Hakeem the Dream and Shawn Kemp
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The Sonics played the Rockets the year after the Rockets went back to back and swept them. Despite that I recall being amazed at the level of basketball being played. That was the 96 run to first runner up
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The dream shake from the baseline was something special to watch. He was one of my favs
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Hakeem, Ewing, and The mailman all had a great mid range game
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I know, I know, pink tutus and shit but those two uniforms are clown duds compared to the traditional red and gold of Houston and the green and gold of Seattle. The Seattle uniforms from the mid eighties to early nineties are one of the best uniforms of all time.
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absolutely agreetheknowledge said:I know, I know, pink tutus and shit but those two uniforms are clown duds compared to the traditional red and gold of Houston and the green and gold of Seattle. The Seattle uniforms from the mid eighties to early nineties are one of the best uniforms of all time.
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Fat Barkley kind of fucked that one up. The Sonics were always the hardest matchup for the Rockets, I don't think they ever got past them head to head. That being said, the Rockets were a tougher matchup for the Bulls. Not sure about the '96 team, but I think the '94 or '95 Rockets had a legit shot to beat an MJ Bulls team. Hakeem was on another level, T's and P's to the other Hall of Fame centers that tried to check him:RaceBannon said:The Sonics played the Rockets the year after the Rockets went back to back and swept them. Despite that I recall being amazed at the level of basketball being played. That was the 96 run to first runner up
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Imagine Olajuwon in today's NBA. My fucking god.
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"Ah" Capela is bringing back the CenterWilburHooksHands said:Imagine Olajuwon in today's NBA. My fucking god.
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I love his game. Nobody could handle the ball like Hakeem at his size ever. Imagine Hakeem in a small ball lineup, Anthony Davis but even better.RaceBannon said:
"Ah" Capela is bringing back the CenterWilburHooksHands said:Imagine Olajuwon in today's NBA. My fucking god.
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Hakeem is probably the most underrated player from the 90s. The common fan probably knows more about Karl Malone and John Stockton than Hakeem. Sad.
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Malone and Stockton can go f themselves and. Go kiss Hakeem’s Ringsdnc said:Hakeem is probably the most underrated player from the 90s. The common fan probably knows more about Karl Malone and John Stockton than Hakeem. Sad.
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WeakarmCobra said:
Malone and Stockton can go f themselves and. Go kiss Hakeem’s Ringsdnc said:Hakeem is probably the most underrated player from the 90s. The common fan probably knows more about Karl Malone and John Stockton than Hakeem. Sad.
If you haven't noticed, the Johnny short shorts are making a comeback among the ute bball players.
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WeakarmCobra said:
Malone and Stockton can go f themselves and. Go kiss Hakeem’s Rings
"Although he had not played an NBA game in a year and a half, Jordan played well upon his return, making a game-winning jump shot against Atlanta in his fourth game back. He then scored 55 points in the next game against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 28, 1995.[29] Boosted by Jordan's comeback, the Bulls went 13–4 to make the playoffs and advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Orlando Magic."People forget that Jordan played 17 games + Playoffs in '95. People forget that. Dropping 55 on the Knicks 4 games back, I don't want to hear about rust. Even his rings are underrated, that Magic team was beastly and they got swept.
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Houston had a real Seattle problem going back to 1987 when the 7th seeded Sonics won a great series. Beat them in 93 as well before losing to Phoenix in the WCFWilburHooksHands said:
Fat Barkley kind of fucked that one up. The Sonics were always the hardest matchup for the Rockets, I don't think they ever got past them head to head. That being said, the Rockets were a tougher matchup for the Bulls. Not sure about the '96 team, but I think the '94 or '95 Rockets had a legit shot to beat an MJ Bulls team. Hakeem was on another level, T's and P's to the other Hall of Fame centers that tried to check him:RaceBannon said:The Sonics played the Rockets the year after the Rockets went back to back and swept them. Despite that I recall being amazed at the level of basketball being played. That was the 96 run to first runner up
The only team happier than Denver in 1994 was Houston. Then in 95 the Sonics lost in the first round to the Lakers who really sucked by then
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Ackley should have pulled the plug on Karl after the 94 Sonexit.RaceBannon said:
Houston had a real Seattle problem going back to 1987 when the 7th seeded Sonics won a great series. Beat them in 93 as well before losing to Phoenix in the WCFWilburHooksHands said:
Fat Barkley kind of fucked that one up. The Sonics were always the hardest matchup for the Rockets, I don't think they ever got past them head to head. That being said, the Rockets were a tougher matchup for the Bulls. Not sure about the '96 team, but I think the '94 or '95 Rockets had a legit shot to beat an MJ Bulls team. Hakeem was on another level, T's and P's to the other Hall of Fame centers that tried to check him:RaceBannon said:The Sonics played the Rockets the year after the Rockets went back to back and swept them. Despite that I recall being amazed at the level of basketball being played. That was the 96 run to first runner up
The only team happier than Denver in 1994 was Houston. Then in 95 the Sonics lost in the first round to the Lakers who really sucked by then
I agree that Houston would have been a tough out for the Bulls. And that Hakem was the shit
I have it from a good —and real—source that he caught Karl, ashen, and puking before opening playoff game 1 against Denver. When the source asked Karl, “what’s wrong?” Coach predicted a Nuggets series victory over his 63-19 regular season Sonics.
