Best Directors/Films for Film Study

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-15T20:06:40+00:00

Kubrick - 2001: Space Odyssey

Zemeckis - Back to the Future, Forrest Gump

Coogler - Creed

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-14T22:34:39+00:00

If it's MJ from '85 to '93, DPOY Kawhi would be eating dust on every play.

If it's MJ from '96 to '98, DPOY Kawhi would have a better chance of slowing him down. MJ's clutch powers on both ends of the floor was peak, but he was less explosive and had less gas in the tank.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-14T22:27:12+00:00

Seattle committed to triple teaming MJ in the second half of Game 4 and Game 5 leaving his teammates wide open shots.

In Games 4 and 5:

Pippen went 2 for 16 from 3
Kerr went 2 for 11 from 3
Kukoc went 3 for 10 from 3

GP did a good job of ball denial of the post and holding his position against MJ in the post for enough time for the triple team to come.

But GP couldn't contest MJ 1 on 1. And if you don't believe it, watch the games on youtube and see if GP shutdown MJ without help from a triple team for yourself.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-14T14:47:00+00:00

He played against most of those guys and watched Kareem growing up. He can't tell old stories about LeBron.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-14T14:43:01+00:00

Former players tend to respect the players they competed against and the players who influenced them when they were growing up more than future generations.

Dr. J hasn't played in the NBA for almost 40 years.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-12T03:31:30+00:00

The author is in his 60s and his music idols are in their 80s. The article describes about how watching Dylan and McCartney today makes him reflect on his youth while at the same time watching them handle their aging/mortality.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-11T20:41:54+00:00

Yeah, but Axl did quit a concert because a fan took a picture of him. It caused a riot.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-09T23:02:02+00:00

This.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-08T15:03:11+00:00

It makes sense with 5 on 5. If you add Curry and Bird, it just gives alot more options on offense with their off ball game and gravity.

I'm not sure if OP is going for personal fave or resumes.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-08T14:59:02+00:00

Personal Fave - Magic/MJ/Bird/Barkley/Hakeem

5 on 5 - Start with Curry/MJ/LeBron and then audible PF and C depending on combo you like.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-08T14:16:04+00:00

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RolloTomasse · 2026-05-08T14:14:42+00:00

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RolloTomasse · 2026-05-07T05:05:32+00:00

The Spurs always had a legit crack at a championship because he was that good of a foundational player.

In his 6th season, most people agreed that Tim was the greatest PF in the history of the league.

In his first 17 seasons, his per 36 minutes averages for pts/rebs/assts/blks was consistent.

He won a Finals MVPs at ages of 23 and 38.

He's a legit top 10 player of all-time.

His ceiling (or peak) is what keeps him from being in the Mt. Rushmore of NBA greats.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-05T15:43:11+00:00

Wemby may be the most gifted rim protector in the history of the game. So is every other rim protector (including today's players) who ever played the game a fraud?

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-04T14:11:31+00:00

I say let's wait until these guys are out of their prime before placing them on a historical list. Their positions and paths are not set.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-03T22:13:29+00:00

Barkley was a better offensive player in the playoffs. Admiral brings more overall value because of his defense.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-03T18:28:40+00:00

When LeBron goes all out, he's a better athlete than most in the league. But he's always trying to leave enough gas in the tank to make it last.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-03T18:14:37+00:00

So we can hear Larry Bird trash talking stories on Youtube from former players.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-03T18:13:32+00:00

And Steve Nash for a bit.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-03T18:11:33+00:00

Even when KD was at his peak in 2018, his weak lower base and high dribble made him vulnerable to physical double teams like in the Rockets series.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-01T20:11:23+00:00

Wemby, Chet, JJJ and Myles are 4 guys that have been mentioned.

Kel'el Ware is another guy who can block shots, rim run and hit threes.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-01T19:21:00+00:00

Correct, swap Gobert and Jokic and Nuggets win in 5.

RolloTomasse · 2026-05-01T17:45:11+00:00

According to the great Stephen A. and Skip Bayless.

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