Which decade had the best NBA basketball players

[blackgloves]

Look at the names under the decades to help spark memory. Some of these guys played in both decades and I tried to choose which to put them under by when they played in their prime.

Patrick Ewing-drafted 85
Michael Jordan-drafted 84
Hakeem Olajuwon- drafted 84
karl malone- drafted 85
Charles Barkely- drafted 85
John Stockton- drafted 84



70's
Wilt Chamerlin
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Julis Erving
Elvin Hayes
Walt Fraizer
Willis Reed
Bill Walton

80's
Magic Johson
Larry Bird
Isah Thomas
Kevin McHale
Benard King
James Worthy
Moses Malone
Michael Cooper
Alex English
George Gervin
Dominique Wilkins

90's
Patrick Ewing
Michael Jordan
David Robinson
Hakeem Olajuwon
Reggie Miller
karl malone
Shawn Kemp
Scottie Pippen
Charles Barkely
John Stockton

00's
Tim Duncan
Steve Nash
Labron James
Dwayne Wade
Kobe Bryant
Yao Ming
Dirk Nowitzki
A. Stoudemire
Allen Iverson
Tracy McGrady
Baron Davis
Ben Wallace
Rasheed Wallace
Shaq

[Dustin00whoop]

Uh, Jordan could go in the 80s & that would make the 80s the best hands down!

[PinetarAg]

Uh, Jordan could go in the 80s & that would make the 80s the best hands down!


I was just about to say that....alot of the players on the 90's list was drafted in the 80's

[blackgloves]

I was just about to say that....alot of the players on the 90's list was drafted in the 80's


yeah I know. Jordan and the others though (IMO) did most of their damage in the 90's

just roll with it.

[Dustin00whoop]

actually, the majority of them, now that I look at it more closely!

[blackgloves]

actually, the majority of them, now that I look at it more closely!


so tell me which decade the belong in then?

[PinetarAg]

90's
Patrick Ewing-drafted 85
Michael Jordan-drafted 84
Hakeem Olajuwon- drafted 84
karl malone- drafted 85
Charles Barkely- drafted 85
John Stockton- drafted 84

so its not like they were drafted in the late 80's

[blackgloves]

90's
Patrick Ewing-drafted 85
Michael Jordan-drafted 84
Hakeem Olajuwon- drafted 84
karl malone- drafted 85
Charles Barkely- drafted 85
John Stockton- drafted 84

so its not like they were drafted in the late 80's


so would you consider all of those 80's then?

Just tell me so I can fix the poll for you

[Dustin00whoop]

Yeah, what Pinetar said......I would put those 6 in the 80s!

[Loftin]

90's
Patrick Ewing-drafted 85
Michael Jordan-drafted 84
Hakeem Olajuwon- drafted 84
karl malone- drafted 85
Charles Barkely- drafted 85
John Stockton- drafted 84

so its not like they were drafted in the late 80's

Right, but all of those players hit their prime in the 90s. They all played in the NBA Finals, but only Olajuwon from that list played in the NBA Finals in the 80s (of course, he went to two more in the 90s and won them).

[blackgloves]

Yeah, what Pinetar said......I would put those 6 in the 80s!


even if they played far more seasons in the 90's?

[blackgloves]

Right, but all of those players hit their prime in the 90s. They all played in the NBA Finals, but only Olajuwon from that list played in the NBA Finals in the 80s (of course, he went to two more in the 90s and won them).


see, I thought on both sides but came up with the answers with this kinda thinking

I cant please everyone. Yall figure this out so I can fix it before too many vote

[Loftin]

Colby BryantAwesome.:D

[Loftin]

see, I thought on both sides but came up with the answers with this kinda thinking

I cant please everyone. Yall figure this out so I can fix it before too many vote

Also, going with that "in their prime" thinking, I think Shaq should be 2000s. Also, you could make an argument for Iverson in either decade.

[Dustin00whoop]

I don't think they all hit their prime in the 90s & I definitely don't think they played the majority of their seasons in the 90s.

Granted, they hit their career milestones in the 90s, but most of those guys were on the decline of their careers by '93 or '94.

