When people try to rank and debate the greatest players in basketball history, or any sports history for that matter, it’s always pointed out that you can’t compare modern players and players from the past because at a base level, the philosophy of the game has changed drastically and the skills players possess have become more refined. My question is, are there any players from the 90s or earlier, who were so dominant that you could place them in a 2023 game and they would still be a threat? Like would Larry Birds game still be effective or would he get eaten alive by todays talent?
Wilt would be a 7-1 Giannis.
Barkley would be a healthy Zion.
Jordan would be a better Jimmy Butler.
Bill Walton would be similar to Jokic or Sabonis.
Magic would be a better Ben Simmons.
Dennis Johnson would be Derrick White.
Isiah Thomas would be awesome.
Hakeem would be an awesome 2-way player.
A lot of them would be instantly awesome.