He is certainly on the downside IMO. His body is going to start diminishing just like Kobe's has.

 

That's what I'm thinking as well, he's already struggled with injuries the past couple seasons.

That's what I'm thinking as well, he's already struggled with injuries the past couple seasons.

 

He played that wreck less style of play for so long it was only a matter of time. Kind of similar to Lebron.

He played that wreck less style of play for so long it was only a matter of time. Kind of similar to Lebron.

 

Yeh except Lebron practically wear's full body armor when he plays, have you seen how much padding he where's?

Lebron/DWade. Hands down. Scottie Pippen is monumentally overrated in my opinion.

 

I think James and Wade are the one's that are overrated!!

He is certainly on the downside IMO. His body is going to start diminishing just like Kobe's has.

 

I'm afraid so. Over the summers of the next few seasons I think he really needs to work on his shot and working off screens and such. Maybe his post game as well. He'll be 30 next year so he'll start losing his athleticism soon. Something that will help him some is the fact that he played 3 years in college, which limited the wear and tear Kobe and LeBron got as youngsters. But he is short for a wing player, and will need his athleticism much more than Kobe did/does. JMO

I'm afraid so. Over the summers of the next few seasons I think he really needs to work on his shot and working off screens and such. Maybe his post game as well. He'll be 30 next year so he'll start losing his athleticism soon. Something that will help him some is the fact that he played 3 years in college, which limited the wear and tear Kobe and LeBron got as youngsters. But he is short for a wing player, and will need his athleticism much more than Kobe did/does. JMO

 

I agree very much so. Father time might not be as kind to Wade.

MJ would whip LBJ Pippen and Wade. Give me MJ and then Wade of those lesser three. Heck I'll send a couple of Roger Bacon Spartans out there and let LBJ demonsrate his jump shooting ability.Of the other guys mentioned Shaq is in a different class because of his size. Kobe is sweet string music too.

 

Other greats rarely mentioned-Kareem, Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. Look up their numbers with fewer players and teams (not so watered down). Awesome talents one and all.

MJ would whip LBJ Pippen and Wade. Give me MJ and then Wade of those lesser three. Heck I'll send a couple of Roger Bacon Spartans out there and let LBJ demonsrate his jump shooting ability.Of the other guys mentioned Shaq is in a different class because of his size. Kobe is sweet string music too.

 

Other greats rarely mentioned-Kareem, Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. Look up their numbers with fewer players and teams (not so watered down). Awesome talents one and all.

 

Not so watered down? How many guys above 6'10 did Wilt and Russell play against? Reed was 6'9", Thurmond was 6'11". Guys were pulling down 25 boards a game, I can't say that the league wasn't more watered down. Those guys you mentioned could play against anyone but I don't think the league was tougher then even with fewer teams. There has never been more talent in the NBA than what there is now IMO.

MJ would whip LBJ Pippen and Wade. Give me MJ and then Wade of those lesser three. Heck I'll send a couple of Roger Bacon Spartans out there and let LBJ demonsrate his jump shooting ability.Of the other guys mentioned Shaq is in a different class because of his size. Kobe is sweet string music too.

Other greats rarely mentioned-Kareem, Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. Look up their numbers with fewer players and teams (not so watered down). Awesome talents one and all.

 

We are talking greatest duos to actually play together though.

 

I mean, give me Kobe and MJ and watch my squad work. That isn't the discussion though.

Lebron/DWade. Hands down. Scottie Pippen is monumentally overrated in my opinion.

 

Lebron isn't? He reminds me of a scared stray puppy in late game situations. Pathetic.

The question asks who the best duo was. That's an easy answer for me. Jordan and Pippen.

 

If I rated the 4, I'd probably rate it MJ, LBJ, Wade, then Pippen. But, as a duo, Jordan and Pippen are better. I think they complement each other better, and I think they're better overall.

 

As always, we are premature to begin these debates. There's no doubt that James and Wade could potentially end up in the best duo ever debate, but they've yet to finish their first season together, so I think it's a bit premature.

 

As of now, there are several tandems that would rate ahead of them, IMO. MJ/Pippen, Kobe/Shaq, Magic/Kareem...

The question asks who the best duo was. That's an easy answer for me. Jordan and Pippen.

 

If I rated the 4, I'd probably rate it MJ, LBJ, Wade, then Pippen. But, as a duo, Jordan and Pippen are better. I think they complement each other better, and I think they're better overall.

 

As always, we are premature to begin these debates. There's no doubt that James and Wade could potentially end up in the best duo ever debate, but they've yet to finish their first season together, so I think it's a bit premature.

 

As of now, there are several tandems that would rate ahead of them, IMO. MJ/Pippen, Kobe/Shaq, Magic/Kareem...

 

:thumb: I know they don't have a title but Stockton and Malone were a heck of a duo. Without the Jordan dynasty they probably have 2 titles. How high would you guys rate them?

 

Also think about the duo Nash and Nowitzki would have been if Cuban would not have been cheap for the only time in his life. I say the Mavs win the title a few years ago with Nash, along with possibly one or two more.

Lebron isn't? He reminds me of a scared stray puppy in late game situations. Pathetic.

He stunk last night. Go back and watch the previous 2 series and get back to me.

:thumb: I know they don't have a title but Stockton and Malone were a heck of a duo. Without the Jordan dynasty they probably have 2 titles. How high would you guys rate them?

 

Also think about the duo Nash and Nowitzki would have been if Cuban would not have been cheap for the only time in his life. I say the Mavs win the title a few years ago with Nash, along with possibly one or two more.

 

Forgot about Stockton/Malone.....that's tough. Behind Kobe/Shaq, MJ/Pippen, LBJ/Wade but not far behind. Top 5 duo for sure I would think.

I think Kareem and Magic have to be in this discussion. How many rings do they have as a duo ... 5?

 

I don't want to get off track, but I would like to see a list of players who have the most rings. Does anyone know that or have that? If you look at that list, it might show some other great duos.