Overrated Nba/pba Players

[gift_of_game]

that's `coz you probably didn't see him in his prime. and I can't blame you---not enough people have.

 

he was a ferocious dunker, an even more intimidating shot-blocker and had such soft hands that were made for completing passes and sinking lazy perimeter jumpers. and to top it all off, he read the floor well.

 

he practically undressed David Robinson and the whole collegiate team that the US sent to Seoul.

come to think of it, Sabas was actually the single biggest reason why USA basketball formed the original Dream Team.

 

the Sabonis you saw who came into the league as a 30-year-old rookie with an even older body (after a host of injuries) was really just a shell of one of basketball's best big men.

and even in that incarnation, he was a whole lot better than most people gave him credit for.

[orionpax]

If "Sabas" got into the NBA in 1985 (damn em USSR & the NBA minimum age requirement back then which is 21 yrs old), he could have made Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing pee in their pants with the arsenal of moves (offensive & defensive) he had in his prime, you got a great passer, a shooter, a rebounder, can run the floor, an effective post player, a fierce defender in a "mobile & agile" 7'3" frame....but several ankle & achilles tendon injuries robbed most of his abilities (plus the added weight)

 

The "Sabas" most kids saw in the NBA is only about 20-30% of the "Sabas" in his prime, but still he was still an "effective" player in his Blazers stint

 

Those who were following the Euro basketball scene from 1981-1995 would know what im saying

Edited April 25, 2008 by orionpax

[howard_the_duck]

sabonis was my little sister's favorite player

 

since we both hate the lakers :evil:

[dallas316]

ahehe fave ko din kaya si sabonis nun! kc nga wala pako idea sa NBA nun kaya nagtataka ako kung bkit wala na si sabonis nun ee.. si rrasheed wallace na un napapansin ko hehehe my puti sa ibabaw ng ulo hihi

[kLique]

well i doubt that. sabonis would help the blazers inside but they need to stop mj and the rest of the bulls.

 

well it could always be argued both ways

[silver41surfer]

that's `coz you probably didn't see him in his prime. and I can't blame you---not enough people have.

 

he was a ferocious dunker, an even more intimidating shot-blocker and had such soft hands that were made for completing passes and sinking lazy perimeter jumpers. and to top it all off, he read the floor well.

 

he practically undressed David Robinson and the whole collegiate team that the US sent to Seoul.

come to think of it, Sabas was actually the single biggest reason why USA basketball formed the original Dream Team.

 

the Sabonis you saw who came into the league as a 30-year-old rookie with an even older body (after a host of injuries) was really just a shell of one of basketball's best big men.

and even in that incarnation, he was a whole lot better than most people gave him credit for.

 

Is he the one who blocked "the Admiral" twice in one of the olympic games in Barcelona? Can't forget that moment!!! :thumbsupsmiley:

Edited April 25, 2008 by silver41surfer

[gift_of_game]

man, that wasn't just a block, it was a man-sized block as in "pinakain ng bola".

guy could play and there's no doubt that he could've changed Portland's fortunes during their runs.

[thonetteski]

Is he the one who blocked "the Admiral" twice in one of the olympic games in Barcelona? Can't forget that moment!!! thumbsupsmiley.gif

 

yup... he's the one and that was the admiral most embarrassing moment.... if only he had played in the NBA during his prime, he could have made a big difference for any team that he would play on...

[gift_of_game]

straight from the

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and

(though rather regrettable for Team USA)... Edited April 25, 2008 by gift_of_game

[parts_unknown]

FREDDIE ABUDA

[thonetteski]

so far... i think one of the most overrated PBA player is Jun Limpot... imagine, it took him how many years before finally winning a ring... and to think sta. lucia gambled a lot of money on him, still the realtors won their 1st championship after trading him out....

[silver41surfer]

FREDDIE ABUDA

 

 

What the???

[khilua23]

NBA OVERRATED:

Michael Olowokandi and Kwame Brown... both teams didn't capitalize on the luxury of having the number one picks in the draft.

 

PBA OVERRATED:

Jon Ordonio - nakuha pa siya through direct acquisition noon.

Andy Seigle and Marlou Aquino - both players 6'9", number 1 draft picks, and ROY?? their not using their heights to their advantage.

 

PBA IMPORT:

Darius Rice - considered by the experts as the "real deal" nung start ng conference.. cousin of one time NBA 3PT king Glen Rice? Ayun, pauuwiin na ng Purefoods.

[NeverSayDiet]

Harold Miner

Isaiah Rider

Dwayne Wade

Lebron James

Stephon Marbury

Steve Francis

Eric Montross

Bryant Reeves

Nick Anderson

Gerald Wilkins

Darko Milicic

 

 

PBA

Jon Ordonio

Alex Cabagnot

[kLique]

NBA OVERRATED:

Michael Olowokandi and Kwame Brown... both teams didn't capitalize on the luxury of having the number one picks in the draft.

 

PBA OVERRATED:

Jon Ordonio - nakuha pa siya through direct acquisition noon.

Andy Seigle and Marlou Aquino - both players 6'9", number 1 draft picks, and ROY?? their not using their heights to their advantage.

 

PBA IMPORT:

Darius Rice - considered by the experts as the "real deal" nung start ng conference.. cousin of one time NBA 3PT king Glen Rice? Ayun, pauuwiin na ng Purefoods.

 

confirmed na ba to? where'd you get the news?