Twin Towers
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He rarely used it. And if you don't use it than you don't have it.
If you don't shoot the 3 you can't be considered a good 3 point shooter
If you aren't passing a lot than your not much of a playmaker.
Are the Jazz comparable to the 2004 Detroit Pistons?
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He rarely used it. And if you don't use it than you don't have it.
If you don't shoot the 3 you can't be considered a good 3 point shooter
If you aren't passing a lot than your not much of a playmaker.
In terms of level of talent and balance, I think they are similar. I don't think it's enough to win a championship, but it should be enough to make the WCF.
Gyp Rosetti
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No way I see us going to the NBA Finals unless Kobe gets hurt. But what are our odds to make the WCF? 5:2?
unluckyseventeen
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Should that say "what are our odds to get any seed besides 4, 5 or 8?" Based on recent history, I'd say not very good.
Gyp Rosetti
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No, it should say what are our odds to get to the WCF?
vslice02
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No, that Pistons team was all about team defense, length, and the Wallace's protecting the rim. Utah has no one who protects the basket like Ben Wallace did, whom they could position on the weakside because they had a top-notch post-defender in 'Sheed.
Additionally the 2010 Western Conference is much more talented than the 2003-04 Eastern Conference.
Additionally the 2010 Western Conference is much more talented than the 2003-04 Eastern Conference.
unluckyseventeen
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gregbroncs
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Off topic but this reminded me of a conversation I had yesterday. Would the Lakers miss Kobe or Gasol more? I actually think the answer is Gasol. Though Kobe is the better player.
chemdude1232
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I think we're more comparable to the 1992 Dream Team.
Gyp Rosetti
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I disagree. If Gasol goes down, Odom could step in at the 4 and they also have some bodies off the bench like the Artist formerly known as Theo Ratliff as well. They also still have Kobe's presence on the court to calm the storm and hit the big shot when it's needed.
Without him though, who will the team turn to. Gasol? Could he hack it with the pressure on, knowing it's all on him in that moment? Who would draw double teams or even get Gasol the ball? Fisher? Who would they have to truly create their own shot from the perimeter? Odom? Artest? Without Kobe, they lose their swagger and that guy who's an assassin and rips our hearts out. Without Gasol, Kobe would get guys like Bynum and Odom, et al, to step up. At least that's my opinion.