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Joe Dew said 07/22, 05:58 PM
All NBA Team using the Jersey #'s 6-10. Each number can only be used once, the player had to wear it for a team (1 season jersey wearers will not count, as to wear it for 2 seasons or more) and you must be able to show when he wore it.

PG- Pistol Pete Maravich, 7 = Jazz and Hawks
SG- Kobe Bryant, 8 = Lakers
SF- Walt Frazier, 10 = Knicks
PF- Bob Pettit, 9 = Hawks
C- Bill Russell, 6 = Celtics

List First, Arguments Following

Joe Dew said 07/23, 02:04 AM
I really thought that last argument was going to come down to Kobe Bryant in the SG and replacing him with Walt Frazier and then actually replacing the SF position.

I was originally taking Kevin Johnson, very good choice. First off though Pistol Pete was a mad showmen. He passed and dribbled the rock like few before him. He was flash but also had substance to back up his game. Maravich was a 5 time All Star and Once held the league scoring title.

Career Averages
Maravich- 24.2 PPG, .820 FT%, .667 3%, 5.4 APG, .441 FG%
Johnson- 17.9 PPG, .841 FT%, .305 3%, 9.1 APG, .493 FG%

Stats dont show an entire career but the 2 players are extremely close. KJ passed the pass a little more and got others involved like a traditional PG but Pistol Pete Scored more like an AI type of player, where he must because his teammates needed that. Maravichs 3 shooting is higher as well, of course the arc was closer but that doesnt make up for DOUBLE THE percentage of MAKES.

Just to reinstate I didnt believe I was making an unstoppable list. Props to you david for stepping up to the challenge.

BUT IN THE END I CANT TAKE OFF PISTOL FOR KJ BECAUSE MARAVICH IS IN THE HALL OF FAME! HOF'er over KJ

Joe Dew said 07/24, 10:38 AM
Your definately right about making sure that we both would get Kobe and Walt on the floor and I am happy that this debate is not focused on that.

Same with the HOF'er doesnt mean GOAT and some are in it that shouldnt be. Very True.

It really depends on the type of team your putting on the floor. A flashy scoring team or a proven leader. Both Players in Kevin Johnson and Pete Maravich are deserving of the spot and I think you would agree but it really comes down to the fan nation deciding what player is Best for this team.

I had the same battle with myself and talking with a couple neighbors at work about having Kevin Johnson or Pete Maravich. I think you can understand where I am coming from though. Hall of Famer, retired Jazz man. I had to recognize the greats from the Jazz history.

Maravich is like the mold of Allen Iverson. I dont think in todays game Pete would have played a PG, but he still could handle the reigns. But the game was a little different back then and Maravich helped mold the game into what it is today. Making it more enjoyable to watch.

Maravich was a key into evolving basketball into an american entertainment past time of greatness.