (who later went to Denver at the trade deadline), the Sonics havent had the same intensity they had last year. I believe the only Nat'l TV recognition Allen has had was at All-Star Weekend. Not alot of Nat'l TV channels broadcast Sonics games. Allen has been forgotten because of the Sonics' bad year, and he remains to be the only bright spot on that roster, along with Chris Wilcox's improving game. Nenad Krstic - Apart from the Big 3 (Kidd, Carter, and Jefferson), you'd think the Nets really didnt have any more players that can provide offense for them because of their weak bench (I still give respect to Lamond Murray and Jacque Vaughn). However, people would always forget that somebody. And that somebody would be Nenad Krstic in this case. You wont get scrappy rebounding and tough interior defense from him, but you DO get a guy who can drill the 15-ft jumper with ease, and that helps spread the defense when New Jersey running those pick-and-rolls for Nenad. Krstic also has a variety of post moves around the basket, good footwork as well.
