Thee jazz fan's case:
Russell/West
West/Gervin/Richmond/Rip
Worthy/English
Durant/Pettit//Nance
Wilt/Cousins/Nance
We will be a half court team that takes every opportunity to run on the fast break with guys like West, Westbrook, Worthy, and Wilt. No way Shaq can run with Wilt.
Normally I would have West as my starting pg, but I feel I have to put Curry in his place. I'm putting the quicker stronger more athletic pg in Westbrook on Curry. Westbrook is an absolute bulldog and competitor who isn't afraid of anyone, least of all Steph Curry. At the very least Westbrook will make life on the court very uncomfortable. Westbrook will wear Curry out on both ends of the court.
https://youtu.be/xgEa5tsdwYc
How is Curry going to stop this?
At the other end of the spectrum, we have Wilt and Shaq. Two of the most dominating and imposing bigs in the game. However. Shaq never bothered to be in tip top shape. This was no problem for Wilt as he was big and strong while being in tip top physical health he will run Shaq to death In Wilts day it was common for him to play a 45 mins a game for a large stretch of games. By the 4th quarter Wilt will still be fresh with energy to spare while Shaq is struggling to keep up with Wilt, who by this time would be struggling to catch his breath trying to stop Wilt who would probably have 50 points by the end of the 3rd quarter. Edge Wilt.
https://youtu.be/bU43dTuMuig
This vid shows wilt next to Shaq just to prove the shape Wilt was in as an older former player standing next to Shaq
West vs Ray Allen isn't even a discussion. West is a top 3-5 Sg in any era, and every bit the shooter Allen is. Just because West didn't play with a 3pt line doesn't mean he couldn't pull up from 25 feet and drain 3 in a row. West isn't the logo for nothing. West would take Allen off the dribble or pull up for three on him at any time edge West.
https://youtu.be/0slTJerxPTA
Shows Wests lightning quick jumpshot
https://youtu.be/KXN0pbV5MJg
Shows Wests Elite defense and clutchness
The closer Kevin Durant. The most dangerous offensive player in the game today. As good as Davis is, he's not at Durants level yet. No one is. Probably the most unique player to grace an NBA floor. For a 6-10 player he can get it done anywhere on the court inside or outside with his elite guard skills. He can pull up from 30 feet if he needs to and possesses pinpoint accuracy from a distance. As good as Davis is he will spend most of his energy guarding Durant on the perimeter and in the post. Advantage Durant.
https://youtu.be/ckMremirNcw
Last but but certainly not least and not forgotten. Big game James. Worthy always saved his best performances for the biggest games in the playoffs. Standing at 6-9 225lb's after LBJ is one of the most physically gifted and athletic sf's to play the game. In this competition Klay has no shot. This is a complete and utter mismatch. Thompson is smaller weaker and would be dismantled in the post, and is a better runner in the open court and on the break. Advantage Big Game James.
This is a scary and filthy starting 5 that will utterly dominate even the best all defensive starting 5's. 4 of my five Starters are elite offensive starters that absolutely dominate no matter who is guarding them in west Westbrook Durant and Wilt. Put Worthy with in a lineup with guys like West, Westbrook and Durant much like him being paired with Magic Worthys Athletic skills will be used to the fullest and none of these guys are liabilities on defense. This teams defense while not the best, it's still way above average, and pairing this defense with my elite of elite offense. I'm not sure this team can be beat
My backups.
Yes I have West starting, but he will also serve as the backup pg. so he will be pulled early in the first Quarter to play backup pg, but won't play much there as Westbrook can and will play 38-42 mins a game.
Shooters Richmond Rip, and Pettit. Pettit had a great outside shot. Most probably don't know this
Video of Pettit shooting outside shots
https://youtu.be/EFTY-6sk3iA
English is one of the most prolific scorers coming off my bench top scorer in the 80's and most unstoppable midrange games ever.
Nance is easily a top five dunker and one of the great athletes in the game who also had a nice mid range game, and if hack wants to play small ball, Mantz is my Draymond Green
When Wilt Comes out the defense still doesn't get a break as Cousins in his own right will beast in the low post.
The Iceman just another elite scorer off my bench was a smooth athletic long guard with the best array of floaters and a sweet finger roll in the paint. Hack doesn't have anyone on his bench that can match up with the iceman.
https://youtu.be/5EjHZJL6Jj8
Overall my bench is more skilled and accomplished, and has more experience then Hacks bench.
