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Direckshun · 06-22-2008, 12:42 PM

McHale is stronger in the pivot, but Garnett just boasts too much ability, and his willpower is impossible to ignore.

Correction to the lineup: I don't think Loscutoff would be fast enough to bang up Kobe. Ray Allen did a solid defensive job on Kobe, so I'm just going to stick with him. Matter of fact, his size would push Bill Sharman off the team, since Ray's every bit as good a spot shooter as Sharman (6'1", 175) was. Instead, we can bring in an ironclad-will guy with a midrange shot that would embarrass Rip Hamilton, JoJo White.

So here's my revised roster.

PG Dennis Johnson
PG Bob Cousy
PG/SG Ray Allen
SG John Havlicek
SG Jo Jo White
SF Larry Bird
SF Paul Pierce
PF Kevin Garnett
PF Kevin McHale
PF/C Dave Cowen
C Bill Russell
C Robert Parish

That right there should be able to deal with the trickiest problems of the All-Time Lakers squad. DJ could play Magic as well as anyone, Ray and John would have their hands full with West and Kobe, Garnett/Russell/Parish should at least slow down Chamberlain/Shaq/Jabbar. The only problem is that Elgin Baylor is going to be trouble any time you get Chamberlain on the floor...

Offensively, there's very little reason to worry here. This team employs three of the greatest shooters in NBA history, and McHale/Cowens/Parish will do just fine getting points in the paint. Garnett/Bird/Pierce would also present problems at the small forward position.

Still inviting a Lakers fan to do an all time squad so we could discuss it.

06-22-2008, 12:42 PM	#101
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2143447	McHale is stronger in the pivot, but Garnett just boasts too much ability, and his willpower is impossible to ignore. Correction to the lineup: I don't think Loscutoff would be fast enough to bang up Kobe. Ray Allen did a solid defensive job on Kobe, so I'm just going to stick with him. Matter of fact, his size would push Bill Sharman off the team, since Ray's every bit as good a spot shooter as Sharman (6'1", 175) was. Instead, we can bring in an ironclad-will guy with a midrange shot that would embarrass Rip Hamilton, JoJo White. So here's my revised roster. PG Dennis Johnson PG Bob Cousy PG/SG Ray Allen SG John Havlicek SG Jo Jo White SF Larry Bird SF Paul Pierce PF Kevin Garnett PF Kevin McHale PF/C Dave Cowen C Bill Russell C Robert Parish That right there should be able to deal with the trickiest problems of the All-Time Lakers squad. DJ could play Magic as well as anyone, Ray and John would have their hands full with West and Kobe, Garnett/Russell/Parish should at least slow down Chamberlain/Shaq/Jabbar. The only problem is that Elgin Baylor is going to be trouble any time you get Chamberlain on the floor... Offensively, there's very little reason to worry here. This team employs three of the greatest shooters in NBA history, and McHale/Cowens/Parish will do just fine getting points in the paint. Garnett/Bird/Pierce would also present problems at the small forward position. Still inviting a Lakers fan to do an all time squad so we could discuss it. Last edited by Direckshun; 06-22-2008 at 12:49 PM..
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