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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by MacLovin, May 19, 2013.

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Thought this might be an interesting thread, assuming we have a decent amount of pickup basketball players around here. I always get called "Dirk". I'm 6'3 (which basically amounts to being a 7 footer in pickup ball) and can hit the 3, that's why. It's hard for me to find a player for myself.

The 3 ball is my only offense, basically (no post moves despite usually being the tallest person playing). I play really good defense and get a lot of rebounds and blocks. Maybe like a mix of Mehmet Okur and Serge Ibaka?

What about you guys?

#1 MacLovin, May 19, 2013

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combo of Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Isiah Thomas, Ray Allen, Dikembe, and a hint of John Stockton. I know, that's disgusting, but I like to elbow people in the stomach on picks.

#2 Kam, May 19, 2013
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Pretty cool thread.

Personally for me, I always get called the white Paul Pierce. Like Pierce I can shoot the 3 and if you go for my pump fake I'll drive right by you. I can also hit the mid-range J pretty consistently.

#3 htownrox1, May 19, 2013
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I got Peja peja stojakovic a lot from my shot release/3 ball...JSmoove a few times...other than that...Mad Max....lolol

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Wilt Chamberlain.

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I've never played basketball, so I'll go with Royce White.

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The Great Ryan Bowen...

Mostly Mike Miller to be honest. Shooting threes and limited driving to basket while playing adequate defense.

#8 LivinLikeLarry, May 19, 2013
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I'll be the first to say it, Greg Oden. Let's see who says they are like Lin.

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Jeremy Lin and everyone pretty much always forfeits before I even touch the ball because of fear from my greatness.

#11 Jontro, May 19, 2013
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I'll be the first to say it, Greg Oden. Let's see who says they are like Lin.
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#12 LivinLikeLarry, May 19, 2013
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They call me the white mamba on the court. I'm pretty good

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I've been called Chase Budinger, but that has more to do with my looks than anything else. I pretty much shoot 3's and try (and fail) at Euro-stepping to the basket while playing little to no defense. I'm also locker room cancer and constantly berate my teammates for not giving me the ball enough. I also fancy myself as a Jimmer, and never shy away from taking half-court shots when I'm feeling in the mode.

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Greg Oden

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Strengths - Mid range jump shots, passing , driving to the basket, setting up people, speed.

Weaknesses- Rebounding , interior defense , boxing out.

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I'm past my prime due to family, work, and so on but it was alot of fun street ball and one type stuff. I hit 5'6" in Jr high and only grew 1" after lol. I TRIED to play 1-5 and be every one from Jordan to Spud. Dam I miss those days. Didn't realize I was Muggsy short till my freshman year in Jr college. Didn't stop a small school football scholarship. Oh well, cool thread OP.

#17 Dgn1, May 19, 2013
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Reece Gaines, because usually when the other team is considerably better, the other team will trade their best player and in turn they'll throw me the other way.

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AC Green. Can't get laid.

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Used to be Ben Wallace, because I am not that tall (6') but goes after tons of rebound.

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