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The late Eddie Griffin would have been nice. Had decent size at 6-10. Was an elite shot blocker (2.1 blocks in just 19 minutes). Rebounded well. Wasn't a high volume 3-point shooter but for a big in that era to take around 2-3 a game (which explains why coaches hated him) and make at least one was a nice weapon to have and build around.

There's also LaFrentz, who probably wouldn't be getting injured as much if he wasn't forced to bang with centers.

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[–] geodim@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

KG somehow would have been even greater in this era, because he would be encouraged to take one step back and turn those long ass twos into threes.

[–] Jackolantern@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In the picture, dirk, would have been more elite. Would have possibly played center with range and might be rated as one of the best centers in the game.

[–] DillonBrooksEnjoyer@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Well yeah, but that’s not worth posting a thread over lol. Kinda obvious.

[–] Jackolantern@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

That’s true though lol

[–] adriator@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

Peja Stojakovic. One of the best shooters of the 2000s.

[–] orcrist@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

The Matrix is a name that often comes up when this question is asked.

[–] Moeaverage@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Jonathan Bender would be fun to watch!

[–] bingbong@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I'd love to see Tim Thomas with a green light to shoot 15 threes a game