Its your poll. Just my opinion! I'm voting for the 80s because I classify them as players of the 80s.

[blackgloves]

Also, going with that "in their prime" thinking, I think Shaq should be 2000s. Also, you could make an argument for Iverson in either decade.


fixed it

Im keeping it just like it is now. People can vote based on what they think and where they think these players should go

[blackgloves]

I don't think they all hit their prime in the 90s & I definitely don't think they played the majority of their seasons in the 90s.

Granted, they hit their career milestones in the 90s, but most of those guys were on the decline of their careers by '93 or '94.

Its your poll. Just my opinion! I'm voting for the 80s because I classify them as players of the 80s.


That'll work...

Go back and see how I edited it. I made it so others could figure out where each of those go.

Also, Im torn between the 90's and the 00's. Ill probably go 90's. I see the list being like I made it, and thats why im probably going 90's.

[Loftin]

fixed it

Im keeping it just like it is now. People can vote based on what they think and where they think these players should go

:rep: for NBA discussion. We never get enough of that here.

[Loftin]

I don't think they all hit their prime in the 90s & I definitely don't think they played the majority of their seasons in the 90s.

Granted, they hit their career milestones in the 90s, but most of those guys were on the decline of their careers by '93 or '94.

Its your poll. Just my opinion! I'm voting for the 80s because I classify them as players of the 80s.

Hakeem Olajuwon: more seasons in 90s than 80s, most all-star games in 90s, both championships in 90s, all MVP and defensive player of year awards in 90s.

Michael Jordan: all 6 'chips in 90s, Dream Team in 90s, all MVPs in 90s.

Karl Malone: most seasons played in 90s than any other decade, only made the NBA Finals in 90s and 2000s.

Patrick Ewing: only made the NBA Finals in '94 and played more seasons in 90s than in 80s.

David Robinson: didn't actually come to Spurs until after Navy commitment in '90.

Charles Barkley: MVP in 90s, NBA Finals appearance in 90s, rebound king rivalry with Rodman in 90s.

Shawn Kemp: never played in 80s

Reggie Miller: all playoff appearances and memorable buzzer-beaters were in 90s, played most of his career in 90s.

Scottie Pippen and John Stockton: overrated and unlikeable, but they played most of their careers in the 90s

[Dustin00whoop]

Who the hell is talking about David Robinson, Shawn Kemp, Pippen, or Stockton?

Olajuwon, Malone, Ewing, & Barkley were at their best in the late 80s. Granted they may have won their championships & MVPs in the early 90s, but thats only because they had more talent around them at that time! Jordan was great throughout but he gained his stardom as a big-time baller in the 80s! The shoes came out in the 80s for crying out loud!

Lebron is considered a player of the 2000s. He probably won't start raking in all his Championships & MVPs until the early 2010s. Are you going to then consider him a player of the 2010s?

[blackgloves]

Lebron by far is a 2000's player. though his prime may be late 00's early 10's. he was drafted in the 00's, he's played MANY playoff games in the 00's (they will make the playoffs every year for the next few years)

Its fun to debate and I see both sides, but thats my opinion

[PinetarAg]

I really think Jordan should be an 80's guy....he really made a name for him on some very bad teams....once the cast was in place is then they started winning

[PinetarAg]

so putting Jordan in the 80's I pick the 80's.

[Loftin]

I really think Jordan should be an 80's guy....he really made a name for him on some very bad teams....once the cast was in place is then they started winning

He was a good, young player in the 80s. That's when he and Dominique Wilkins made the dunk contest a must-see event. Allen Iverson, Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin Garnett all made their name in 90s, but they are definitely players of the 2000s era.

However, his 6 titles were in the 90s. His MVPs were in the 90s. His 69-point game against Cleveland was in the 90s. His 38-point game with the flu was in the 90s. The Dream Team was in the 90s. When Jordan retired in '93, everyone said that he had retired in his "prime." He came back, and won 3 more titles.

[Dustin00whoop]

Air Jordans revolutionized the NBA & the shoe market...those came out in the 80s. That ends the argument in my mind!

[Pflugerville Ag]

80's, hands down.