Your All-Time Starting 5

[sghosal]

Shout out to JOHNJOHNNY for the Dynamic Duo Thread. It got me thinking about what my all-time starting 5 would look like. Here it is (keep in mind I was born in 1988 :)!)

PG - Magic
SG - Jordan
SF - Kobe
PF - LeBron
C - Shaq

Coach: Phil Jackson

Thought process:

PG: Even though I didnt get to watch Magic play, I know that he is the greatest PG of all time.
Also considered: Stockton, Kidd, Nash

SG/SF:There was no way I was leaving MJ or Kobe out of it. I started watching basketball during MJ's 1st 3-peat, watched the 2nd, and then Kobe filled the void Mike left behind. They are the 2 wing men that can both be considered SG's on this team, it doesn't matter.
Also considered: Bird, Pippen, T-Mac, Durant

PF: I chose LeBron over all the great PF's in history for a few reasons. One, he's LeBron and the SF position was filled by my favorite player. I think he is capable of guarding nearly anyone in NBA history (minus a few centers). Plus, a starting 5 with MJ, Kobe, and LeBron; who could resist?
Also considered: Barkley, Malone, Duncan

C: The Diesel was an easy chocie for me. Russell and Wilt may be most people's choices here, but Shaq's dominant physical presence is unrivaled. The guy was a monster.
Also considered: Russell, Wilt, Kareem, Hakeem

Coach: He's the Zen Master and he has 11 Championships. (drops the mic)

I left a lot of guys of the list and even my considerations. I had to keep it short and sweet.

[Cades]

no way I dont have bird as my starting SF

PG - Magic
SG - Jordan
SF - Bird
PF - Lebron (assuming you can put him here) otherwise Duncan
C - Russell

I also wouldn't be mad having Lebron be PG either

[WillC]

C - Wilt Chamberlain
PF - Bill Russell
SF - Larry Bird
SG - Jerry West
PG - Oscar Robertson

We can't all have Jordan :)

[theautographkid]

PG- Oscar Robertson
SG- Michael Jordan
SF- LeBron James
PF- Bill Russell
C- Wilt Chamberlin

Coach- Phil Jackson

[JP Lakers Fan]

Magic Johnson
Kobe Bryant
James Worthy
Pau Gasol
Kareem Abdul Jabbar

[Wings]

C - Shaquille O'neal
PF - Bill Russell
SF - Lebron James
SG - Michael Jordan
PG - Oscar Robertson

[robchik04]

Well here's my REAL starting 5... Also, this will be comprised of players i watched personally so late 80's-present.

PG - Gary Payton
SG - Michael Jordan
SF - Scottie Pippen
PF - Tim Duncan
C - Shaquille O'Neal

Lebron is not a power forward, Kobe is not a point guard. My SF choice was real close between Pippen and LeBron. While Lebron is vastly more talented offensively, Pippen was a great defender and facilitator. Center was also close for me. David Robinson was really underappreciated, i think. He was a great scorer. Shaq was so dominant though... Kobe was definitely the next best SG, but Jordan is Jordan and Kobe will never had/will have Jordan's intangibles... Neitehr will Lebron for what it's worth.

[Sutantoj]

Duncan
Jordan
Magic
Wilt
Lebron

[bigcwd2000]

PG-Magic Johnson
SG-Michael Jordan
SF-Lebron James
PF-Bill Russell
C-Wilt Chamberlain

[Jin]

I would personally have Stockton over Magic. I think Magic was the better PG, but he would succeed best with role players (good shooters, players who mostly run the floor and don't iso as much) which players like MJ, Lebron, and Shaq are not.

Stock
MJ
LBJ
Bill Russell
Shaq

[murrke03]

Magic
Jordan
Bird
Lebron
Russell.

Coach Phil

[armyatc22]

Here we go again with another one of these threads

They pop up like once a quarter lol

[asujbl]

PG - Magic
SG - Jordan
SF - LeBron
PF - Duncan
C - Russell (since I clearly won't need offense)

Coach - Does it matters?

