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Who would win in a seven game finals series?
Team B
PG: John Stockton - Walt Frazier
SG: Michael Jordan - George Gervin
SF: Clyde Drexler - Grant Hill
PF: Charles Barkley - Chris Webber
C: Bill Russell - Patrick Ewing
Vs.
Team G
C- Moses Malone // Dikembe Mutumbo
Pf- Larry Bird // Dennis Rodman
Sf- Scottie Pippen // John Havlicek
Sg- Ray Allen // Dražen Petrovic
Pg- Isiah Thomas // Pistol Pet
Team G team Writeup
This is a fascinating lineup—mixing elite talent from different eras with complementary skill sets, high IQ, defense, rebounding, and shooting. Let’s break it down
1. Play Style & Fit
This team is built around:
• Elite defense (Pippen, Mutombo, Rodman, Havlicek)
• Great shooting (Bird, Ray Allen, Dražen Pistol Pete)
• Unselfish playmaking (Isiah, Bird, Pippen, Pistol Pete)
• Toughness and rebounding (Moses Malone, Rodman, Bird)
• Clutch scoring options
It’s a beautiful blend of modern spacing and old-school grit.
2. Rotations / Roles
Starters
• C: Moses Malone – Dominant inside scorer & offensive rebounder.
• PF: Larry Bird – Playmaker, shooter, and team leader.
• SF: Scottie Pippen – Perimeter defender, secondary playmaker.
• SG: Ray Allen – Floor-spacer, off-ball movement shooter, playmaker.
• PG: Isiah Thomas – Floor general, attacker, clutch performer.
Bench
• C: Dikembe Mutombo – Rim protector, enforcer.
• PF: Dennis Rodman – Defensive menace, rebound vacuum.
• SF: John Havlicek – High motor, 2-way glue guy.
• SG: Dražen Petrović – Microwavable scorer, fiery competitor.
• PG: Pistol Pete Maravich – Creative passer, elite playmaker, showtime, shooter.
The starting five gives you a mix of elite defense, playmaking, and inside-out offense. The benchbrings energy, defense, and firepower without needing the ball too much.
3. Strengths
Defense: Pippen, Mutombo, Rodman, and even Bird/Hondo are great team defenders. You can switch, press, or go half-court lockdown.
Shooting & Spacing: Bird, Allen, Dražen, and Maravich stretch the floor beautifully.
Basketball IQ: Nearly everyone here is known for elite court awareness and team play.
Rebounding: Malone, Rodman, Bird, and Pippen = elite rebounding across multiple positions.
Versatility: You can go small with Bird at the 4, or big with Rodman-Mutombo. Tons of lineup flexibility.
4. Overall Synergy & Verdict
This team would dominate in almost any era with:
• Unselfish playmaking
• Lockdown defense
• Shooting & rebounding
• Basketball IQ
Best Lineup:
• PG: Isiah
• SG: Ray Allen
• SF: Pippen
• PF: Bird
• C: Moses (or Rodman if going small)
Best Defensive Lineup:
• PG: Havlicek (guarding the 1)
• SG: Pippen (Guarding Jordan)
• SF: Rodman
• PF: Bird
• C: Mutombo
Best Scoring/Offensive Lineup:
• PG: Maravich
• SG: Dražen
• SF: Bird
• PF: Malone
• C: Rodman (for rebounds/defense)
Final Thoughts:
This team is a nightmare matchup for any opponent. You’ve got:
• Leaders (Bird, Isiah, Pippen)
• Killers (Malone, Dražen, Allen)
• Unstoppable defenders
• Versatility for all eras
Ceiling: One of the greatest all-time teams imaginable—essentially unbeatable with chemistry.
Team B
PG: John Stockton - Walt Frazier
SG: Michael Jordan - George Gervin
SF: Clyde Drexler - Grant Hill
PF: Charles Barkley - Chris Webber
C: Bill Russell - Patrick Ewing
Vs.
Team G
C- Moses Malone // Dikembe Mutumbo
Pf- Larry Bird // Dennis Rodman
Sf- Scottie Pippen // John Havlicek
Sg- Ray Allen // Dražen Petrovic
Pg- Isiah Thomas // Pistol Pet
Team G team Writeup
This is a fascinating lineup—mixing elite talent from different eras with complementary skill sets, high IQ, defense, rebounding, and shooting. Let’s break it down
1. Play Style & Fit
This team is built around:
• Elite defense (Pippen, Mutombo, Rodman, Havlicek)
• Great shooting (Bird, Ray Allen, Dražen Pistol Pete)
• Unselfish playmaking (Isiah, Bird, Pippen, Pistol Pete)
• Toughness and rebounding (Moses Malone, Rodman, Bird)
• Clutch scoring options
It’s a beautiful blend of modern spacing and old-school grit.
2. Rotations / Roles
Starters
• C: Moses Malone – Dominant inside scorer & offensive rebounder.
• PF: Larry Bird – Playmaker, shooter, and team leader.
• SF: Scottie Pippen – Perimeter defender, secondary playmaker.
• SG: Ray Allen – Floor-spacer, off-ball movement shooter, playmaker.
• PG: Isiah Thomas – Floor general, attacker, clutch performer.
Bench
• C: Dikembe Mutombo – Rim protector, enforcer.
• PF: Dennis Rodman – Defensive menace, rebound vacuum.
• SF: John Havlicek – High motor, 2-way glue guy.
• SG: Dražen Petrović – Microwavable scorer, fiery competitor.
• PG: Pistol Pete Maravich – Creative passer, elite playmaker, showtime, shooter.
The starting five gives you a mix of elite defense, playmaking, and inside-out offense. The benchbrings energy, defense, and firepower without needing the ball too much.
3. Strengths
Defense: Pippen, Mutombo, Rodman, and even Bird/Hondo are great team defenders. You can switch, press, or go half-court lockdown.
Shooting & Spacing: Bird, Allen, Dražen, and Maravich stretch the floor beautifully.
Basketball IQ: Nearly everyone here is known for elite court awareness and team play.
Rebounding: Malone, Rodman, Bird, and Pippen = elite rebounding across multiple positions.
Versatility: You can go small with Bird at the 4, or big with Rodman-Mutombo. Tons of lineup flexibility.
4. Overall Synergy & Verdict
This team would dominate in almost any era with:
• Unselfish playmaking
• Lockdown defense
• Shooting & rebounding
• Basketball IQ
Best Lineup:
• PG: Isiah
• SG: Ray Allen
• SF: Pippen
• PF: Bird
• C: Moses (or Rodman if going small)
Best Defensive Lineup:
• PG: Havlicek (guarding the 1)
• SG: Pippen (Guarding Jordan)
• SF: Rodman
• PF: Bird
• C: Mutombo
Best Scoring/Offensive Lineup:
• PG: Maravich
• SG: Dražen
• SF: Bird
• PF: Malone
• C: Rodman (for rebounds/defense)
Final Thoughts:
This team is a nightmare matchup for any opponent. You’ve got:
• Leaders (Bird, Isiah, Pippen)
• Killers (Malone, Dražen, Allen)
• Unstoppable defenders
• Versatility for all eras
Ceiling: One of the greatest all-time teams imaginable—essentially unbeatable with chemistry.