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re: Who's the Best Defender in NBA History?
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:24 pm to Robot Santa
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:24 pm to Robot Santa
quote:He's gotta be up there.
The Worm
I can only think of 2 guys who could guard all 5 positions and do so in a dominant fashion.
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Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:24 pm to 4LSU2
quote:
LeBron
I don't think anyone in history, has been as effective shutting down a range of positions. He can pretty much guard any 2 - 4, and even some 1's and 5's
This post was edited on 5/8/12 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:25 pm to Tennessee Jed
The Glove.
Bill Russell.
Bill Russell.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:25 pm to Tennessee Jed
quote:Rodman.
I don't think anyone in history, has been as effective shutting down a range of positions. He can pretty much guard any 2 - 4, and even some 1's and 5'ss
I just mentioned it above.
They're the only 2 that have ever been able to guard all 5 positions successfully that i can think of.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:25 pm to LSUMastermind
Rodman. End of story.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:25 pm to Palm Beach Tiger
quote:
Surprised Bill Russell hasn't been mentioned.
I mentioned Bill Russell and he's the only answer to this question.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:28 pm to BIGDAB
quote:This
Low post or Perimeter?
It's different.
I think most people would say Jordan was probably the best perimeter defender ever
Bill Russell in the post
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:29 pm to Tennessee Jed
quote:
I don't think anyone in history, has been as effective shutting down a range of positions. He can pretty much guard any 2 - 4, and even some 1's and 5's
Tayshaun Prince would guard Iverson one night, Vince Carter the next, and Chris Bosh the night after that
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:29 pm to VerlanderBEAST
Doug Christie
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:30 pm to VerlanderBEAST
quote:Not as effective as Rodman or Lebron could do it.
Tayshaun Prince would guard Iverson one night, Vince Carter the next, and Chris Bosh the night after that
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:31 pm to Preys on Gumps
Lol at Payton or Pippen ever having the defensive presence Olajuwon had. He's the GOAT defender.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:31 pm to FootballNostradamus
Almost forgot about Ruben "Kobe Stopper" Patterson.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:31 pm to LSUMastermind
Hakeem
Russell
Jordan
Pippen
Rodman
Russell
Jordan
Pippen
Rodman
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:32 pm to FootballNostradamus
quote:
He's the GOAT defender.
Inside he's up there, but not perimeter. Just wasn't his game
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:32 pm to LSUMastermind
Jordan and Gary Payton were both better defenders than at least half of your list
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:33 pm to shel311
quote:
quote:
Tayshaun Prince would guard Iverson one night, Vince Carter the next, and Chris Bosh the night after that
Not as effective as Rodman or Lebron could do it.
You are massively overrating LeBron's defensive prowess. Mentioning him alongside Rodman is insulting
This post was edited on 5/8/12 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:34 pm to FootballNostradamus
Kind of have to separate wing and post defenders.
Jordan was the best on ball perimeter defender ive ever seen. Especially when it mattered.
Jordan was the best on ball perimeter defender ive ever seen. Especially when it mattered.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:34 pm to FootballNostradamus
Bill Russell in the paint and it really isn't close.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:34 pm to dukke v
quote:
Hakeem
Russell
Jordan
Pippen
Rodman
Throw in Payton and I'm in agreement
Posted on 5/8/12 at 12:34 pm to REG861
quote:
You are massively overrating LeBron's defensive prowess. Mentioning him alongside Rodman is insulting
Other than Rodman, who has ever been able to guard all 5 positions and did so as often and effectively as Lebron?
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