I’m curious of NBA players ahead of their time. I’m trying to think and find NBA players who are role players or out of the league because they don’t fit the era they are in. I’m not looking for superstars that could also fit in another era. For example, Kawhi Leonard or LeBron James would do well in most if not every era. I’m not looking for those guys. I’m searching for players such as Boban who could’ve played in the 80’s and 90’s. Or Meyers Leonard in the early 10’s. Or Alize Johnson in the 90’s. Or Pat Bev in the 90’s/00’s. Or Montrezl in the 90’s. Or Nerlens Noel in the 80’s/90’s/00’s. Stanley Johnson 80’s/90’s. Or Jarrell Brantley in the 90’s.

Any help would be appreciated! Thank you so much!

  • ShootMeWithAKnifeB
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    2 months ago

    Maybe Scal will be allowed to shoot more.

    Although not a role player, Brian Taylor is always the first name comes to my mind when thinking about “ahead of time”.

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      2 months ago

      What about the other Skal lol? Teach me about Brian Taylor

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        2 months ago

        You mean Skal Labissiere? Maybe if he was born earlier he could actually be another Aldridge.

        As of Brian, he’s a PG who shot 37% from 3 on 3.1 3PA back in 79-80 when NBA first added 3 point line.

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          2 months ago

          Oh wow I never knew that. I’ll have to do some research on him. Any reason why he doesn’t get brought up as much as others from that era?

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      2 months ago

      Scal was not that good. His efficiency was bad