NBA 3 on 3!

Here's the scenario: it's 3 on 3, you can pick the greatest three players that have played for your favourite franchise, and it doesn't matter when they played, we have magical powers on this forum that can overcome barriers such as time You may want to choose a guard, forward and centre, but don't have to.
It also doesn't matter how long they played for your franchise. For example Bill Walton one of the great centres played only briefly for the Boston Celtics, but if you have a crush on Bill feel free to choose him over Russell, Parish or McHale.
It might help to pretend that these three guys are going to be playing in a 3 on 3 league against the greatest players of all time, so choose wisely

I'm a Bulls fan so I would go with:

Michael Jordan
Scottie Pippen
Artis Gilmore (the one descent big man in Bulls history I believe).

Since Andrew is also a Bulls fan I wanna hear you suggestions for other players maybe?

Have fun people.

Wilt
Dr.J
AI
beat this

(well....the Lackers might come up with a nice Wilt, Jabar, Shaq thing )

That's a nice combo Pavel, have to admitt. But Wilt was overrated (puts flamesuit on) Scottie Pippen would shut down Dr. J, and a prime time MJ would have the advantage over Ivey. hehe, well that's how I see it anyway. In reality though Wilt would whoop Artis, and the Bulls would have a slight advantage over the other two... ...now if a fourth man (off the bench) was introduced, then the 76ers would clearly win, with either Barkley or Moses Malone comming in. Who the hell do the Bulls have? George Gervin, Jerry Sloan (was he actually any good?) Toni Kukoc or Rodman? hmmm....

Last edited by Stevan on Mon May 12, 2003 1:58 pm, edited 1 time in total.

well...I truly doubt that Pippen could stop Dr.J who has a much higher jump and a much better offensive game

Wilt might have been overrated...but he stil hold a clear advantage over most NBA centers, including Artis...all the Sixers will need to do is to get the ball to Wilt...meanwhile, even though Ivy can't block MJ's shots...he can still keep up with him...

sorry Pavel I edited my post while you were typing....

i would go with:
mj
pip
and the 3 headed monster at the center position

i'm assuming this imaginary 3 on 3 game would be played just halfcourt. with that being said i do think pip could contain dr. J- not completely shut down but certainly limit him

Since Andrew is also a Bulls fan I wanna hear you suggestions for other players maybe?

Why, Jud Buechler, Joe Kleine and Keith Booth of course.

I'd choose:

Michael Jordan
Scottie Pippen
Horace Grant/Dennis Rodman

Not a lot of size, especially the Jordan/Pippen/Rodman lineup, but Grant was a pretty good PF back in the day (and could probably at least stand in the way of most centres), and Rodman's mind games and antics could prove to be an advantage.

Orlando Magic:
Penny Hardaway
Tracy Mcgrady
Shaquille O'Neal

What a combination!!

Jerry West, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal/Kareem/Wilt (I'd go with Shaq personally)

Magic
Kobe
Shaq

2th team:

Wilt
West
Kareem

3th team:

Mikan
Baylor
Worthy

TAKE THAT!

Last edited by . on Mon May 12, 2003 10:58 pm, edited 1 time in total.

raptors:

hakeem olajuwon
vince carter
tracy mcgrady

ooh...noice topic stoivan.

Well, Biest barnsey chooses:

A. Stoudemire
T. Parker
A. Iverson

But, if i wanted to win:

Wilt
MJ
Bird

you can pick the greatest three players that have played for your favourite franchise

ooh...noice topic stoivan.

Well, Biest barnsey chooses:

A. Stoudemire
T. Parker
A. Iverson

But, if i wanted to win:

Wilt
MJ
Bird

the players you chose didn't play all in the same team

ooh...noice topic stoivan.

Well, Biest barnsey chooses:

A. Stoudemire
T. Parker
A. Iverson

But, if i wanted to win:

Wilt
MJ
Bird

Did they play in the same franchise?

Magic
Kobe
Shaq/Wilt/Kareem take your pick.

Well the Raptors are already done.. and that team looks scary, Hakeem T-Mac and Vince in their primes (say Vince and T-Mac in a year or 3, and Hakeem of the mid 1990s).

Houston could field a scary team, Hakeem, Sampson, Ming.. I read somewhere Sampson was like a 7-4 Garnett. Ofcourse they had plenty of good smalls to add to this team, Francis would be better for a 3 on 3 than for a team game I bet.

Artis Gilmore (the one descent big man in Bulls history I believe).

George Gervin

nice choices ...the Iceman is the shiznit!

Jerry Sloan (was he actually any good?)

he was a great defender, kinda like a 'white' Ron Artest(including the craziness?), and to think Ostertag was crazy enough to shout at this coach...

anyway, here are my choices for my fave teams:

76ers: same as Pabel's

Celtics: Russell, Bird, Parish(or McHale or Cowens)

Well Washington is no longer my favourite team becuase they fired MJ BASTARDS!
I'll go with New York now

Patrick Ewing
Latrell Sprewell
Walt Frazier/ Earl Monroe

Suns: Tom Chambers, Charles Barkeley, Stephon Marbury

2nd team: Amare, Shawn Marion, Kevin Johnson

or even

Clippers: Dominique, Jason Terry, Reef

Clippers: Dominique, Jason Terry, Reef

Uh, dude, do you mean Hawks?

you can pick the greatest three players that have played for your favourite franchise

ooh...noice topic stoivan.

Well, Biest barnsey chooses:

A. Stoudemire
T. Parker
A. Iverson

But, if i wanted to win:

Wilt
MJ
Bird

the players you chose didn't play all in the same team

Yes, i seem to have completely missed the point here...

Clippers: Dominique, Jason Terry, Reef

Uh, dude, do you mean Hawks?

The Hawks should go with Kevin Willis instead of Reef.. and maybe Steve Smith instead of Terry.

Come on who's going to risk flames and pick three for Boston?

ok i will be game enuff to put out a boston one

Bird
Russel
Pierce

lol here it comes
i know theres Mchale,Dennis Johnson, maybe even Parish and a few other guys, maybe u can have walker in there to but thats wot i think

I think Bird Russel and Cousy would make for the best three Celtics, you didn't mention Cousy, slip of the mind I guess

Walker doesn't deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as many of these greats in my opinion.

Last edited by Rens on Wed May 14, 2003 1:30 am, edited 1 time in total.

for once dan i agree with ya

but that would be my personall preference
though cousy is defiantley as deserving