I was simply looking at age. And pointing out how the hallmark big 3 of the last decade were not that close to each other in age. But you clearly missed that point
OK, I'll compare them. Batum is not as good as LeBron. Batum is smaller, not nearly as strong, more inconsistent, and is not a franchise player. Lebron will be in the HOF; Batum will not. LaMarcus and Duncan are much more similar, but Duncan is widely considered the best PF of all time. LaMarcus, while pretty good, is not. Also, Duncan is 38, LaMarcus is 29. LaMarcus clearly has more years left in the tank.
Apples to apples, age 28 per 36 minutes. stat: Duncan / Lamarcus Points: 21.9 / 23.1 Rebounds: 12 / 11 Ast: 2.9 / 2.6 Block: 2.8 / 1.0 FG%: .496 / .458 FT% : .670 / .822 PER: 27.0 / 21.8 ORTG: 112 / 108 DRTG: 98 / 104
Duncan 4 titles with a potential 5th one on the way/ LMA 0 The only thing that matters at the end of the day.
Once you get into the efficiency statistics and factor the discrepancy in defense, Duncan starts to really show why he is considered one of the best big men to ever play the game (in his prime). LMA has really blossomed into a very, very good player, but he's still a cut below.
even Aldridge wouldn't argue with you. Aldridge will never be on Duncan's all time level. But right now one can compare the two. Not Henson. Bucks have nothing to offer outside of the #2 that attracts me
