Owner Real Deal Posted March 12, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Be sure to bold your vote, then follow it up with an argument as to why you believe he is deserving of the vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNextBestThing Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Dennis Rodman. Forget, for a minute, his natural talents. He had size and strength, sure, but so do a lot of people. Dennis Rodman truly enjoyed terrorizing an offensive player, and he was good at it. There's something to be said for intimidation, and nobody can do that Rodman did. I'm sure there will be lots of Bill Russell votes, but I would like to point out that Russell pioneered shot-blocking. I.e., the shooters of that era were not concerned with avoiding a block like players of the 90's were. Add in the level of athleticism that Russell's contemporaries possessed, and it would almost be embarrassing if he didn't defend the way he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutch Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Dennis Rodman. Forget, for a minute, his natural talents. He had size and strength, sure, but so do a lot of people. Dennis Rodman truly enjoyed terrorizing an offensive player, and he was good at it. There's something to be said for intimidation, and nobody can do that Rodman did. I'm sure there will be lots of Bill Russell votes, but I would like to point out that Russell pioneered shot-blocking. I.e., the shooters of that era were not concerned with avoiding a block like players of the 90's were. Add in the level of athleticism that Russell's contemporaries possessed, and it would almost be embarrassing if he didn't defend the way he did. what he said and Zo is a close second for me Edited March 12, 2010 by Clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deestillballin Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Dennis Rodman. Forget, for a minute, his natural talents. He had size and strength, sure, but so do a lot of people. Dennis Rodman truly enjoyed terrorizing an offensive player, and he was good at it. There's something to be said for intimidation, and nobody can do that Rodman did. I'm sure there will be lots of Bill Russell votes, but I would like to point out that Russell pioneered shot-blocking. I.e., the shooters of that era were not concerned with avoiding a block like players of the 90's were. Add in the level of athleticism that Russell's contemporaries possessed, and it would almost be embarrassing if he didn't defend the way he did. LOL times 3. Sums up exactly what I wanted to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainEv3nt Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Dennis Rodman. Forget, for a minute, his natural talents. He had size and strength, sure, but so do a lot of people. Dennis Rodman truly enjoyed terrorizing an offensive player, and he was good at it. There's something to be said for intimidation, and nobody can do that Rodman did. I'm sure there will be lots of Bill Russell votes, but I would like to point out that Russell pioneered shot-blocking. I.e., the shooters of that era were not concerned with avoiding a block like players of the 90's were. Add in the level of athleticism that Russell's contemporaries possessed, and it would almost be embarrassing if he didn't defend the way he did. basically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Dikembe Mutombo gotta show him some love. No one was even thinging about going into the paint with him towering in it. It still hate the way he had to go out. http://sportige.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/mutombo-prst-mala.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Dennis Rodman. Forget, for a minute, his natural talents. He had size and strength, sure, but so do a lot of people. Dennis Rodman truly enjoyed terrorizing an offensive player, and he was good at it. There's something to be said for intimidation, and nobody can do that Rodman did. I'm sure there will be lots of Bill Russell votes, but I would like to point out that Russell pioneered shot-blocking. I.e., the shooters of that era were not concerned with avoiding a block like players of the 90's were. Add in the level of athleticism that Russell's contemporaries possessed, and it would almost be embarrassing if he didn't defend the way he did.Quoting you. Thanks for summing up my thoughts. Not Dikembe because Shaq abused him in 2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I'm actually surprised nobody mentioned Scottie Pippen. The guy was like a ballhawk, I remember he used to create many turnovers for the opposition, and would steal plenty of passes. He always got into the lanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Dennis Rodman. Forget, for a minute, his natural talents. He had size and strength, sure, but so do a lot of people. Dennis Rodman truly enjoyed terrorizing an offensive player, and he was good at it. There's something to be said for intimidation, and nobody can do that Rodman did. I'm sure there will be lots of Bill Russell votes, but I would like to point out that Russell pioneered shot-blocking. I.e., the shooters of that era were not concerned with avoiding a block like players of the 90's were. Add in the level of athleticism that Russell's contemporaries possessed, and it would almost be embarrassing if he didn't defend the way he did. Same for me. He was a warrior. Two time Defensive Player of the Year ('90,'91) and seven time All-Defensive First Team ('89,'90, '91, '92, '93, '95, '96). His achievements speak for themselves. Edited March 12, 2010 by Confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Hakeem Olajuwon.The all-time NBA leader in blocks also sneaked into the top 10 list for steals...ridiculous. Hakeem has a similar resume as Rodman, winning the Defensive Player of the Year award twice and a five time member of the All-NBA Defensive Team...oh and did I mention his man to man defense? In the 1994 Finals, Olajuwon held one of the most talented big men to play the game in Patrick Ewing to a mere 18.9 points per game on .363% shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I can go one or two ways with this. If we are talking longevity of career its gotta Olajuwon. for the reasons stated above. However from what I've seen watching growing up Ben Wallace in his prime was incredible. He literally shutdown the paint for absolutely anyone. He made ever single player on his team twice as better a defender from just knowing he was on the court. Look at that Pistons team that won the title, he basically won that title for them but just standing down low. That team on paper is really ugly but Ben Wallace made it a winner. So career wise Hakeem Olajuwon, stretch wise Wallace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Quoting you. Thanks for summing up my thoughts. Not Dikembe because Shaq abused him in 2001 He was like 36 years old, and Shaq (best center ever to play the game of basketball) was in his prime that is not even a close comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) Bill Russell anchored 11 championship teams. Him. Edited March 13, 2010 by His Greatness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Kobe, but he decided not to be. All time is Dennis Rodman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Rodman, cuz id be scared to play vs him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted March 22, 2010 Author Owner Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Rodman - 8Hakeem - 1Pippen - 1Russell - 1Dikembe - 1 Dennis Rodman takes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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