The greatest frontcourt in NBA history?

gojetsgomoxies · 03-28-20, 09:57 PM

i would say frontcourt question is better just for two big men starters. small forward is really not so much front-court even though "forward" is in the name.

kareem/worthy

walton/lucas (?)

parish/maxwell/mchale as mentioned.

wilt and anyone....... russell and anyone....... kareem and anyone

gojetsgomoxies · 03-28-20, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by stevenash

fyp

I used to be a bowler, 198 average.
Not good enough for the tourning national tour, but good enough for regionals.

Popular bowling sandbagging trick was rope in some house rube who thought he was good with his 180 average.
So we'd throw a few gutter balls in practice let him think we were a couple of hamburgers, get him to bet 50 dollars or so a line....

.... long story short he figured it out as he was leaving the lanes with an empty wallet.

friend of mine was vacationing in spain as 20 year-old. low handicap golfer. playing later in the day by himself.... 2nd tee, some little 13 year-old jumps over the fence with a few clubs in a bag, asks my buddy "can i play with you?". Sure.. moments later "hey you want to play for $20 a hole?"......... sure, why not? does the kid have the money?......... of course it didn't matter. it was jose maria olazabal.... and note it was pesatas, but i have no idea how many. but that type of stakes. many years ago

ABEHONEST · 03-28-20, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by RudyRuetigger

Hall of fame broadcaster

For one; no center had better outlet passes. None, and that was just 1/3 of his super power. Maybe you're too young?

ABEHONEST · 03-28-20, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by gojetsgomoxies

i would say frontcourt question is better just for two big men starters. small forward is really not so much front-court even though "forward" is in the name.

kareem/worthy

walton/lucas (?)

parish/maxwell/mchale as mentioned.

wilt and anyone....... russell and anyone....... kareem and anyone

Yes, that the other powerhouse and second part of the TWO BEST, under and around the basket. Lucas. Book it.

Fedor · 03-28-20, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by DOM-Ganador

Actually, in 86, LB, Chief, Kevin and a healthy Bill Walton coming off the bench and as Pat Riley said " Walton is maniacal against us"
Would be a better choice.

I agree. Healthy Bill Walton was rarely seen, but awesome.

RudyRuetigger · 03-28-20, 10:21 PM

I don't think you guys realize how evolution works

Basketball is evolving

Players are better, okay?

clockwise1965 · 03-28-20, 10:28 PM

JJ at power forward. RudyRuetigger at small forward
Lakerboy at center
Booya off the bench.

Next!

ABEHONEST · 03-28-20, 10:32 PM

You have a wise eye for sports. Thank you.

ABEHONEST · 03-28-20, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by Fedor

I agree. Healthy Bill Walton was rarely seen, but awesome.

You have a wise eye for sports. Congrats.

JIBBBY · 03-28-20, 10:52 PM

^^When was Bill Walton ever healthy is the question? That tall free spirit goof hippy was born with Chronic dengen back and spine issues.

Does seem like the type of guy to have fun in life though with not a care in the world..

19th Hole · 03-28-20, 11:03 PM

Chamberlain and any 2 randoms.

ABEHONEST · 03-28-20, 11:08 PM

Originally posted by RudyRuetigger

I don't think you guys realize how evolution works

Basketball is evolving

Players are better, okay?

Here's the logic so many do overlook:
If Walton was born in 2005, he would be getting all the benefits of the past 15 super stars, such as LeBron/Jordan and the other 13. Things such as [Huge Money!], diet/weight training and superior competition, by far, to help him raise his level of competing.
Just like the old boxer, Jack Johnson. Bring him back to 2020 at age 20 and give him the same uptodate benefits and watch him dominate.
He was a bit short, about 6'1/2, but so was Tyson, right?

ABEHONEST · 03-28-20, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

^^When was Bill Walton ever healthy is the question? That tall free spirit goof hippy was born with Chronic dengen back and spine issues.

Does seem like the type of guy to have fun in life though with not a care in the world..

One hell of a personality. He took that after Wooden.

JIBBBY · 03-28-20, 11:12 PM

Shaq, Lebron, Kobe, Jordan and Karl Malone I would pick as the best starting 5 lineup in basketball ever if all players were in their prime and playing all 5 positions.. I guess Kobe or Jordan would have to cover point guard position on defense..

ABEHONEST · 03-28-20, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

Shaq, Lebron, Kobe, Jordan and Karl Malone I would pick as the best starting 5 lineup in basketball ever if all players were in their prime and playing all 5 positions.. I guess Kobe or Jordan would have to cover point guard position on defense..

In college, I still take Walton over Jabarr. Close, though.

JIBBBY · 03-28-20, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by ABEHONEST

In college, I still take Walton over Jabarr. Close, though.

I'd take Shaq over both..

Hakeem, Duncan or Malone is the tough one for me if I threw any of them at power forward. I choose Karl Malone though myself.. Barkley a close addition to that mix as well.. Maybe even Bill Russel..

ABEHONEST · 03-28-20, 11:19 PM

Well, new generation and received more benefits as I suggested earlier.

ABEHONEST · 03-28-20, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

Shaq, Lebron, Kobe, Jordan and Karl Malone I would pick as the best starting 5 lineup in basketball ever if all players were in their prime and playing all 5 positions.. I guess Kobe or Jordan would have to cover point guard position on defense..

Jabarr was smooth and concise in college. Walton was ferocious and had more all-around skills.

JIBBBY · 03-28-20, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by ABEHONEST

Jabarr was smooth and concise in college. Walton was ferocious and had more all-around skills.

UCLA Bruins.. I know. I grew up just a few miles away from the UCLA campus and Pauley Pavilion.. Did have the chance to meet John Wooden a bunch of times before he died also. He was always walking and out and about where I lived.. I'd see him alot..

Anyways Abe, both Kareem and Walton were a bit before my time playing in college but I've watched their college highlights.. I was born in 1968 about the time they were playing in College... I had to watch the tape Abe..

ABEHONEST · 03-28-20, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

UCLA Bruins.. I know. I grew up just a few miles away from the UCLA campus and Pauley Pavilion.. Did have the chance to meet John Wooden a bunch of times before he died also. He was always walking and out and about where I lived.. I'd see him alot..

Anyways Abe, both Kareem and Walton were a bit before my time playing in college but I've watched their college highlights.. I was born in 1968 about the time they were playing in College... I had to watch the tape Abe..

Nice history, thanks Jibby.
Did not Walton have the longest college basketball winning streak when he played? And they were weirdly upset N.C.State, so that screwed up two highly meaningful things. The winning streak and an another NCAA championship.
With what, a last second shot?
I haven't doubled checked these possible facts but it was stamped into my brain at the moment it happened.

ABEHONEST · 03-29-20, 12:05 AM

Walton basketball facts

Not too shabby, huh?

Bill Walton
Sports Career
Description William Theodore Walton III is an American former basketball player who is a television sportscaster. Walton played for John Wooden and the UCLA Bruins, winning three successive National college player of the year awards, while leading UCLA to NCAA championships in 1972 and 1973 and an 88-game winning streak.

Height: 6′ 11″
Career end: 1987
School: University of California, Los Angeles
Playing career: 1974–1987
NBA draft: 1974 (Round: 1 / Pick: 1)
Position: Center
Number: 32 (UCLA Bruins men's basketball / Center), 32 (Portland Trail Blazers / Center), 5 (Boston Celtics / Center)