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Best no1 pick in last 20 years

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Air Langhi, Nov 2, 2009.

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best no1 pick?

  1. shaq

    22 vote(s)
    19.5%

  2. duncan

    35 vote(s)
    31.0%

  3. lebron

    28 vote(s)
    24.8%

  4. dwight

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. aikman

    1 vote(s)
    0.9%

  6. peyton

    17 vote(s)
    15.0%

  7. chipper

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. orlando pace

    1 vote(s)
    0.9%

  9. arod

    2 vote(s)
    1.8%

  10. other

    7 vote(s)
    6.2%
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  1. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    Across all sports who has been the best no1 pick?


    LeBron James
    Tim Duncan
    Shaquille O'Neal
    Peyton Manning
    Troy Aikman
    Alex Rodriguez
    Orlando Pace
    Dwight Howard
    Chipper Jones

    I believe everyone on the list has taken a team to the finals.

    The NFL seems to be the worst sport to get a no 1 pick in.
     
    #1 Air Langhi, Nov 2, 2009
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  2. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Member

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    Mario Williams
     
    #2 Mr. Clutch, Nov 2, 2009
  3. Chamillionaire

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    shaq or duncan. multiple championships
     
    #3 Chamillionaire, Nov 2, 2009
  4. Shaud

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    When you say number 1 pick do you mean for that team or just period?

    Because Shaq didn't win one for Orlando.
     
    #4 Shaud, Nov 2, 2009
  5. rrj_gamz

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    Aikman won for the team the drafted him, going through the tough times...
     
    #5 rrj_gamz, Nov 2, 2009
  6. Landlord Landry

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    Phillip Rivers

    lol.
     
    #6 Landlord Landry, Nov 2, 2009
  7. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Manning no contest.
     
    #7 Ziggy, Nov 2, 2009
  8. ceonwuka

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    duncan easy.

    won a championship his 2nd year.
    multiple championships for the team that drafted him
    sustained excellence for a decade+
    great leadership by example/ no off-court drama
     
    #8 ceonwuka, Nov 2, 2009
  9. Legend Killer

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    this...
     
    #9 Legend Killer, Nov 2, 2009
  10. moestavern19

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    I agree with this, but there will be a case for Lebron sooner or later.
     
    #10 moestavern19, Nov 2, 2009
  11. Obito

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    It was hard to chose in between Shaq/Duncan/Manning but I went with Shaq.
     
    #11 Obito, Nov 2, 2009
  12. steddinotayto

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    Sure Shaq got the Magic to the Finals but bolted first chance he got. I wouldn't say that that's the best #1 pick for the team that made the pick.

    Duncan's arrival in the NBA (and not just in San Antonio) was dubbed epic before he left Wake Forest and it has been just that.

    Manning's rookie year was a doozy but, hey, virtually all rookie QBs get mauled their first year. He was destined to be the Jim Kelly of this generation (getting close but close enough) and I'm glad he got his ring.

    So I'd vote for Duncan or Manning.
     
    #12 steddinotayto, Nov 2, 2009
  13. ubigred

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    1. Duncan

    and then there is everyone else.
     
    #13 ubigred, Nov 2, 2009
  14. SwoLy-D

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    Not LeBron - no championships with Cleveland
    Not Shaq - no championships with Orlando (good catch, Shaud)
    Not Manning - only 1 championship

    Tie between DAVID ROBINSON and TIM DUNCAN - 2 championships each, 1st pick overall... for 2nd place. They needed each others' help first, and Parker, Horry, and Ginobli later.

    WINNER: Olajuwon - 2 championships with the Rockets, you a-holes. :mad:

    But seriously, it's a toss up between Jeff George, David Carr, and JaMarcus Russell. :eek:
     
    #14 SwoLy-D, Nov 2, 2009
  15. The Cat

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    Duncan and it's not close.
     
    #15 The Cat, Nov 2, 2009
  16. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Duncan really? Because of some rings? I understand that argument within NBA basketball but in the NFL its just too hard to remain on top like that. Manning is possibly the best QB of all-time. He is The Destroyer.
     
    #16 Ziggy, Nov 2, 2009
  17. moestavern19

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    You're not going to convince him, he's always been a big Manning hater.
     
    #17 moestavern19, Nov 2, 2009
  18. plutoblue11

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    It's between Peyton and Shaq.


    Peyton, one of greatest QBs ever vs. one of the greatest centers ever.


    Both dominant players, yet Shaq has more jewelry.
     
    #18 plutoblue11, Nov 2, 2009
  19. ubigred

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    Duncan over Manning.

    Playoffs have not been to kind to Manning. Look at his numbers in the Super Bowl year.........exactly.
     
    #19 ubigred, Nov 2, 2009
  20. SwoLy-D

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    Again, neither the Lakers NOR the Heat drafted Big Diesel, sir. :eek: I don't think he will apply in the discussion of "greatest no1 pick."

    ♫ Tell me how ♪ my smilies taste. :cool:
     
    #20 SwoLy-D, Nov 2, 2009
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