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True NBA center piece players...
Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:13 pm
Russillo was just talking about this on the radio.
Who are the NBA players you can truly build a franchise around?
They listed Lebron, Durant, Paul George, Chris Paul and Derrick Rose (depending on his post injury abilities).
Is that the list? Anyone else you would build around?
ETA: The above mentioned players are the guys they listed on the show.
Who are the NBA players you can truly build a franchise around?
They listed Lebron, Durant, Paul George, Chris Paul and Derrick Rose (depending on his post injury abilities).
Is that the list? Anyone else you would build around?
ETA: The above mentioned players are the guys they listed on the show.
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 1:18 pm
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:14 pm to burdman
Ad23
Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:14 pm to burdman
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:15 pm to burdman
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Curry IMO
Curry IMO
Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:16 pm to burdman
What has a franchise built around chris paul ever done in the playoffs? Add Dwight, remove Chrissy. At least a team built around Dwight has made the finals once(soon to be 2x in the next year or two).
Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:16 pm to burdman
I'm surprise you didn't mention the guy in our own backyard. Anthony Davis qualifies as a cornerstone piece to a franchise. He plays both sides of the ball at a high level.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:17 pm to burdman
Rose can't be in the discussion...he just can't be. Add AD and Kyrie
Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:18 pm to burdman
Pretty difficult question to answer without more context. Spurs almost won a championship last year built around Parker, but obviously they had another very good player in Duncan. I'd say you have to include him, Westbrook, and others if a healthy Rose is in there.
edit: Lebron and Durant are the only two IMO. Once you go beyond those two you have to include around 10 or so guys.
edit: Lebron and Durant are the only two IMO. Once you go beyond those two you have to include around 10 or so guys.
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:18 pm to burdman
You also have to add Anthony Davis. I would argue stephen curry as well. An argument can be made for Kevin love with his terrific season he is having, but I'm hesitant because he has yet to go to ?the playoffs and it doesn't look like he goes this year either. Also, give me Russel Westbrook over a healthy Derrick rose any day. That's right I said it
I love the idea of building around a bigman. So also include demarcus cousins im this list
I love the idea of building around a bigman. So also include demarcus cousins im this list
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:23 pm to burdman
Has Anthony Davis been mentioned yet in this thread?
Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:26 pm to burdman
Paul George hasn't proven you can build a franchise around him. He wasn't the main peace to the Pacers being good. David West and Roy Hibbert were. He just grew and got better and was able to benefit from there down low.
I'm not saying he couldn't be a franchise player but I don't think he is on the level of those other guys who actually built teams up from the bottom.
I'm not saying he couldn't be a franchise player but I don't think he is on the level of those other guys who actually built teams up from the bottom.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 1:58 pm to burdman
There aren't many.
Obviously Lebron and Durant. I love Paul, George, and Love but you can pick at all of them (maybe not Paul if we're past the point where angry hornets fans are saying Paul's knees are done?). In spite of his rep for being soft I think you have to wonder if BG might be emerging as a potential franchise player. Rose and (to a lesser extent) Westbrook have current injuries hanging over their heads if you want to downgrade either.
Obviously Lebron and Durant. I love Paul, George, and Love but you can pick at all of them (maybe not Paul if we're past the point where angry hornets fans are saying Paul's knees are done?). In spite of his rep for being soft I think you have to wonder if BG might be emerging as a potential franchise player. Rose and (to a lesser extent) Westbrook have current injuries hanging over their heads if you want to downgrade either.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 3:01 pm to burdman
Davis for sure. And it's not the homer in me talking. The guy is still getting used to his crazy growth spurt and growing into his frame. He's still a kid. If he keeps a great attitude he will be a transcendent player. I would gamble on him over anyone not named LeBron or Durant right now.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 3:30 pm to burdman
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Derrick Rose
Too many injuries to be able to rely on just him I think
Posted on 2/18/14 at 5:23 pm to burdman
Roy Hibbert
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