When I say players ahead of your time. I meant you are not born yet. Or not a knowledgeable nba fan yet when that player was in his prime.

Mine is kinda a boring answer. But It is Michael Jordan for me.

I am in Mid 20s. So I did not live thru MJ’s 90’s dominance. Since I was born in late 90s.

But watching some videos, both highlights and full game. I can say, he is really a transcendent talent.

The way he was so much better than the other guards and perimeter players in the 90s was amazing. The gap between MJ and Clyde was really big when I watch them both. Eye test wise. Most top players in 90s are big men. Except him!!!

Another player in second place for me is Shaq.

I watch some videos in 2000-2002 Lakers 3 peat. He is really dominant. I feel bad for the opposing Centers.

So, yeah I have MJ and Shaq.

Magic and Larry amazed me too.

But in terms of eye test dominance. MJ and Shaq are the players ahead of my time that I can confidently say will still be dominant today.

What about yours?

If you are a little bit older than me. You can pock players in 60s or 70s like Kareem, Wilt, or Russell.

  • ChewiyMCBEnglish
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    6 days ago

    Hakeem.

    I wasn’t impressed by many NBA players back in the 80s / 90s and especially before due to the rule changes since then and overall talent the league has now with the expansion of the game on a global scale; however… Hakeem is impressive.

    Hakeem was a great defender and overall dominant player… hard to beat him imo. Only more dominant center is probably Shaq who I still think as an overall player isn’t better than Hakeem.