How would Pettit fare today?

[Marchesk]

Is there anything about his game that wouldn't translate? Would he be better or worse than Love?

[L.Kizzle]

Pettit was one of the first if not the first to weight train. He'd do fine today.

[Marchesk]

Pettit was one of the first if not the first to weight train. He'd do fine today.

But do you know if he had good post moves? Did he have a mid range shot?

[CavaliersFTW]

He's not Bob Pettit if he grows up today though, a time traveled version say in his early 20's would likely adapt well though I believe. Second to none work ethic and drive and the appropriate physical tools and fundamental skill set to make some noise.

[HomieWeMajor]

Cole Aldrich with better fg%

[CavaliersFTW]

But do you know if he had good post moves? Did he have a mid range shot?

Most all his footage I've found to date:

http://youtu.be/jdeiZRW7gSo

[the mesiah]

He bout 6'9" , barely over 200 lbs , that would be a hard transition IF u keep him at PF. Those numbers are small forward type digits unless he adds good 40-45 lbs to bang down low for 82 games ..

[LAZERUSS]

If Kevin Love is a 26-12 player in today's NBA, I just can't help but believe that Pettit, and Jerry Lucas, would be among the best players of this era, as well.

[Round Mound]

If Kevin Love is a 26-12 player in today's NBA, I just can't help but believe that Pettit, and Jerry Lucas, would be among the best players of this era, as well.

This

[GrapeApe]

Most all his footage I've found to date:

http://youtu.be/jdeiZRW7gSo

Nice video. He was tenacious, skilled, and had a great understanding of the game. He'd definitely be one of the best PF's in the league today.

[CavaliersFTW]

He bout 6'9" , barely over 200 lbs , that would be a hard transition IF u keep him at PF. Those numbers are small forward type digits unless he adds good 40-45 lbs to bang down low for 82 games ..

Pettit was 245 in his day, says he'd play at 260 today. He was 6-8 and 1/4 without shoes. That's a half inch taller than Kevin Love. He's an ideal size power forward.