The topic of how players adapt to the modern game is pretty common, but I generally hear how centers from the 2000s with their heavy post play and lack of an outside shot wouldn’t do well in today’s NBA. I’m wondering who you guys think are guards from that era who would have difficulty adjusting to the current NBA today.
Steve Nash, his poor 3 point shooting.
Most of Team USA 2004
Iverson, Josh Smith
Kobe Bryant. His rape case would put an end to his career.
You know, I think you’re right. In terms of todays cancel culture (how it’s shoot first ask questions later), I don’t know if he’d survive this. It is simply too controversial to support these people, whether right or wrong, you are at risk of being canceled if you support someone with an accusation.
People need to remember how much his death and career achievement are guiding their downvotes toward you.
jason williams would not have had that type of leash like he did early in his career and would probably be a career backup now
I think the two that immediately pops into people head are Marbury and Iverson.
Jason Terry would be even more desired.
Every player would translate to today’s style… every star players has changed and adapted throughout their career
Peja, he was basically a 6’10" shooting guard.
lebron
Monta Ellis
Low-efficiency/high-volume shooters would have much shorter leashes if they didn’t improve their efficiency (i.e. someone like Stackhouse)
I’m not too sure how AI would adapt to the modern NBA. I’m sure he’d still be good, but I think his value would be a bit reduced
brother said AI. that’s enough sports reddit for tonite.
Yes. 5’11 scoring guard; everyone in the nba-which is now focused around length and switch ability- will be absolutely cooked
Jerry Stackhouse wouldn’t have been offered a second contract.
Remember, recent rule changes opened up the offense to allow more scoring. Guards today are pretty much free to roam around unencumbered. Someone like Iverson wouldn’t have to adjust his 3pt shooting because he’d be attacking the rim with more impunity than before, now that we’ve got big men out on the perimeter.