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07-12-2005, 08:31 PM
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All-time best shooting guards
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No. 1 — MICHAEL JORDAN
This pick is a layup.
Most go-to scorers tend to coast on defense to conserve energy for their ball-time responsibilities. Jordan was the rare exception whose unyielding defense allowed him to win ball games with clutch plays at either end of the court.
Besides his transcendent talents, the X-factor in Jordan's success was his incredible competitive edge. MJ would practice with more intensity than most of his peers demonstrated during games. And if a team's superstar practiced with all his might, then the last scrub on the bench was motivated to do the same.
The most amazing single basketball play that I've ever witnessed was performed by Michael Jordan: In October 1989, when I was coaching the Rockford Lightning in the Continental Basketball Association, I happened to be at the Deerfield Multiplex for Chicago Bulls' initial training camp session of the season. Since the Bulls were Rockford's NBA "affiliate," I had dibs on every draft choice and free agent who would eventually be cut by the Bulls. The player I was looking hardest at was Matt Brust, a 6-4 tough guy signed as camp fodder out of St. John's.
For the first few days of any training camp, the protocol is traditional: The important veteran players cruise through the drills and scrimmages, while everybody else busts their hump from baseline to baseline. That's why, in an otherwise lukewarm scrimmage, Jordan came sashaying to the basket in a semi-break situation, casually gearing up to amuse the in-crowd with his first slam-bang dunk of the new season. But Brust, hustling like his pants were on fire, caught up with Jordan and proceeded to His Airness on his royal keister.
BAM! Jordan went down and didn't move for a few moments. Suddenly the gym was hushed as the trainers scurried onto the court. The only sound was Jerry Krause choking on one of his breakfast donuts ...
... until Jordan finally climbed to his feet, shook off the ministrations of the trainers, and motioned for the scrimmage to resume. But the fearsome look in MJ's eyes foretold a revenge that would be both devastating and creative.
On the very next sequence Jordan pilfered a careless pass and was once again headed hoopward-and there was Brust, chasing the ball and intent on a command performance.
The first hint of trouble was when Jordan slowed down somewhat to allow Brust to catch him. Then, as before, Jordan elevated to the basket, palming the ball in his right hand. This time, just as Brust launched another audacious attack on Jordan's august person, MJ made a preemptive strike, smashing his left elbow into the rookie's forehead. Then, while still levitated, Jordan switched the ball to his left hand, reached around to the far side of the rim, and shivered the entire gym with a thunderous dunk.
For Jordan, score two points and a KO.
For Brust, a mild concussion and an early retirement.
No. 2 — BILL SHARMAN
Sharman rates just behind Jordan as the best scorer-defender at his position. Renowned for his deadly one-hander, and his faultless execution of whatever plays Red Auerbach had scripted, Sharman was an incredibly gifted athlete. (He sat on the Brooklyn Dodgers' bench during the 1951 stretch run, and was also an outstanding tennis player and golfer.)
In addition to his scoring heroics, Sharman was a scrappy rebounder, a diligent passer, as well as a reliable ball-handler and caretaker.
Sharman's tenacious defense went unnoticed by most fans and the media. But among his contemporaries, his strength, quickness and sheer will-power were proverbial. In the hey days of the Cousy-Russell dynasty, it was Sharman who was entrusted with taking the win-or-lose shot, and also for defending the opponents' most explosive backcourtsman.
His world-class talent and his indomitable work ethic certainly contributed to Sharman's success, but he also paid attention to every detail and every nuance of the game. During his 11-year NBA career (that featured being named the MVP of the 1955 All-Star game, as well as four Celtic championships), Sharman's voluminous post-game notes to himself were legendary.
Moreover, he was one of the few championship-caliber players who later became successful coaches (Sharman was the NBA's Coach of the Year when his Lakers won the title in 1972). As a player, coach, general manager, and consultant (his current job with the Lakers), Sharman always was a winner.
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07-12-2005, 08:43 PM
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Re: All-time best shooting guards
the real top5
1-michael jordan
2-jerry west
3-kobe bryant
4-clyde drexler
5-george gervin (tracy could take this spot when its all said and done, but it wont be easy)
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07-12-2005, 08:46 PM
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the real top5
1-michael jordan
2-jerry west
3-kobe bryant
4-clyde drexler
5-george gervin (tracy could take this spot when its all said and done, but it wont be easy)
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No uncle Reggie???? 
I don't think so....
Go PaCeRs!!!!
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07-12-2005, 08:49 PM
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Re: All-time best shooting guards
this Post will be full of alot of Questionable picks because its alot of people who stood out for their teams........west....jordan.....drexler miller..sharman...gervin.....blah blah blah
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07-12-2005, 08:52 PM
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Re: All-time best shooting guards
Only one thing is certain and cannot even begin to be argued.
1) Jordan.
Carry on.
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07-12-2005, 08:53 PM
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testy
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Re: All-time best shooting guards
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Originally Posted by PaCeRhOLiC
No uncle Reggie????
I don't think so....
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he's in the top10, but not top5. if you think he is, who is he better than out of my list?
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07-12-2005, 09:06 PM
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Re: All-time best shooting guards
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he's in the top10, but not top5. if you think he is, who is he better than out of my list?
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No doubt M.J. and J. West are 1 and 2 but isn't it a lil' early 2 put K.B. in the top 5 of all time...
Don't get me wrong the kid is amazing and I love his game, but how bout we see him lead his team to a championship post Shaq, before he can make the list...
I would say....
1) M.J.
2) J. West
3) G. Gervin
4) Reggie
5) Drexler
Go PaCeRs!!!!
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07-12-2005, 09:08 PM
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Re: All-time best shooting guards
I personally think...since Kobe is the only one mentioned on that list that is still currently playing in the NBA, that he has a legidimate (excuse my spelling) chance to surpass Bill Sharman on the "All Time Best Shooting Guards List" and become 2nd behind only the best...by the end of his career. I don't see why he couldn't do it...he is only 26 years old and has at least 10 more good seasons in him to prove to the world that he deserves it... and he is the best SG in the game today...that is for damn sure!!!
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07-12-2005, 09:14 PM
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