Your All-Time Starting 5

sghosal · 05-30-2013, 12:23 PM

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

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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 · 05-30-2013, 12:25 PM

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 · 05-30-2013, 12:38 PM

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

We can't all have Jordan

theautographkid · 05-30-2013, 12:47 PM

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

Coach- Phil Jackson

JP Lakers Fan · 05-30-2013, 12:54 PM

Magic Johnson
Kobe Bryant
James Worthy
Pau Gasol
Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Wings · 05-30-2013, 12:54 PM

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

robchik04 · 05-30-2013, 01:04 PM

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 · 05-30-2013, 01:05 PM

Duncan
Jordan
Magic
Wilt
Lebron

bigcwd2000 · 05-30-2013, 01:07 PM

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

Jin · 05-30-2013, 01:12 PM

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 · 05-30-2013, 01:15 PM

Magic
Jordan
Bird
Lebron
Russell.

Coach Phil

armyatc22 · 05-30-2013, 01:17 PM

Here we go again with another one of these threads

They pop up like once a quarter lol

asujbl · 05-30-2013, 01:19 PM

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

Coach - Does it matters?

xavieronly1 · 05-30-2013, 01:23 PM

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 · 05-30-2013, 01:24 PM

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

Coach - Jeff Van Gundy

sals_cardz · 05-30-2013, 01:26 PM

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

bmf · 05-30-2013, 01:27 PM

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 · 05-30-2013, 01:28 PM

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 · 05-30-2013, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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 · 05-30-2013, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armyatc22

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 · 05-30-2013, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 05-30-2013, 02:03 PM

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 · 05-30-2013, 02:08 PM

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 · 05-30-2013, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Lakers Fan

Magic Johnson
Kobe Bryant
James Worthy
Pau Gasol
Kareem Abdul Jabbar

are you by anychance a celtics fan?

Gio47 · 05-30-2013, 02:20 PM

Kobe and Jordan on the same team would never work.

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sghosal Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 443 ghozay	Your All-Time Starting 5 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.

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Cades Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3,014 cadesnh1	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 __________________ http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n93/Cadesnh/ Collecting Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins.

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robchik04 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,406 bingeworthyhobbies 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. __________________

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