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Ehhh I don’t see many dudes taking the time to understand the game the way Harden (and Kobe) did to be able to get cheap calls since the refs can’t see everything
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I understand that and I still think AI is more influential. Steph himself is clearly influenced by AI lol.
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Iverson and Steph have a similar terrible impact on the pickup game. Little dudes thinking they’re iverson trying to drive and shoot every time vs. dudes chucking from 30 feet on metal backboard double rims.
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The whole thing about Harden and the future is....who would he replace?!?!
I actually think if we are talking about influence on HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED....Bron and Magic are interesting cases to be on there because they are such physical anomalies that not many dudes can replicate what they do other than the passing. They are 1-of-1s.
I actually think if we are talking about influence on HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED....Bron and Magic are interesting cases to be on there because they are such physical anomalies that not many dudes can replicate what they do other than the passing. They are 1-of-1s.
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Definitely true. I remember him being one of the first bug guys I saw crossing folks up.
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Do you guys think Zion is overweight/ out of shape?
have this debate with the homies all the time.
I just think he’s something we seen before and he’s going to carry this weight fine.
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I think they’ll start coaching to it eventually right? If they’re not doing it already at the youth level. It’s such an efficient way to get points.
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Just because you CAN "carry your weight" doesn't mean you are in your ideal playing weight.
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Don’t know if this fits....but Draymond is a game changer.
I think of how many tweener PF’s that never got to realize their potential, because height and conventional wisdom said they needed to be on the wing. And then look at how many of these 6’6 to 6’7 guys are able to flourish/play now these days as true pfs...and even small ball 5s.
I think of how many tweener PF’s that never got to realize their potential, because height and conventional wisdom said they needed to be on the wing. And then look at how many of these 6’6 to 6’7 guys are able to flourish/play now these days as true pfs...and even small ball 5s.
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IMO it only works if you have elite wiggle and are extremely crafty like Harden, Luka and Trae. Like for example, I think Steph could do it but he chooses not to incorporate it into his game.
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Nash get love ?
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Trae Young is a awful watch. Basically liteskined, bad haired, bigger veneered Harden
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Yall just bringing up anybody now man.
We don't need to participation trophy the convo.
If they can't be argued as being in the Top 7/8, that is a participation trophy nomination.
We don't need to participation trophy the convo.
If they can't be argued as being in the Top 7/8, that is a participation trophy nomination.
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This been the Stephen Curry thread for like a week. 
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Guys, we were recently given the answer on who will be having the biggest influence on the youth and his name hasn't been brought up....
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I think the whole point of this discussion is about dude's primes. No one is patterning their game after Wizards MJ, post-achilles Kobe or 95 Magic.
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Shaq should be on the mountain for his constant haterism and jealousy. Voice of the internet basketball community.
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Orlando shaq was sometime super different 
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The Benjamin Simmons disrespect lol
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there's no way you watched Kobe retire, then ultimately pass... hear all the countless players stories about him & their admiration & come off with nah he wasn't that influential . **** ain't even worth a discussion
. **** ain't even worth a discussion
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Bro Magic had every big thinking they can be a PG. That’s influence
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