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[Bullseye]

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[houheffna]

Originally Posted by Kush77

That is true, Norm had the advantage of things like hand-checking and playing much more physical without the threat of suspension.

I always thought Hinrich did do a good job of guarding Wade, if he go to some of the things like NVL could, he could have had even more success.

I also agree about Kerr. That 20% must be a result of being a fan favorite.

Yes, Hinrich was a good defensive player. Van Lier was a great defensive player. But its not like he came out wielding an ax every game. It still took skill and determination to play defense just as it does to be a good scorer.

[RamiTheBullsFan]

Originally Posted by houheffna

No, no, no....you didn't just say Hinrich was as good as Van Lier defensively. And when did Hinrich become GREAT defensively? He made all NBA defense once!

Many who played in that era have stated that Sloan/Van Lier was THE BEST defensive backcourt in NBA history. And dismissing Norm's accomplishments comparable to Kirk's as subjective is also wrong, mainly because it is so lopsided in Norm's favor.

Harper is not worthy of conversation compared to Van Lier...not at all. You put Van Lier next to Jordan? Good God man! Van Lier didn't score at a high rate, but he had better scorers on his team than Hinrich. Van Lier was maybe the 4th option on those very good Bulls teams. Chet Walker and Bob Love were all star caliber forwards who both scored 20ppg.

By the way, its scary that at this point, some of you think Noah is a better player than Artis Gilmore, who is a borderline hall of fame player....absolutely scary...

Honestly, I'm thinking in terms of the three-point era when I was deciding who to pick. I agree that I shouldn't have picked Harper over Van Lier... but I still go with Hinrich over Van Lier. I'm not trying to disrespect a Bulls' legend, but that's just my opinion on the matter.

[houheffna]

Understood...

[Diddy1122]

Originally Posted by houheffna

By the way, its scary that at this point, some of you think Noah is a better player than Artis Gilmore, who is a borderline hall of fame player....absolutely scary...

Anyone picking Noah over Gilmore is pretty much the definition of a basketball retard.

The whole thing a popularity contest anyways. I'm a lil sad to see that the pride of Hersey High, Dave Corzine, was not on the list.

[TheStig]

Originally Posted by Kush77

That is true, Norm had the advantage of things like hand-checking and playing much more physical without the threat of suspension.

I always thought Hinrich did do a good job of guarding Wade, if he go to some of the things like NVL could, he could have had even more success.

I also agree about Kerr. That 20% must be a result of being a fan favorite.

A closer 3pt line, less athletic players and less competition would have given Kirk a huge boost. But you can only play in your era and Kirk just isn't that good. The guy is a 4th or 5th starter at best now.