[xavieronly1]

Stockton
MJ
Bird
Duncan
Russell

I have 2 people can shoot 3s. All 5 can play defense. All 5 can play with injury. Stockton and Duncan can run pick and roll all day. Duncan has mid range without crowding Russell in the middle. Most importantly, I only have MJ with ego problem.

[groundsupport]

PG - Steve Blake
SG - Criaig Ehlo
SF - Richard Jefferson
PF - Glen Davis
C - Eric Montross

Coach - Jeff Van Gundy

[sals_cardz]

Pg - Steve Nash
Sg - Michael Jordan
Sf - Scottie Pippen/ Lebron James
Pf - Lebron James/Bill Russell
C - Shaq/Kareem

[bmf]

wilt - center
duncan - power forward
bird - small forward
kobe - shooting guard
lebron - point guard

i'm fascinated by all of the posters who put bill russell at power forward. so bizarre

[FreeMan12406]

It's not my question but I would assume you would put a player in the position he played in ala no Lebron at PF etc.

[WillC]

wilt - center
duncan - power forward
bird - small forward
kobe - shooting guard
lebron - point guard

i'm fascinated by all of the posters who put bill russell at power forward. so bizarre

Not really. I think he'd work perfectly playing help defense alongside someone like Wilt Chamberlain or Shaquille O'Neal.

Also, when your team already has the likes of Bird, Oscar, etc. then offense isn't really needed.

[sghosal]

Here we go again with another one of these threads

They pop up like once a quarter lol

I'm new to the forum and was interested on seeing people's opinions. Sorry to bother you with this quarterly post lol

[sghosal]

It's not my question but I would assume you would put a player in the position he played in ala no Lebron at PF etc.

It's a Fantasy starting lineup so you could do whatever you like. Also, if I'm not mistaken, LeBron has played the 4from time to time, and guarded 4's like David West currently....

[ray34allen21]

PG-Magic
SG-Jordan
SF-LeBron
PF-KG
C-Bill Russell

BENCH:
PG-Iverson
SG-Ray Allen
SF-Pippen
PF-Duncan
C-Wilt Chamberlain

[jumbogorilla]

PG - Pistol Pete
SG - His Airness
SF - Black Mamba
PF - The Mailman
C - The Big Aristotle

Bench
The Glove
The Flash
The Big Ticket
The Big Fundamental
Zo

[Ultimatewarrick]

Magic Johnson
Kobe Bryant
James Worthy
Pau Gasol
Kareem Abdul Jabbar

are you by anychance a celtics fan?

[Gio47]

Kobe and Jordan on the same team would never work.

[Gio47]

This is the one... PF is the only one that may be debatable.

PG Magic Johnson
SG Michael Jordan
SF LeBron James
PF Tim Duncan
C Wilt Chamberlain

[Celtsfan33]

Magic
Jordan
Bird
David Robinson
Bill Russell

[spamtyhd]

PG- Magic
2G- MJ
SF- Bird
PF- Duncan
C- a healthy Bill Walton (1977 Blazers)

coach-doesn't matter

[JP Lakers Fan]

are you by anychance a celtics fan?

ok just for you :D

Bob Cousy
John Havlicek
Larry Brid
Kevin McHale
Bill Russell

[verona]

PG - Magic
SG - Jordan
SF - Barkley
PF - Russell
C - Chamberlain

[bigcwd2000]

are you by anychance a celtics fan?

ok just for you :D

Bob Cousy
John Havlicek
Larry Brid
Kevin McHale
Bill Russell

For both of you :D

PG-Magic Johnson
SG-Kobe Bryant
SF-Larry Bird
PF-Bill Russell
C-Shaquille O'neal
Sixth Man-John Havlicek (gotta even it out 3 for 3) ;)

[Sikkcaden]

PG-John Stockton
SG-Michael Jordan
SF-LeBron James
PF-Tim Duncan
C-Hakeem Olajuwon

Coach: Me. I couldnt screw it up.

