Some of the most versatile players to ever play..

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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 3:23pm #19401

ilike.panochas
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Who are some of the most versatile players that you guys loved watching (current and/or retired)? And when I say “versatile” Im talking about a player that can literally play 3 even 4 different positions, and not just play them but play them effectively. A player that can be labeled as a “swiss army knife” and do anything and everything on the court.
Obviously Magic Johnson is most on everyone’s list, but to me when I was growing up, I loved watching Scottie Pippen. I like how he was PG for Phil Jackson’s triangle offense and he was also capable of guarding against PGs – PFs.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 3:51pm #356393

Godfather
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Hate me for this….Pau Gasol.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 3:53pm #356394

wd40rocks
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The 2004 version of Kirilenko was a beast.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 4:23pm #356418

dwilks101586
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MVP 04 KG, 00-02 Webber, pacers Ron Artest
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 4:37pm #356425

Steroid
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If LeBron James went down on the block more often, I would say he is the most versatile. Arguably, he probably still is the most versatile because he can do everything exceptionally well..
Not in any particular order:
Lamar Odom
Charles Barkley
Oscar Robertson
Rasheed Wallace
Shawn Marion
Vlade Divac
Sure there is a lot more.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 4:42pm #356429

Tongue-Out-Like-23
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Tayshaun Prince.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 4:47pm #356433

ilike.panochas
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The guy that mentioned 2004 Andrei Kirilenko is on point. What the hell happened to Kirilenko? I think he almost led the league in both Steals and Blocks in one season.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 4:58pm #356439

pattymills
Boris Diaw that one season when he was with Phoenix.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 5:34pm #356478

Tyreke Johnson
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Guys are forgetting guys like Pistol Pete and Nate “Tiny” Archibald, Pistol Pete was a walking triple double and highlight real while Nate “Tiny” Archibald led the league in scoring and assists for one season and also averaged a double double in assists and points as well for a lot of his career, he got it done.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 5:46pm #356485

McDunkin
Well most of the good choices have been said already so ill go international with it and daydimitris diamantidis of panathinaikos
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 5:48pm #356487

Demarcus Oneal
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Lamar odom is the most versatile player in the nba today he could basically play all 5 positions
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 5:49pm #356488

MagikKnick
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20 bucks says that none of that is spelled correctly…. o_O
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 6:04pm #356499

McDunkin
your right i didnt even notice how bad i spelled his first name and the site wont let me edit it
Dimitris Diamantidis of Panathinaikos
i owe you 20 internet bucks, dont let me forget
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 6:05pm #356500

MagikKnick
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lmao, i just took a wild guess….spelling most European names is always a hassle
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 6:10pm #356502

ghettosermon
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Penny Hardaway baby. Sad I see mentions of guys like Diaw and Odom and no one’s mentioned Penny yet.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 6:29pm #356513

Godfather
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KG, for a series in the playoffs when Sam Cassell was b-i-t-c-h-ing about his back, KG played PG
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 7:18pm #356534

ilike.panochas
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KG is definitely the most versatile 7 footer in the NBA history. No one had more skills at his height, I would say Dirk Nowitzki comes close but KG’s post up,inside game and Defense is way better.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/17/2010 - 8:37pm #356555

marcusfizer21
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Scottie Pippen…
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