Bush4Ever wrote:I once read an article about a 6 foot guard (maybe it was J. Nelson?), who in responding to someone's criticism that he was only 6 feet tall in shoes said "don't you play the fucking game in shoes?"
For some reason I found that hilarious, and as a guy in that gray area, appreciate it.
They say that they used to not measure the players height in shoes back in the early days of the NBA when Wilt and all them played. If Wilt played today he would be like 7'3 or 7'4. Bill Russell would be an even 7 feet tall as well as maybe Bob Pettit.
Bush4Ever wrote:I once read an article about a 6 foot guard (maybe it was J. Nelson?), who in responding to someone's criticism that he was only 6 feet tall in shoes said "don't you play the fucking game in shoes?"
For some reason I found that hilarious, and as a guy in that gray area, appreciate it.
You're 5'10". That's not gray area, bro.
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe you might block every shot."
Bill Russell
"I'm just 'bout that action, boss"
L.O.B. = Love our Brothers.
elmouse03 wrote:
Well it's working well for Russell Wilson.
Well, yeah. Can't argue that. Most guys aren't blessed with the other physical traits he has though.
Since when is having a ridiculous defense a physical trait?
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Haha. Yeah, that defense was nasty this year. hopefully next year also. But he has amazing quickness, vision, work ethic, huge hands, born leader, etc. He's a rare combination.
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe you might block every shot."
Bill Russell
"I'm just 'bout that action, boss"
L.O.B. = Love our Brothers.
AlaskaHawks wrote:
Well, yeah. Can't argue that. Most guys aren't blessed with the other physical traits he has though.
Since when is having a ridiculous defense a physical trait?
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Haha. Yeah, that defense was nasty this year. hopefully next year also. But he has amazing quickness, vision, work ethic, huge hands, born leader, etc. He's a rare combination.
Yea I know I was just yanking your chain. No doubt he's a solid QB with all those traits you mentioned.
Things will get interesting when the contracts end for some of the bigger name players. I doubt they will be able to keep everyone.
Hopefully the Eagles can pick up some of the scraps haha.
AbeVigodaLive wrote:Under 6 feet makes a HUGE difference.
There are 6 or 7 guys who were listed exactly at 6'0" who are better than almost all of the guys in this category. Good luck whoever gets stuck with Charlie Chriss or Mike Wilks.
Would sure make more sense to include 6' and under, rather than just under.
Edit: Especially since most guys are probably like Clevetown and are "6'0", when in reality they are more 5'10"-5'11".
Boom. My theory that there are only about 7 guys in the world that say they're 6 feet... and are actually 6 feet.
- 6 foot guys claim to be 6'1"
- 5'11" guys claim to be 6 feet.
[Note: Since I'm one of those 7 guys, it's a pet peeve of mine. Obviously.]
