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My 'Magic-Bird Era' Top 4 Post Players
List Criteria: I think you pick these 4 players above any other post player in the "Magic-Bird Era"; which as defined by me began in 1979 with the addition of the 3 point through the current time (Magic, and Bird also joined the NBA in 1979). NUMBER 1-4 is debatable as to what order the 4 should go in for many. I have my preference; HOWEVER, NUMBER 1-4 I think are fairly clearly 3/4 to a whole step ahead of the NUMBER 5 top post player thus far in the "Magic-Bird Era". At Number 5 I think you begin the debate of whether or not to go with Shaquille O'Neal, or Kevin Garnett; the difference being that Shaq is a dominant force in the paint, and Garnett is an all around player who can shoot anywhere. My top 4: Robinson, Kareem, Duncan, Olajuwon REALLY they are all well rounded power houses; take your pick, and take your pick of what emphasis you want; they all feed the whole table, but they also bring an extra something different to the table as well.
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1965“ Balanced - I view Robinson as the most balanced player; I rank him #2 on this list offensively, and #2 defensively to another player on this list...however, he could be debated as #1 offensively due to his ability to take over and score 71 points in a single game which he did once in the NBA. He is the consumate team player, and teamed with Tim Duncan taking a secondary role to Duncan, and forming possibly the best Post Player duo in the History of the NBA. „ - 2
1947“ Consistent. The most consistent offensive player on this list, and perhaps of all time. I also rank him as a close 4th best Defensive player on this list. „ - 3
1976“ Balanced. I simply rank him as the 2nd most balanced player on this list next to David Robinson his former teammate. „ - 4
1963“ Defense - I rate him as the best defensive post player in the "Magic-Bird Era"; he is also a good offensive player; and a good team minded player. I simply place him at #4 because I do not perceive that he had the best chemistry as a team player, although, a good effort...If I want a defensive emphasis at the post...then he is my first choice...if I want a defender almost as good as Hakeem, and a little more versatility then I choose Robinson...both Robinson, and Hakeem have superb quickness... „ - 5
Who? Shaq or Garnett? probably Shaq.
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Nowitzki or Garnett?
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