Comments on: Who Would Be Your NBA Franchise Player? Survey Says…

By: dwight4prez

dwight4prez — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:49:01 +0000

Ok, you gotta take a step back from “survey says” when you see something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIz7sYjp1Sc

That doesn’t look like second best to me… Right on, Howard.

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By: Dannie

Dannie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:25:18 +0000

Well said Dave T. My sentiments exactly. Hope to see more comments from you on the blog.

By: Dave T

Dave T — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:40:38 +0000

While it’s pretty unarguable that LeBron is the best (Kobe aside) and most versatile player in the NBA now and for years to come…I think this one comes down to position, and if you were to truly pick one player to start a team with, I’d never, ever choose a SG or SF.

How many times have we seen teams with one amazing, top 5 talent at the 2 or 3 spot that had either another swingman all star, or not much around them, play mediocre ball or 2nd round playoff ball? Our own Sixers with AI; T-Mac’s Magic team, Kobe’s Lakers team until this year; LeBron’s Cleveland teams; these teams can’t be successful largely because when the chance arises to get another all star, usually it’s another swingman, as they are the most common. Toss a Ray Allen, Michael Redd, Vince Carter, Caron Butler, Richard Jefferson, etc…with any of the above teams, and I see them getting better but not amazing.

You get a generational PG or big man? You’re set for life. Chris Paul or Dwight Howard is without a doubt the way to go. But Chris Paul especially…we’re talking about a Jason Kidd/Isaiah/Magic level talent as far as IQ of the game, knowing the court, and passing. If you take a guy as good as Chris Paul and throw him on a team with any one other all star, you’ve got your core set for life, just add defenders and a couple other minor scorers. You can’t do that with a Bron, Wade, etc.

By: obeese

obeese — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:19:15 +0000

LeBron hands down is the best bet for the next decade. Durant, Howard, Paul, they’re all great, but over their careers they’ll probably never be as good as King James is right now–and that’s no slight against them. He’s a generational talent. And he’s got plenty of time to harness the jumper to make up for lessening athletic ability as the minutes pile up on his body.

By: Dannie

Dannie — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:58:46 +0000

SEJ-3D – I agree Willis was also an iron man of the NBA.

By: SEJ-3D

SEJ-3D — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:34:30 +0000

Cool site. I’m a huge Philly fan as well, but venerable Kevin Willis also belongs in the discussion when it comes to NBA longevity. The well-traveled power forward has appeared in 21 seasons.

By: klkatz

klkatz — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:23:29 +0000

my pick would be Dwight Howard’s kid!

By: Dannie

Dannie — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:22:56 +0000

Out of 100 people in the survey no one mentioned Amare in the comments. I mean he is young and a good player, but how good would he be and his numbers be withough Nash? I don’t think he is as dominant as Howard or as skilled as Duncan or KG. That right there has him starting at best 4th in the big man category in the league right now in my opinion.