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The late Herb Mead told me a story of a time he attended a Sonics practice. Gary Payton was refusing to talk to George Karl. So Karl would give instructions to an assistant coach (Tim Grgurich?) and Grgurich would relay them to Gary, who would be just fifteen feet away. Then Gary would, "Fuck no! Tell him I ain't doin' that!".... etc.Baseman said:
Ackley should have pulled the plug on Karl after the 94 Sonexit.RaceBannon said:
Houston had a real Seattle problem going back to 1987 when the 7th seeded Sonics won a great series. Beat them in 93 as well before losing to Phoenix in the WCFWilburHooksHands said:
Fat Barkley kind of fucked that one up. The Sonics were always the hardest matchup for the Rockets, I don't think they ever got past them head to head. That being said, the Rockets were a tougher matchup for the Bulls. Not sure about the '96 team, but I think the '94 or '95 Rockets had a legit shot to beat an MJ Bulls team. Hakeem was on another level, T's and P's to the other Hall of Fame centers that tried to check him:RaceBannon said:The Sonics played the Rockets the year after the Rockets went back to back and swept them. Despite that I recall being amazed at the level of basketball being played. That was the 96 run to first runner up
The only team happier than Denver in 1994 was Houston. Then in 95 the Sonics lost in the first round to the Lakers who really sucked by then
I agree that Houston would have been a tough out for the Bulls. And that Hakem was the shit
I have it from a good —and real—source that he caught Karl, ashen, and puking before opening playoff game 1 against Denver. When the source asked Karl, “what’s wrong?” Coach predicted a Nuggets series victory over his 63-19 regular season Sonics.
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In ‘95 George’s wife caught him banging his barber.
An epic battle ensued in front of Key Arena on 1st. Words were exchanged. Auto hoods and bumpers—smashed and dented. Just what I heard. Don’t twist. -
This is what always pissed me off when announcers acted like Dirk was the first 7 footer to handle the ball. Hakeem would catch the ball near the three point line and cross guys up.WilburHooksHands said:
I love his game. Nobody could handle the ball like Hakeem at his size ever. Imagine Hakeem in a small ball lineup, Anthony Davis but even better.RaceBannon said:
"Ah" Capela is bringing back the CenterWilburHooksHands said:Imagine Olajuwon in today's NBA. My fucking god.
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Despite being picked over Jordan, Hakeem was a great first pick. He was a dominant player.
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Nobody ever bashes the Rockets for not taking Jordan. That's how you know how great Akeem* was.RoadDawg55 said:Despite being picked over Jordan, Hakeem was a great first pick. He was a dominant player.
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I remember on my Sega Genesis NBA game it was still Akeem.dnc said:
Nobody ever bashes the Rockets for not taking Jordan. That's how you know how great Akeem* was.RoadDawg55 said:Despite being picked over Jordan, Hakeem was a great first pick. He was a dominant player.
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If we're going to start bashing the Trailblazers for picking Sam Bowie ahead of Jordan, I'm in!dnc said:
Nobody ever bashes the Rockets for not taking Jordan. That's how you know how great Akeem* was.RoadDawg55 said:Despite being picked over Jordan, Hakeem was a great first pick. He was a dominant player.
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Blazers took BRoy despite his knees tho. True daWgs...
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You think a guy like Jordan is playing his whole career in Portland anyway? lol... By the time he was championship Jordan, he prob wouldnt have been in Portand anyway.DerekJohnson said:
If we're going to start bashing the Trailblazers for picking Sam Bowie ahead of Jordan, I'm in!dnc said:
Nobody ever bashes the Rockets for not taking Jordan. That's how you know how great Akeem* was.RoadDawg55 said:Despite being picked over Jordan, Hakeem was a great first pick. He was a dominant player.
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BRoy was an all star. They got a few good years from him. He wasn't a bad pick.haie said:Blazers took BRoy despite his knees tho. True daWgs...
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He looked a like a franchise player and played like it until knees gave out.RoadDawg55 said:
BRoy was an all star. They got a few good years from him. He wasn't a bad pick.haie said:Blazers took BRoy despite his knees tho. True daWgs...
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Yes, he was a good pick. As is the case now they couldn’t give him much support.RoadDawg55 said:
BRoy was an all star. They got a few good years from him. He wasn't a bad pick.haie said:Blazers took BRoy despite his knees tho. True daWgs...
BRoy, Aldridge, and Durant is not a bad core making a run for a few years. -
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Actually, he was drafted by the T-Wolves.haie said:Blazers took BRoy despite his knees tho. True daWgs...
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Hey don’t let truth get in a way of a good storyBleachedAnusDawg said:
Actually, he was drafted by the T-Wolves.haie said:Blazers took BRoy despite his knees tho. True daWgs...
