Players ahead of their time

[PP34Deuce]

I look at the all time great list of NBA players and I've always noticed the accomplishments and championships. There are guys that changed rules and how the game was played based off a skill or athletic ability that was not seen as normal.

My list:

Kevin Garnett- Garnett came in the league where Robinson, Ewing, Mourning were bruising big men. He had a skill for defending the pick and roll on switches and yet it wasn't as valued due to the time period he started playing in. in todays game, the 2002 Kevin Garnett would be more valued than a post anchor for his ability to switch on any type of player in the league.

Fat Lever- This guy was one of the most athletic PG's and straight gamer. Combo guards that could rebound like him were not around like that. Guy leads all time greats in Triple doubles. He was playing a game that's more common today, in the 80's.

Magic Johnson- We all know his impact.

[riseagainst]

Wilt, Magic, Bird, MJ, Kobe, Curry.

[feyki]

Every legend was ahead of their time .

[PP34Deuce]

Wilt, Magic, Bird, MJ, Kobe, Curry.

See I don't believe Kobe or MJ were ahead of their time. They seized their time and came at a point where their skills were greatly valued. Curry to me isn't ahead of his time, He has capitalized on the 3 pointer and just taken it up a level.

Bird is tough because he had at times, magic like ability to pass.

Players like Garnett, Fat Lever, Magic has were truly unique. I'd also include Lebron, Sabonis to that list too.

[Terahite]

Dr J

[lilteapot]

Dirk

[ClipperRevival]

Wilt, Magic, Bird, MJ, [COLOR="Red"]Kobe[/COLOR], Curry.

[senelcoolidge]

Well all time greats like Oscar Robertson, Wilt, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Dr. J, Bob Pettit, Jerry Lucas, Bob MacAdoo and Magic were all pioneers.

[Sarcastic]

Pistol Pete is really the best answer.

He'd be GOAT status if he came up in this era.

[PP34Deuce]

Dirk

Dirk could be considered one. We only had a handful of 6'10 and up big men that could shoot lights out. You have players today that do the Dirk jumpshots.

[ShawkFactory]

Wilt, Magic, Bird, MJ, Kobe, Curry.

[PP34Deuce]

Pistol Pete is really the best answer.

He'd be GOAT status if he came up in this era.

I completely forgot about Pistol pete. He was doing things in passing and ball handling other guys weren't. Definitely had contrasting style from his era.

[jstern]

I think Kevin Garnet was definitely valued. I never heard any comparison to those 90s centers since they were on their way out and he was straight out of high school, but he definitely was expected to be a superstar.

[toprange]

lebron was ahead of his time. He came into the league with very limited offensive skills. Fast fowared to todays league and he fits right in with the limited offensive style of play

[ClipperRevival]

lebron was ahead of his time. He came into the league with very limited offensive skills. Fast fowared to todays league and he fits right in with the limited offensive style of play

Oh snap.