Emory889 353 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 quote: Originally posted by dreamingincolors:You said this: quote: So, I wrote a long post this morning in another thread about some of the misconceptions about Dwight, but also about big men in general and the 80s-90s big men in particular. Naturally, it was ignored. This is a pretty common characteristic of longer posts I write, Then you go ahead and write a long post. Why? Because he had a point that he wanted to make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThisIsTheYear 241 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 quote: Originally posted by ThisIsTheYear:Many don't seem to realize that Hakeem developed that majestic repertoire of his very late into his career. Some watch and rewatch that clip of him making David Robinson look like an utter fool and instinctively think, "ZOMG! HAKEME IZ DA JORDAN OF CENTRES!!@@1", when in reality, he got most of his points off his raw athleticism early in his career much like Dwight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRam027 26 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 quote: Originally posted by dreamingincolors:You said this: quote: So, I wrote a long post this morning in another thread about some of the misconceptions about Dwight, but also about big men in general and the 80s-90s big men in particular. Naturally, it was ignored. This is a pretty common characteristic of longer posts I write, Then you go ahead and write a long post. Why? because long posts on the 4th page of a thread is different than a long post to start a thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emory889 353 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 I'm trying to figure out why this topic doesn't deserve it's own thread. I think it's infinitely more interesting than discussing yet another trade proposal that won't happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jec 427 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 quote: Originally posted by ThisIsTheYear: quote: Originally posted by ThisIsTheYear: raw athleticism early in his career much like Dwight. much like jordan omg jordan of centers jordan = hakeem = dwight championship Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMP 424 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 quote: Originally posted by barnettej:It would of been nice DoM, if you added in some of the rule changes that also reflects on how the "Bigs" play today. Back then, it was more relaxed and physical. Now... a Big can not even blink at players like Lebron, Peirce, Wade, Kobe... on and on.... He did mention it... did you not read it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emory889 353 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 quote: Originally posted by ButterMilkPancakes: quote: Originally posted by barnettej:It would of been nice DoM, if you added in some of the rule changes that also reflects on how the "Bigs" play today. Back then, it was more relaxed and physical. Now... a Big can not even blink at players like Lebron, Peirce, Wade, Kobe... on and on.... He did mention it... did you not read it?? I guess 2 paragraphs dedicated to the point wasn't enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyriq 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 This is a great post. Dwight gets a lot of undeserved hate, yet is one of the more dominant players the league has seen, let alone amongst bigs. RealGM needs this thread btw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ucfknights22 5 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 quote: Originally posted by emory889: quote: Originally posted by ButterMilkPancakes: quote: Originally posted by barnettej:It would of been nice DoM, if you added in some of the rule changes that also reflects on how the "Bigs" play today. Back then, it was more relaxed and physical. Now... a Big can not even blink at players like Lebron, Peirce, Wade, Kobe... on and on.... He did mention it... did you not read it?? I guess 2 paragraphs dedicated to the point wasn't enough. A full page wouldn't matter if they don't know how to r-r-r-r-read. Great post DOM. I've always contemplated how Dwight would fit in back in the day. Especially when you hear him do things that no center in history has ever done(lead the league in blocks and rebs.) But I believe you're completely right with your assessment. Which brings up the question. How many years does Dwight have to dominate and win a 'ship? You can't imagine this lack of bigs will last THAT long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnettej 263 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 quote: Originally posted by emory889: quote: Originally posted by ButterMilkPancakes: quote: Originally posted by barnettej:It would of been nice DoM, if you added in some of the rule changes that also reflects on how the "Bigs" play today. Back then, it was more relaxed and physical. Now... a Big can not even blink at players like Lebron, Peirce, Wade, Kobe... on and on.... He did mention it... did you not read it?? I guess 2 paragraphs dedicated to the point wasn't enough. Dang... I guess I did skip over it... My Fault. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UBBALLER8 248 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 Nice write up. I'm not sure you can speculate on Dwight's statistics in the 90's with any accuracy but it makes for interesting conversation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catman Forever 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 Rik Smits and Mark Eaton said "hey, you left us out!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
