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    Default Olajuwon vs Duncan

    I'm not one to underrate Duncan...but honestly I would take the dream over Duncan.

    I think Duncan is just rated higher because of rings honestly...

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    duncan because longevity.

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    Hakeem for better peak and style points

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    One-on-one I take Hakeem. Starting a team, I take Duncan.

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    I'd take Duncan. His game is efficient and effective both offensively and defensively. Plus the longevity.

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    If your team consists of 3&d role players = Hakeem
    If your team has more star level players = Duncan

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    Duncan.

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    Classic peak vs. longevity argument

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    Quote Originally Posted by DaHeezy
    I'd take Duncan. His game is efficient and effective both offensively and defensively. Plus the longevity.
    Hakeem's game is clearly good on offense and defense as well...and Duncan's longevity isn't any better than Hakeem's.

    Longevity is just games played...it's really referencing your prime.

    Duncan and Hakeem were elite players for basically 1,000 games.

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    Quote Originally Posted by StrongLurk
    Hakeem's game is clearly good on offense and defense as well...and Duncan's longevity isn't any better than Hakeem's.

    Longevity is just games played...it's really referencing your prime.

    Duncan and Hakeem were elite players for basically 1,000 games.
    duncan's post prime years are a lot better than most.

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    Quote Originally Posted by DaHeezy
    I'd take Duncan. His game is efficient and effective both offensively and defensively. Plus the longevity.

    As if Olajuwon's was not? There has never been a better shot blocker in NBA history than the dream. As mobile as a guard, but as dominant as a center.



    If we are looking career wise, give me Duncan due to his success. But peak matchup head to head? Olajuwon vs Duncan? Give me the dream.

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    Quote Originally Posted by NBAGOAT
    duncan's post prime years are a lot better than most.
    Kind of true...I mean Duncan was worse in 2011 than 2013.

    He had a revitalization but a lot of that can be contributed to being with the Spurs and Popovich.

    Duncan only averaged 15ppg 2009-2016.

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    Hakeem 84-99 put up 24/12/3/2/3 in 37.4mpg

    Duncan 97-12 put up 20/11/3/1/2 in 35.4mpg

    I'd take Hakeem

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    bump because this is the only reasonable Olajuwon comparison thread made today

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    Default Re: Olajuwon vs Duncan

    Quote Originally Posted by superduper
    bump because this is the only reasonable Olajuwon comparison thread made today
    I dont get everyone mentioning "longevity"...that's always the tie breaker for comparisons like McGrady vs Kobe or something like that.

    Shaq, Kobe, Duncan, Olajawon all had VERY similar longevity.

    The only crazy longevity guys that stand out right now are Kareem, Karl Malone, and most likely Lebron.

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