Hypothetically, if we brought back Stockton and Malone...

[infection]

This is meant semi-serious (not about bringing them back, but about whether they could compete at a minimal level). If we used them to round out our roster, does it give us any depth? Stockton's old, would get burned on the defensive end, would be pretty slow in transition, but could still hit an open shot, his free throws, and could distribute the ball -- three things our current backups cannot do. Malone would also be slow, get lost in transition, and get beat by quicker players, but he could pass, hit his free throws, and hit open shots.

Seriously, if these guys played 8-10 minutes each, would it really be that much worse than Gaines and Elson (this is not an attack on Jazz FO)?

 

[Kyoto]

move along, nothing to see here

 

[Siro]

And maybe we can bring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as our center!

 

[sirslimjim]

I think he's actually serious...

 

[Inn Dawn]

Stockton - No.

Malone - Yes.

Stockton's position depends more on quickness, which he likely won't have against the players today. Malone's, more on strength, which he's still got, prolly more than many players today.

 

[Champzz]

At the end of Malone's career he was one of the faster PF on the court, and I bet he still is faster than many current players. And i bet he is as strong as ever. Plus he is experienced. For ten minutes a game I bet he could contribute, but it would hurt his image getting less minutes than Fess was getting so he wouldn't do it.

 

[infection]

For ten minutes a game I bet he could contribute, but it would hurt his image getting less minutes than Fess was getting so he wouldn't do it.

Which is why it's hypothetical. More of a "who would win a two-on-two: Stockton and Malone or Gaines and Elson?"

 

[Stifle Tower]

And maybe we can bring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as our center!

We need a shot-blocking big. And the Jazz used to have one of the best. Bring back the Mountain Man, Mark Eaton.

As for Malone, I think he'd probably just try to hit on Yeliz and Masha, like he tried to do with Vanessa Bryant.
Seriously, I think there's scuh a fine line between being one of the best and then not being able to even compete. Look at MJ. When he took off 1 1/2 years to play baseball, he was still in his prime and was able to return to the top of his game. But when he retired and then came back to play with the Wizards, he was pretty average. I don't think very many guys in their 40's could step back into the league after taking 5-6 years off and have much of an impact.

 

[JayQ]

I still want to see the B-Russ vs Jordan 1 on 1 game.

 

[The Midnight]

..you might want to see them back - but I'm sure they're not interested. Have you considered that??

How many 48 year olds do you see playing professional basketball, baseball or football today?? It's too risky at that age.. all sorts of things could go wrong..

*sigh* hope you're not even semi-serious...

 

[Lost_Jazz_Fan]

Knowing how crazy they both were about staying in shape and the fact that Stockton still plays down at Gonzaga from time to time, I'd give it a try. No way either one of them actually agrees but I think they could hold up very well in a backup 10-15 minute role.

 

[infection]

..you might want to see them back - but I'm sure they're not interested. Have you considered that??

How many 48 year olds do you see playing professional basketball, baseball or football today?? It's too risky at that age.. all sorts of things could go wrong..

*sigh* hope you're not even semi-serious...

Did you even read my post?