[Koiz]

PG - Steve Nash
SG - Michael Jordan
SF- lebron James
PF- Bill Russell
C- Hakeem Olajuwon

[21taylor21-0911]

PG Stockton (don't need scorer and he is a great defender yet alone assist KING)
SG Jordan (best player EVER)
SF Lebron
PF Dennis Rodman ( don't need offense kills boards and great d)
C Shaq daddy

Coach Norv Turner ( even he couldn't screw this team up)

[Ultimatewarrick]

For both of you :D

PG-Magic Johnson
SG-Kobe Bryant
SF-Larry Bird
PF-Bill Russell
C-Shaquille O'neal
Sixth Man-John Havlicek (gotta even it out 3 for 3) ;)

imagine that lineup

:eek:

[tennelson55]

pg - magic
sg - jordan
sf - lebron
pf - wilt
c - shaq

[Yanke3z11]

PG- Magic Johnson
SG- Michael Jordan
SF- LeBron James
PF- Tim Duncan
C- Bill Russell

BENCH

PG- Chris Paul
SG- Kobe
SF- Larry Bird
PF- Charles Barkley
C- Patrick Ewing (if I wasn't biased than I'd say Wilt or Kareem)

Coach: Pat Riley

[claw11x]

1.) Steve Francis
2.) Vince Carter
3.) Dominique Wilkins
4.) Blake Griffin
5.) Dwight Howard

nothing but highlight plays...we are not here to win

[Yanke3z11]

1.) Steve Francis
2.) Vince Carter
3.) Dominique Wilkins
4.) Blake Griffin
5.) Dwight Howard

nothing but highlight plays...we are not here to win

Lol like that mentality, put a show on for the fans! :)!

[khouzza]

PG - Oscar Robertson
SG - Michael Jordan
SF - Dennis Rodman
PF - Lebron James
C - Hakeem Olajuwon

Somebody please try and score on this team!

[khouzza]

1.) Steve Francis
2.) Vince Carter
3.) Dominique Wilkins
4.) Blake Griffin
5.) Dwight Howard

nothing but highlight plays...we are not here to win


You're missing Shawn Kemp

[StanFR]

PG-Walt Frazier
SG-John Starks
SF-Bernard King
PF-Willis Reed
C-Patrick Ewing

Bench: Mark Jackson, Anthony Mason, Charles Oakley, David Lee, Dave DeBusschere, Earl Monroe & Micheal Ray Richardson.

:D

Seriously
PG-John Stockton
SG-Michael Jordan
SF-Scottie Pippen
PF-Tim Duncan
C- Shaquille O'Neal

Bench: Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, LeBron, Dennis Rodman, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing & Larry Bird.

[Kingofkings1281]

An actual team?

PG- Jason Kidd

SG- Michael Jordan

SF- Grant Hill

PF- Tim Duncan

C- Bill Russell

I didn't even bother to look at the rest of this thread. This has always been my "dream team" in terms of winning games.

[pac213up]

PG - Magic
SG - Jordan
SF - Bird
PF - Tim Duncan
C - Bill Russell

[WillC]

An actual team?

PG- Jason Kidd

SG- Michael Jordan

SF- Grant Hill

PF- Tim Duncan

C- Bill Russell

I didn't even bother to look at the rest of this thread. This has always been my "dream team" in terms of winning games.

Great team, but perhaps a lack of long-range shooting.

[RedSoxFan28]

PG- Magic
SG- Jordan
SF- Bird
PF- Russell
C- Chamberlain

[cardozo]

Magic Johnson
Michael Jordan
Larry Bird
Karl Malone
Bill Russell

[Kosmo Kards]

PG - Magic Johnson
SG - Michael Jordan
SF - Julius Erving
PF - Tim Duncan
C - Hakeem Olajuwon

[Quigley24]

PG-Oscar Robertson
SG-Michael Jordan
SF-Larry Bird (Probably Lebron at this point next year)
PF-Bill Russell
C-Wilt Chamberlain