BadBaronRudigor

I'd put Cedric Maxwell in there instead of Marques Johnson (if you can assume healthy Bernard King) and yes, Norm Nixon. You need the dirty work guy. I wouldn't start the superathletic but poor judgement Josh Smith over Okafor nor Jameer Nelson over Devin Harris.

Still and all, 1977 has more explosive scoring, more efficient scoring, better playmaking, and better court intelligence; the 2004 team has better rebounding and defense. Although I usually go for defense and believe that the 2004 team will probably end up the better team particularly if Howard continues to improve, I don't think they have the smarts yet to take advantage of the 97 team. Sikma is a good answer for Howard, Deng and Igualada aren't a good answer for King and Marques Johnson. Plus Norm Nixon and Ricky Green are superior to Nelson/Harris. 97 should win.

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