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Dwight isn't as good as one of the greatest big men of all-time, therefore he sucks.
He has a personality and attitude that I dislike, therefore he's corny and everyone hates him.
He jokes around and wants to be the man, therefore he's soft and can't lead a team.
Dwight has his faults, he's never been the dominant offensive player we wanted him to be, he handled his Orlando exit poorly, and his attitude and humor started to wear thin. But let's not pretend he wasn't a very popular, DOMINANT basketball player when he was in his prime and healthy, and he's still shown he can be that guy because he was excellent in the playoffs last year.
He wasn't as powerful as Shaq in the post or had Hakeem's footwork? Big deal... He still managed to put up points with pick and rolls, his limited post moves, and his athleticism. And he was the best big man defender in the league. He carried a bunch of defensive bums to the Finals. Yeah, it was a well constructed team, but they were abysmal defensively, and they were successful because of Dwight. You don't have to like his personality or antics, and as a Dwight fan, I grew tired of his indecision and attitude his last year or so in Orlando... but denying what he did on the court is where it gets tiresome. He could move into Hakeems house and workout with him everyday, he might never have improved footwork... some people just have that kind of natural ability and Dwight isn't one of them. Maybe he could have worked harder, but so could every player in the league... I never hold that against him or say "If he wasn't laughing so much and took things seriously"
give me a break.
Like with Lebron, you don't have to like a player or think he's funny, cool, whatever... but this revisionist history where he was always hated and overrated or a bum is where we need to draw the line. People want kudos for "hating on him forever" or always finding him corny There weren't a lot of people you'd pick to build a team over a healthy Dwight... don't let your personal feelings overshadow his talent and resume. Pair him with a dominant offensive player in Orlando and it could be a different story.
We can compare him to past great bigs, but just accept him for who he is.. he's not going to suddenly morph into somebody else.
He has a personality and attitude that I dislike, therefore he's corny and everyone hates him.
He jokes around and wants to be the man, therefore he's soft and can't lead a team.
Dwight has his faults, he's never been the dominant offensive player we wanted him to be, he handled his Orlando exit poorly, and his attitude and humor started to wear thin. But let's not pretend he wasn't a very popular, DOMINANT basketball player when he was in his prime and healthy, and he's still shown he can be that guy because he was excellent in the playoffs last year.
He wasn't as powerful as Shaq in the post or had Hakeem's footwork? Big deal... He still managed to put up points with pick and rolls, his limited post moves, and his athleticism. And he was the best big man defender in the league. He carried a bunch of defensive bums to the Finals. Yeah, it was a well constructed team, but they were abysmal defensively, and they were successful because of Dwight. You don't have to like his personality or antics, and as a Dwight fan, I grew tired of his indecision and attitude his last year or so in Orlando... but denying what he did on the court is where it gets tiresome. He could move into Hakeems house and workout with him everyday, he might never have improved footwork... some people just have that kind of natural ability and Dwight isn't one of them. Maybe he could have worked harder, but so could every player in the league... I never hold that against him or say "If he wasn't laughing so much and took things seriously"
give me a break.Like with Lebron, you don't have to like a player or think he's funny, cool, whatever... but this revisionist history where he was always hated and overrated or a bum is where we need to draw the line. People want kudos for "hating on him forever" or always finding him corny
There weren't a lot of people you'd pick to build a team over a healthy Dwight... don't let your personal feelings overshadow his talent and resume. Pair him with a dominant offensive player in Orlando and it could be a different story. We can compare him to past great bigs, but just accept him for who he is.. he's not going to suddenly morph into somebody else.
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