So.. when do the Finals start, in a month? I mean come on, nobody needs a break this long. I swear these guys are treated like the NFL these days, it's freakin basketball, it's not even physical anymore.
I'm frustrated too, but honestly, it's all about the media. They have to book literally thousands of rooms and rental cars. Tough to do on the spur of the moment. The Finals start date was known before the playoffs started. This was the reason the NBA went to the 2-3-2 format. I'm not sure why they went back to the 2-2-1-1-1 format, but it can't be easy on the media. I'm not saying the media should be the focus, but I do understand their issues with dates and travel.
I don't remember the media being the main focus back when we were in 4 Finals in 5 years or even the last time we went to 3 straight, but I guess the world has changed. Sucks, but it's true.
Chuck played with Hakeem, Pip, Moses, Ainge, Dr J, Cheeks, Scott Brooks, Mario Elie, Kevin Willis, and Drexler. That's people he played with. Underdog can figure out the rest. I don't get paid for this.
Gotcha. But also some other all-stars. I think he played with 7 Hall of Famers. Bron has about 5 (if Love makes it). Kobe? 2.
Yeah.... Shaq played for: Orlando, Lakers, Miami, Phoenix, Cleveland, Boston. And he was teammate of Ron Harper, John Salley, Robert Horry, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, which is like 20 years right there. So... not that crazy at all, but pretty amazing. You've got to be a long time player, switch a bunch of teams and play with a lot of journeymen. I've done some work for the 2 players below, but... I would imagine people like Kevin Willis... _________________________________ The same list of Kevin Willis: 2015 - Kerr as coach, SAS, 2003 2014 - Duncan, SAS, 2003 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - Dirk, DAL, 2007 2010 - Mbenga, DAL, 2007 2009 - Mbenga, DAL, 2007 2008 - Doc Rivers as coach, ATL, 1984 2007 - Duncan, SAS, 2003 2006 - Antoine Walker, ATL, 2005 2005 - Duncan, SAS, 2003 2004 - Corliss Williamson, TOR, 2001 2003 - Himself 2002 - Gump, DAL, 2007 2001 - Gump, DAL, 2007 2000 - Gump, DAL, 2007 1999 - Duncan, SAS, 2003 1998 - Kerr, SAS, 2003 1997 - Kerr, SAS, 2003 1996 - Kerr, SAS, 2003 1995 - Tracy Murray, TOR, 2001 1994 - Hakeem, HOU, 1997 1993 - B.J. Armstrong, GSW, 1996 1992 - B.J. Armstrong, GSW, 1996 1991 - B.J. Armstrong, GSW, 1996 1990 - John Salley, MIA, 1995 1989 - Micheal Williams, TOR, 1999 1988 - Wes Matthews, ATL, 1990 1987 - Wes Matthews, ATL, 1990 1986 - Sly Williams, ATL, 1985 1985 - Mike McGee, ATL, 1988 1984 - 1983 - Moses Malone, ATL, 1991 1982 - Mike McGee, ATL, 1988 1981 - 1980 1979 - Gus Williams, ATL, 1987 1978 - 1977 - Johnny Davis, ATL, 1985 _____________________________________ The same list for Juwan Howard would be (listed is a champion player he was a teammate of, on which team, what year): 2016 - LeBron, MIA, 2013 2015 - 2014 - Shannon Brown, CHA, 2009 2013 - Champ, so all of them 2012 - Champ, so all of them 2011 - Dirk, DAL, 2008 2010 - Shannon Brown, CHA, 2009 2009 - Shannon Brown, CHA, 2009 2008 - Ray Allen, MIA, 2013 2007 - Finley, DAL, 2002 2006 - Wade, MIA, 2013 2005 - Nazr Mohammed, CHA, 2009 2004 - Billups, DEN, 2009 2003 - Mengke Bateer*, DEN, 2002 2002 - Gump, DAL, 2008 2001 - Gump, DAL, 2008 2000 - Gump, DAL, 2008 1999 - Avery Johnson, DAL, 2002 1998 - 1997 - 1996 - 1995 - Tracy Murray, WAS, 1997 1994 - Vernon Maxwell, DAL, 2001 1993 - Scott Williams, DEN, 2002 1992 - Scott Williams, DEN, 2002 1991 - Scott Williams, DEN, 2002 And it's Juwan Howard, for crying our loud. ___________________________________ The same kind of list for Scotty Pippen 2012 - Eddy Curry, CHI, 2004 2011 - Tyson Chandler, CHI, 2004 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - Derek Anderson, POR, 2002 2005 - Linton Johnson III, CHI, 2004 2004 - Rasheed Wallace, POR, 2002 2003 - Steve Kerr, CHI, 1993 2002 - 2001 - Ron Harper, CHI, 1995 2000 - Ron Harper, CHI, 1995 1999 - Steve Kerr, CHI, 1993 1998 - Champ, so all of them 1997 - Champ, so all of them 1996 - Champ, so all of them 1995 - Hakeem Olajuwon, HOU, 1999 1994 - Hakeem Olajuwon, HOU, 1999 1993 - Champ, so all of them 1992 - Champ, so all of them 1991 - Champ, so all of them 1990 - Rodman, CHI, 1998 1989 - Rodman, CHI, 1998 1988 - 1987 - 1986 - Robert Parish, CHI, 2004 1985 - Chuck Nevitt, CHI, 1992 1984 - Robert Parish, CHI, 2004 1983 - 1982 - 1981 - Robert Parish, CHI, 2004 P.S. Yeah, too much free time on my hands.
Oh yeah, Chuck. 2007 - Michael Finley, PHO 2006 - Shandon Anderson, HOU 2005 - Tony Massenburg,HOU 2004 - 2003 - Kevin Willis 2002 - 2001 - 2000 - A.C. Green 1999 - Mario Elie 1998 - Pippen 1997 - Pippen 1996 - Pippen 1995 - Hakeem 1994 - Hakeem 1993 - Pippen 1992 - Pippen 1991 - Pippen 1990 - Gerald Henderson 1989 - Rick Mahorn, Phi 1988 - Rambis 1987 - Rambis 1986 - Ainge 1985 - Rambis 1984 - Ainge 1983 - Moses Malone 1982 - Rambis 1981 - Gerald Henderson
I'm curious about Dirk 98–99 Avery Johnson w SA 1999–00 Devean George w LAL, Tyronn Lue w LAL, Derek Fisher LAL 2000–01 Devean George w LAL, Tyronn Lue w LAL, Derek Fisher LAL 2001–02 Samaki Walker with LAL, Devean George w LAL, Derek Fisher LAL 2002–03 Kevin Willis w SA 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 Antoine Walker w MIA 2006–07 Michael Finely w SA 2007–08 Rajon Rondo w BOS 2008–09 DJ, the Lion Killer w LAL, Josh Powell, Lamar Odom LAL, Derek Fisher LAL 2009–10 DJ, the Lion Killer w LAL, Josh Powell, Lamar Odom LAL, Derek Fisher LAL 2010–11 Obviously the whole cast, for various years. 2011–12 Juwan Howard with MIA 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 Harrison Barnes w GS 2015–16 Richard Jefferson w CLE 2016–17 That's a very impressive list.
Eddy won a ship with Miami in 2012. Was teammates with Pippen in Chicago in 2004. Similar thinking for Linton.
Curry was not on the playoff roster, thus he doesn't count. Same Linton. Only play 2 regular season games with the 05 Spurs.
