It's a question of when the wheels come off now, not when...though seeing someone capable of playing into their 40s isn't without precedent of late. More, given the rules changes to promote longevity at the position, the state of medicine, and the year round maintenance athletes understand is a necessary part of their industry, I won't be surprised if the average exit of great ones doesn't look more like Brady's in the future, which means any number of records that once fell begrudgingly may begin to flip with more regularity, at least until that average settles into it.Brady turned 41.
A thing not in dispute.It's a question of when the wheels come off now, not [if]
I'm thinking Favre and Testaverde. Favre's wheels definitely had come off, and Testaverde . . . I never saw his wheels in the first place....though seeing someone capable of playing into their 40s isn't without precedent of late.
In which case, if you're right (and that isn't granted), then Brady'll be seen as a pioneer.More, given the rules changes to promote longevity at the position, the state of medicine, and the year round maintenance athletes understand is a necessary part of their industry, I won't be surprised if the average exit of great ones doesn't look more like Brady's in the future, which means any number of records that once fell begrudgingly may begin to flip with more regularity, at least until that average settles into it.
Excellent.A thing not in dispute.
And Moon. He had one good year after 40 for the Seahawks.I'm thinking Favre and Testaverde.
No, he had his best year after turning 40, but then the Saints gave him that one shot too many in the playoffs and it broke him, the way Peyton was broken the second time. But before that he was amazing. That's the worry with Brady. At his age he's one injury away from that wall.Favre's wheels definitely had come off,
Vinny could ball. But he was streaky. He had two of his best statistical years coming in as relief after he turned 40.and Testaverde . . . I never saw his wheels in the first place.![]()
Not sure what you mean there. The rules and medicine aren't a subjective evaluation. The rules have been altered since the 90s to protect the offensive skill positions and medicine and nutrition continue to become a more integral part of the athlete's life, especially at that position. So I won't be surprised or awed by a number of the best being effective at a point previously thought to be beyond reach.In which case, if you're right (and that isn't granted)
No (see: Favre) for the great play after 40 bit, but he could be the standard bearer for longevity if he passes Favre with three solid years still under center. And I think, absent that injury no one can see coming, he should do it.then Brady'll be seen as a pioneer.
Best system qb of all time and an all-time great. Even more impressive is his sustained level of play, approaching taking the Jabar mantle away from Favre...unless Brees does it. Depends on the fickle finger of fate.Legend.
No one ever went broke betting on the overdog. :L)My Golden State Warriors won on opening night and the LA Lakers lost. Life is good.
My Golden State Warriors won on opening night and the LA Lakers lost. Life is good.
My starting 5 using the modern system:
One guard - Magic, with Stockton as his backup
Two guard - Michael, with Oscar as his backup
Three guard - LeBron, with Larry as his backup
Four guard - Duncan, with Malone as his backup
Five - Olajuwon, with Jabar as his backup
But anything did not happen, and the Red Sox won the title in five games.'Looks like---it's still just the fifth inning---Milwaukee is going to force game seven in the NLCS. So Boston still doesn't know which beat up, worn out National League team they're going to beat---I mean play!---in the World Series. Word on the street is that the Red Sox are the plain favorites whomever it is, and it's difficult to disagree with that, but anything can happen.
Magic I get, but Drexler didn't have the handle of Pasty, or even Nash, so I'm guessing it's more of a PG less second string with an emphasis on scoring over defense.Point-Magic/Clyde backup
You can't start Michael at forward. He's too small in his prime and too slow past it. Oscar is great, of course, but you can't start anyone at shooting guard who isn't named Jordan. Best combination of offense and defense at any position in the history of the game.Shooting G- Big O/ AI
Small F-Lebron/ MichaelJ
Russell and Duncan are essentially the same guy, so I can't quibble. Love Charles too. Good selections.Power F Bill Russell/ Sir Charles
Not as crazy about these, but only because of FT and team chemistry. Jabar is the ultimate team player and had a more complete game than anyone. Olajuwon was my pick because he had a similar ability to play outside his position and play great team ball. He was one of the "baby Jordans" people talked about in the day.Pivot Wilt/Oneal
Magic I get, but Drexler didn't have the handle of Pasty, or even Nash, so I'm guessing it's more of a PG less second string with an emphasis on scoring over defense.
Kareem was AMAZING in his prime. Kareen's prime is forgotten. The early to mid 1970's NBA is mostly forgotten. It's sandwiched between the high scoring and Celtics dominated 1960's and the Magic/Bird 1980's era when the NBA really took off on TV. The Kareem of the 1970's is probably the greatest player in NBA history. He could do it all. He was still great in the 1980's of course but not on the same level as the 1970's Kareem.Not as crazy about these, but only because of FT and team chemistry. Jabar is the ultimate team player and had a more complete game than anyone. Olajuwon was my pick because he had a similar ability to play outside his position and play great team ball. He was one of the "baby Jordans" people talked about in the day.
Love Kareem and I'd probably be inclined to start him more days than not. I was thinking of how "The Dream" would fit with everyone else's game. I'm not sure he wouldn't be a better all around with the group I have starting, but from a pure quality at the position starting point you can't do better. No real weaknesses in his game.Kareem was AMAZING in his prime. Kareen's prime is forgotten. The early to mid 1970's NBA is mostly forgotten. It's sandwiched between the high scoring and Celtics dominated 1960's and the Magic/Bird 1980's era when the NBA really took off on TV. The Kareem of the 1970's is probably the greatest player in NBA history. He could do it all. He was still great in the 1980's of course but not on the same level as the 1970's Kareem.
From his lack of declaration on the point of desiring to remain, and from thinking about what there is for him to gain by leaving, personally speaking, as I set out in my last.Where are people getting this idea that KD wants to leave the Warriors?
\He has not made any public statement to such an affect.
I don't know. I could see the attraction. I'm a Celtics guy, but if I was KD that's where I'd go if I wanted to build my own championship or co-found one. To be part of the rebirth of one of the most storied franchises? That's a draw. To beat the team you were seen as a valuable if mercenary addition to, one that didn't need you to win and proved it? That might be golden.He may leave or he may not. Even if he does leave he is not going to the Lakers.
That I believe.The Lakers can be irrelevant for the next decade for all I care.