addictionary
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physical talent wise, dr. J is up there with anybody. but MJ is the super saiyan version of dr. J. also, MJ just had a different mental make up than dr. J. IMO Dr. J is a great player top 15-20 all time. but he is 2 tier below MJ and tier below kobe. i would say dr. J is somewhere between kobe & clyde.
I was talking about David Thompson.
Who was an ABA hero. Just like many in my roster. ABA was a revolution in style. And brought in many heroes like the hero of Michael Jordan's, who asked for Dave Thompson to induct him when he was going to be accepted to the Hall of Fame.
This guy could jump and touch the top of the backboard. Who else did you think wiped the dust of the top side of the board those days?!? There were no ladders. Only those leapers. So that the cleansers of the courts could keep their jobs.
Dave was one of the 5 player to score over 70 points ever in the history of the NBA-ABA. He played for Denver in both leagues, changing the style of the game, and played 2 for Sonics. Was active between 1975-1984. 1984..... Anyone remember that year? Fab? I'm sure you do. The best player ever to play the game stepped onto the pro court with so many dreams, and some significant heroes to get inspiration from, who did he got it from do you think? ... Yeap, that's him. David Thomspon was picked #1 in both ABA and NBA in the year 1975, and signed with the ABA team Denver Nuggets, coming off from being the NCAA champions and 1974 NCAA MOP (most outstanding player). He was the finalist alongside Dr. J in 1976 Slam Dunk Championship. He has been NBA All Star 4 times, game MVP in 1979, All NBA first team 2 times, ABA All star 1 time, ABA ROY, ABA Alltime team.. Averaged near 23 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 3.3 apg. David Thompson dunked the ball, when it was illegal to dunk. Unfortunately, DT was another victim of the alcohol and drugs abuse. That and injuries followed each other. He is another HoF'er of mine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJZaULiWf-4