Originally Posted by coachhomer

It amazes me how many people know absolutely nothing about the game of basketball.

There should be an idolizer/I get all my basketball knowledge from Sportcenter forum where everyone can post their ignorant comments.

What do we know here?
1. Tracy McGrady is a great athlete.
2. Paul Pierce is not a great athlete.

Paul Pierce is more skilled than Tracy McGrady. Thats right, MORE SKILLED. He has to be to be successful in this league. Tracy relies more on his athleticism at this point in his career. If Paul Pierce was as athletic as McGrady this thread would be limited to the aforementioned idolizer/I get all my basketball knowledge from Sportcenter forum because it wouldn't even be a question as to who was better.

Pierces numbers are down this year slightly, but so are his minutes.

Bottom line is that Tracy McGrady is still an immature gifted athlete who's work ethic is extremely questionable at best. How will he fair in 6 years when his athleticism has diminished? That will be interesting.

Jordan adapted his game as he aged. He became stronger and smarter. Dominique Wilkins chose the other route. Many have chosen the second route. Why? Because it is easier. Paul Pierce has worked to become what he is as a player. Tracy has worked as well, but not nearly as hard I can guarantee you that.

So as I sort through a lot of the nonsense that has been written in this thread, I think to myself..."What was the title of this thread again". Oh thats right Pierce vs. the top 2's in the NBA

Some of you have written some good info... well maybe a few of you anyway.

Does Pierce measure up the the other great wings in this league? Absolutely. I would take him over McGrady in a heartbeat.

Paul Pierce is a better basketball player. Tracy McGrady is a better athlete. Can Tracy Become one of the greatest players ever? Yes he can, his potential is far greater than that of Pierce. Pierce has maxed out. Tracy has not.

I am not a Paul Pierce fan and I am not a Tracy McGrady hater. I am also not a fan! Fact is, neither one of these guys is a leader. I wouldn't build a team around either one of these guys. But they are 2 of a small group of guys at that position that are very good at what they do.


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