Top 10: The Greatest Primes

[catch24]

Definition seems to be awfully loose here...

edit: Duncan? Sooo, 2001-2007 Duncan over 2009-2014 LeBron? I'd strongly argue against that.. its actually quite surprising how many playoff bumps Timmy had during that time, 2003 is a GOAT level run, but besides that he had trouble with his 4th quarter play and efficiency in the final series' of the season.

I won't argue with anyone putting LeBron in the Top 5. Same for Bird.

Who would be your next 5 though?

[KembaWalker]

So, if this is ONLY about his opinion, then why even bother bringing it up? We aren't allowed to comment on it?

And again, a PRIME Kareem was not better than a PRIME Wilt. I might concede that a PEAK Kareem was close to a PEAK Wilt, though.

You haven't even stated a list, just here to spew that bs Wilt Da Gawd agenda, blah blah

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My list OP

MJ
Kareem
Shaq
Magic
Bron

Hakeem, Bird, Duncan, Wilt the next 4 in no order

[catch24]

Tiers

Jordan/Kareem/Shaq

Lebron/Russell/Hakeem/Bird

Wilt/Magic/Duncan/Kobe

That's 11, but it's hard to leave one out cause they're all so good.

I would change the rankings a bit (your first tier is strong as hell), but I love the idea of tiers. Good stuff bro.

You haven't even stated a list, just here to spew that bs Wilt Da Gawd agenda, blah blah

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My list OP

MJ
Kareem
Shaq
Magic
Bron

Hakeem, Bird, Duncan, Wilt the next 4 in no order

Nice

[SamuraiSWISH]

That I've seen ...

MJ: 1988 to 1995
Shaq: 1996 to 2002
LeBron: 2009 to 2014
Kobe: 2001 to 2008
Duncan: 1999 to 2007
Barkley: 1989 to 1994
Mailman: 1990 to 1999
KG: 1998 to 2008
Wade: 2006 to 2011
Iverson: 1999 to 2006
KD: 2012 to Current
Pip: 1991 to 1996
Kidd: 1998 to 2003

To name the guys that came to my mind first.

[SouBeachTalents]

That I've seen ...

MJ: 1988 to 1997
Shaq: 1996 to 2002
LeBron: 2009 to Current
Kobe: 2001 to 2008
Duncan: 1999 to 2007
Barkley: 1989 to 1997
Mailman: 1990 to 1999
KG: 1998 to 2008
Wade: 2006 to 2011
Iverson: 1999 to 2006
KD: 2012 to Current
Pip: 1991 to 1996
Kidd: 1998 to 2003

To name the guys that came to my mind first.

No Dirk?

[ArbitraryWater]

I won't argue with anyone putting LeBron in the Top 5. Same for Bird.

Who would be your next 5 though?

This is my 'Prime' Breakdown:

Jordan 1987-1997 (9 seasons)
Shaq 1998-2005 (8 seasons)
LeBron 2009-2014 (6 seasons)
Kareem 1971-1980 (10 seasons)
Wilt 1962-1968 (7 seasons)
Duncan 1999-2007 (9 seasons)
Hakeem 1993-1996 (4 seasons)
Dirk 2003-2011 (9 seasons)
Bird 1984-1988 (5 seasons)
Russell 1960-1966 (7 seasons)
Magic 1987-1991 (5 seasons)
Kobe 2001-2010 (9 seasons-2005)
Barkley 1988-1993 (6 seasons)
Wade 2006-2011 (6 seasons-2008)

You could extend Wade by a year, reduce Magic by one, start Barkley a year later...

Not sure where Oscar, West, Moses, Karl Malone, KG, etc. fit in there.. and yes, I have an unpopular opinion on Dirk.

[SamuraiSWISH]

No Dirk?

No. All those guys are better and weren't one dimensional. All played at least something that resembled defense. I truly believe Dirk is overrated on these boards. KD is the American version of him, mixed with McGrady and is already light years better.

[Legends66NBA7]

No. All those guys are better and weren't one dimensional. All played at least something that resembled defense. I truly believe Dirk is overrated on these boards. KD is the American version of him, mixed with McGrady and is already light years better.

Where would you rank Hakeem ?

[ArbitraryWater]

No. All those guys are better and weren't one dimensional. All played at least something that resembled defense. I truly believe Dirk is overrated on these boards. KD is the American version of him, mixed with McGrady and is already light years better.

A day ago you picked him out as one of the 'winners' that raised their game in the pressure packed post-season..

[SamuraiSWISH]

Where would you rank Hakeem ?

Can't believe I forgot Hakeem, D Rob, and McGrady. Even Penny's short lived prime.

[G0ATbe]

1. the one that outscored an entire team by himself through 3 quarters






the rest.

[Dr Hawk]

Top 10:

MJ
Kareem
Wilt
Shaq
Hakeem
Lebron
Bird
Duncan
Magic
Kobe

No order, btw

[SouBeachTalents]

Top 10:

MJ
Kareem
Wilt
Shaq
Hakeem
Lebron
Bird
Duncan
Dirk
Kobe

Lol, I'd love to hear your argument for Dirk over Magic

[Dr Hawk]

Lol, I'd love to hear your argument for Dirk over Magic

I was sure I put him on the list

[Marchesk]

I don't have Wilt in there simply because of his playoff woes. He's a top 10 player, but I can think of 5 more reliable players in their primes.

Kareem won the same amount of championships during his prime as Wilt did. And that was with Oscar.