Starting a team from scratch

[JJman Returns]

Who do you take?

In the midst of the Westbrook thread, I'd like to see what the popular opinion here is of who would be taken first to start a team completely from scratch.

[cbarrier90]

Who do you take?

In the midst of the Westbrook thread, I'd like to see what the popular opinion here is of who would be taken first to start a team completely from scratch.

 

Depends on a ton of factors. All things being equal, LeBron.

 

But, based on contract, age, etc. right now, it's easily Anthony Davis. 21 years old only in his third year and he's already on this list.

[Wanderlai]

Amazing how OKC was gifted 3 of the top 7/8 players in the league but screwed it up.

[cbarrier90]

Amazing how OKC was gifted 3 of the top 7/8 players in the league but screwed it up.

 

They haven't screwed up the Westbrook/Durant combo yet but you know it's only a matter of time.

 

Also shout out to the Pelicans for drafting Anthony Davis and hurrying their rebuild too fast and capping themselves out just short of the West playoffs every season.

[MichaelNewtonII]

If we're talking about giving a team the best chance at winning immediately, I think anyone would be a complete idiot to suggest anyone either than LeBron James. But if we're talking about I want to go with a younger guy I'll take anthony davis or westbrook, while also giving consideration to Andrew wiggins (I think he's going to develop into something very very special)

[Omega Atrocity]

You don't take James here, just because in 2 or 3 years I think he's going to hit a wall hard and not be nearly the same player he is now. It's pretty much Davis, I don't see how you pick anyone else.

[Goondal]

Anthony Davis, and it is not even close for me.  Damn lottery

[MichaelNewtonII]

If someone is creating a team, and says "I want to win a title THIS YEAR" they are an idiot if they do not pick LeBron James

[bLACKpANTHER]

if you pick anyone but LeBron, step away from your keyboard.. cbarrier90 has some substance with the age factor but I still feel like LeBron has another 5 years of top flight bball in him..

 

I dont think people really understand what we are seeing.. when it's all said and done: MJ, Kobe and LeBron will be the Top 3 ever to do it and it won't even be close.

[Germy Ego]

They haven't screwed up the Westbrook/Durant combo yet but you know it's only a matter of time.

Also shout out to the Pelicans for drafting Anthony Davis and hurrying their rebuild too fast and capping themselves out just short of the West playoffs every season.

I'll never get over the fact that we should have had Anthony Davis but got screwed by the lottery

[Cheek]

if you pick anyone but LeBron, step away from your keyboard.. cbarrier90 has some substance with the age factor but I still feel like LeBron has another 5 years of top flight bball in him..

 

I dont think people really understand what we are seeing.. when it's all said and done: MJ, Kobe and LeBron will be the Top 3 ever to do it and it won't even be close.

Ok, you can pick Lebron and get that great 5 years left in him, but I'm going to pick Davis and have him run my franchise for 13+ years at a high performance. I understand how great Lebron is, but we are talking about someone you can build a dynasty with. Lebron doesn't have that much time. And when it's all said and done I think Davis will be at least the 2nd best PF of all time. Need to see how many rings he wins to compare him with Duncan. 

[SOJA]

anthony davis and it isn't even close, he is already one of the premier players in the league is only 21. if you choose anyone else you are a homer

[camycamcan]

Hardens ballin

[†William Moore†]

LeBron is old

KD doesn't have the killer champion mentality in him

Westbrook is more concerned with his own numbers than the team winning (will never win a championship imo, stat padder). Is also a choker in late-game situations.

Harden is one dimensional

PG is a diva

 

AD or Curry for me