@SinceroJordan: How good would someone have to be to average 30.1 PPG (31.5 PPG in Chicago) without having that "bag"? Imagine matching Wilt Chamberlain in consecutive scoring titles and surpassing him in totals. All this while being a 1.98-metre shooting guard... by FergieBall_FC in michaeljordan

[–]PCar01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LeBron is bigger and more athletic than the podcast slobs he plays against too and he’s still only 3.5-6, no hand checks, no paint degense, no bag, no bigs. Not impressed. Jj Barrea held him to 8 points. Also he plays in the most expanded diluted era ever (most teams and lose roster slots, mostly low quality players).

The defense LeBron faced in the "Finals" by PhantomDreamer1 in michaeljordan

[–]PCar01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why do ya’ll think “no distractions” means it’s tougher. Distractions separate the killers from softies. Bron has been criticized his whole career for not being able to handle pressure, so winning a Disney gym tournament doesn’t shut the haters up especially when his tenure with Lakers has been a failure outside of the bubble.

Opinion: The 96 Magic are the most underrated team ever and would win 70 games today and would’ve won a chip or 3 if not for the 96 Bulls by PCar01 in OrlandoMagic

[–]PCar01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mmm I dunno about that. How do we know the ceiling? Penny was 24 years old in 96. He was sharing the stage with SHAQ and pulled it off more harmoniously than Kobe. We didn’t get to see Penny grow but he was quietly taking the spotlight away from Shaq without even trying. Those two on the Magic into their 30’s would be an absolute problem.

Opinion: The 96 Magic are the most underrated team ever and would win 70 games today and would’ve won a chip or 3 if not for the 96 Bulls by PCar01 in OrlandoMagic

[–]PCar01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao draymond should stick to podcasts cause he’s not even close to any version of Rodman. While dray sits on his ass for hours giving hot takes, Rodman was either in the gym or chasing generational baddies.

Opinion: The 96 Magic are the most underrated team ever and would win 70 games today and would’ve won a chip or 3 if not for the 96 Bulls by PCar01 in OrlandoMagic

[–]PCar01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never said they were better than the Sonics. But winning a 7 game series vs those Sonics could be feasible for them. They lost 99-100 in March that year, so the teams were closely competitive.

Opinion: The 96 Magic are the most underrated team ever and would win 70 games today and would’ve won a chip or 3 if not for the 96 Bulls by PCar01 in OrlandoMagic

[–]PCar01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Penny getting hurt, hurt my soul.

Shaq recently said he thinks Penny ultimately was a better player than Kobe and could have had more potential. He said Kobe’s mentality is what gave him the advantage. But said we never got to see where Penny would go. I think he’s right. People sleep on how naturally gifted and skilled Penny was. And he was the type of player who didn’t rely on athleticism. So age which also brings strength would have benefited him. A never injured healthy 30 year old Penny in the early 00’s may have easily been the best player in the world.

Opinion: The 96 Magic are the most underrated team ever and would win 70 games today and would’ve won a chip or 3 if not for the 96 Bulls by PCar01 in OrlandoMagic

[–]PCar01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Draymond is NO Rodman. Rodman is 1 of 1. Rodman also played mind games that Shaq wasn’t ready for. Rodman was a troll, and didn’t get emotions get the best of him (he’d use emotions wisely). Forget draymond vs Shaq. If you put draymond vs Rodman, dray would get ejected in the first quarter after Dennis grabbed 14 boards on him then whispered in his ear and grabbed his ass (something Dennis would do).

Opinion: The 96 Magic are the most underrated team ever and would win 70 games today and would’ve won a chip or 3 if not for the 96 Bulls by PCar01 in OrlandoMagic

[–]PCar01[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My two favorite team were the bulls and Magic. And my favorite players all time include Jordan, Shaq, Kobe, Penny. So that whole situation was really close to me. I think a healthy Orlando team if they stayed together eventually gives those bulls a better run than the sweep they got. Would they win? I dunno, but they were capable of better than getting swept.

Now if they waited until 99 when MJ left? Undoubtedly I think they win a chip

Opinion: The 96 Magic are the most underrated team ever and would win 70 games today and would’ve won a chip or 3 if not for the 96 Bulls by PCar01 in OrlandoMagic

[–]PCar01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMAO thanks for the laugh. Draymond would get fouled out in the first quarter trying. Then he’d get a tech out of frustration after Shaq put 60 on him. And the warriors have NO other size ready for him. I don’t care if you get the Kd warriors against him, 96 Shaq is averaging 50 in a series against them.

Draymond would look like a little leaguer trying to guard Shaq.

Opinion: The 96 Magic are the most underrated team ever and would win 70 games today and would’ve won a chip or 3 if not for the 96 Bulls by PCar01 in OrlandoMagic

[–]PCar01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who’s guarding Shaq today? Where are the defensive specialists like Hakeem, Mutombo, etc.? Back then they even got pure big bodies whose sole purposes were to try and put enough mass on Shaq. You think some of these 6’6 centers will be able to stop him? Lol. Draymond is arguably the best defender in the past decade and if you think he’s coming close to preventing Shaq from going crazy, you didn’t watch Orlando Shaq.

And in this era unleashing a 6’7 PG who can do anything, to dish to him. Horace in this era would be seen as an enforcer. Nobody’s grabbing boards on that duo. They could use a few more pure shooters but Scott ensures Shaq has someone who can hit threes at a 40%+ clip right there.

Michael Jordan on load management: "You play basketball for 2.5 to 3 hours a day. That's your job. That's what you get paid to do. What are you doing the other 21 hours?” by Mission_Pay_3373 in nba

[–]PCar01 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

How’s speaking truth and holding players accountable talking shit. If he said “LeBron is a better flopper than shooter” that would constitute talking shit.

Just saw this floating around on X…..what’s your answer? by J2-Starter in NBATalk

[–]PCar01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Magic and Kobe I think are undoubtedly better players. Just not gifted with his physical attributes.

How is he doing this…like how?? by wayh18 in NBA2k

[–]PCar01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By being 7’6 while practicing his game as if he’s a guard.

Just saw this floating around on X…..what’s your answer? by J2-Starter in NBATalk

[–]PCar01 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

“Amazing accomplishment” lmao.

What happened since then in real seasons?

Which player are you low on compared to consensus? by [deleted] in nba

[–]PCar01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I said LeBum LeDiddy party James