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Where does Jokic rank among foreign born NBA stars?
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:17 pm
On pure ability and achievement, he’s closing in on top tier. Is he a guy that will have a lasting impact on the game like Dirk?
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Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:19 pm to 21JumpStreet
#1
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:22 pm to TexasTiger08
1. Hakeem
2. Giannis
3. Dirk
If he wins a ring he'll move into the top 3 but not sure who I'd take out yet.
ETA: If you downvote, state your case! The three I mentioned led their team to a championship, won finals MVP and have a league MVP. He's not ahead of any of those three for now. If he wins, he'll have the best case to move past Dirk since Dirk only won league MVP once.
2. Giannis
3. Dirk
If he wins a ring he'll move into the top 3 but not sure who I'd take out yet.
ETA: If you downvote, state your case! The three I mentioned led their team to a championship, won finals MVP and have a league MVP. He's not ahead of any of those three for now. If he wins, he'll have the best case to move past Dirk since Dirk only won league MVP once.
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 2:30 pm
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:22 pm to TexasTiger08
Fourth behind Dirk, Giannis, and Hakeem at the moment imo but with the potential to be number 1.
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:22 pm to Sterling Archer
Shaq was born in Germany but on a base so guess that does not count.
Pollard is top 5. Also Yao.
Pollard is top 5. Also Yao.
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:23 pm to TexasTiger08
Lebron is communist from China
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:24 pm to TexasTiger08
Duncan is a clear number 1
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:24 pm to TexasTiger08
Who would be the top tier besides Dirk and Hakeem? Embiid is in tier 1 as well, but I would have Jokic over him. Eta: Giannis over Jokic
He’s certainly above Yao, Sabonis, and any of the really talented 90s Croatians.
And above Luka as well.
He’s certainly above Yao, Sabonis, and any of the really talented 90s Croatians.
And above Luka as well.
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:27 pm to TexasTiger08
You have to put Steve Nash somewhere
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:27 pm to Keys Open Doors
Shaq is born in New Jersey. And no one considers someone like Kyrie to be Australian.
Duncan isn’t born in a state but not including him as an American, are we removing guys born in DC, too?
Duncan isn’t born in a state but not including him as an American, are we removing guys born in DC, too?
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:31 pm to BurlesonCountyAg
quote:
Duncan is a clear number 1
US Territory. I wouldn’t count him.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:31 pm to saturday
Hakeem
Dirk
Giannis
Jokic
Embiid
Nash
Luka
Pretty big drop
Tony Parker
Yao
Drazen Petrovic
Manu Ginobelli
Mutombo
Kukoc
Peja
I’m sure I’m missing plenty of guys
Dirk
Giannis
Jokic
Embiid
Nash
Luka
Pretty big drop
Tony Parker
Yao
Drazen Petrovic
Manu Ginobelli
Mutombo
Kukoc
Peja
I’m sure I’m missing plenty of guys
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:37 pm to Keys Open Doors
quote:
I’m sure I’m missing plenty of guys
Good list. Gasol bros are notable omissions.
FWIW - I think Yao had the biggest cultural impact, followed by Drazen, but he maybe a guy more famous in death. Dirk changed the game more than anyone IMO. As far as the best, I’m thinking Hakeem.
Currently, Giannis and Joker are the leaders I think. Luka has a chance to get to that elite level.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:45 pm to TexasTiger08
Of course, Gasols are a good call.
I might put Pao at the end of tier 1 and Marc right below Parker.
I might put Pao at the end of tier 1 and Marc right below Parker.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 1:50 pm to BurlesonCountyAg
quote:
Duncan is a clear number 1
Are you sure?
Posted on 5/23/23 at 2:02 pm to TexasTiger08
Duncan was born in an unincorporated territory of the United States Virgin Islands.
If you consider that to be foreign, then he’s number one by a country mile.
If you consider that to be foreign, then he’s number one by a country mile.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 2:03 pm to StrongOffer
quote:
Are you sure?
Dream played for USA too
Posted on 5/23/23 at 2:12 pm to ThanosIsADemocrat
quote:I actually didn't know that.
Dream played for USA too
But US Virgin Islands is US. Tim is American.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 2:12 pm to Keys Open Doors
quote:
Hakeem
Dirk
Giannis
Jokic
Embiid
Nash
Luka
the Gasols
Pretty big drop
Tony Parker
Yao
Drazen Petrovic
Manu Ginobelli
Mutombo
Kukoc
Peja
Pascal Siakam
Arvydas Sabonis
Vlade Divac
Hedo Turkoglu
I’m sure I’m missing plenty of guys
Big Drop Again
Rudy Gobert
Boris Diaw
Andrew Wiggins
Leandro Barbosa
Serge Ibaka
Jonas Valancunias
Luc Longley
Next 45,000 ranks vacated for distance
getting hit by a bus
an orphanage fire
Benson Simmons
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 2:17 pm
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