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Spark4Life
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 Posted: 08/07/18 2:14 pm ::: |
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| The lack of love for Tina Thompson in this thread is a bit shocking. |
It would be more shocking if someone considered her to be one of the top four players in league history. |
I wouldn't be shocked.
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GlennMacGrady
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| Posted: 08/07/18 4:12 pm ::: |
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If we use historical analogy, Mt. Rushmore was begun in 1927, 138 years after the first presidential inauguration. The WNBA's measly 20 year existence would be the equivalent of the year 1809, at which point only two Rushmoreans had finished their presidencies, Washington and Jefferson. Therefore, only two WNBA players, at most, should qualify at this infantile point in WNBA history.
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#Occasionalwnbafan
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| Posted: 08/07/18 6:18 pm ::: |
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| A small case could be made for Parker, only thing holding her back is one title, but Parker always brings the goods, and brought excitement to the league when she joined. |
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CamrnCrz1974
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| Posted: 08/07/18 7:13 pm ::: |
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| PUmatty wrote: |
| Spark4Life wrote: |
| The lack of love for Tina Thompson in this thread is a bit shocking. |
It would be more shocking if someone considered her to be one of the top four players in league history. |
I wouldn't be shocked. |
I would be *completely* shocked.
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calbearman76
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| Posted: 08/07/18 7:14 pm ::: |
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| GlennMacGrady wrote: |
If we use historical analogy, Mt. Rushmore was begun in 1927, 138 years after the first presidential inauguration. The WNBA's measly 20 year existence would be the equivalent of the year 1809, at which point only two Rushmoreans had finished their presidencies, Washington and Jefferson. Therefore, only two WNBA players, at most, should qualify at this infantile point in WNBA history.
Taurasi
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But if you had to have finished their career, Taurasi wouldn't qualify.
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PickledGinger
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| Posted: 08/08/18 1:34 am ::: |
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| For me, the two no-brainers are Taurasi & Catchings. Next up for me is Sheryl Swoopes, the OG, in my book. I never saw Cynthia Cooper play and I don't necessarily believe she would dominate today like she did then. Lastly, Sue Bird, because she's probably the most recognizable player in the history of the sport and has won more on all levels than anyone else.
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Richard 77
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| Posted: 08/08/18 4:04 am ::: |
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I re-read the article. I guess I'm going to have to disagree with it. The actual Mt. Rushmore of the WNBA should probably be:
Daniel Stern
Val Ackerman
Cynthia Cooper
Lisa Leslie
Choices are being made due to popularity of players, careers and statistics. Shouldn't be if it weren't for those involved in its creation, there would be no WNBA, thus making this discussion... well, there'd be no discussion._________________ If you cannot inspire yourself to read a book about women's basketball, or any book about women's sports, you cannot inspire any young girl or boy to write a book about them. http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/Richardstrek |
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ucbart
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| Posted: 08/08/18 9:21 am ::: |
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| Spark4Life wrote: |
| The lack of love for Tina Thompson in this thread is a bit shocking. |
It would be more shocking if someone considered her to be one of the top four players in league history. |
Me too. Tina, IMO was made to look better than she actually was by the teams she played on and where the league was talent wise.
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Cooper2009
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| Posted: 08/10/18 9:43 pm ::: |
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| Spark4Life wrote: |
| The lack of love for Tina Thompson in this thread is a bit shocking. |
It would be more shocking if someone considered her to be one of the top four players in league history. |
Me too. Tina, IMO was made to look better than she actually was by the teams she played on and where the league was talent wise. |
Really? I don’t think she’s a Mount Rushmore pick but I think Tina is being extremely underrated here.
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mb1
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| Posted: 08/12/18 3:58 pm ::: |
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Cooper to recognise the league's origins and the initial superstar; Jackson as the next transitional great and to acknowledge the league's somewhat global reach; Taurasi for the transition into the next generation and the more modern attitude; Catchings for everything.
But man that means some painful omissions. |
My four:
Cooper
Taurasi
Jackson
Bird
Then...
Taylor
Catchings
Next..
Swoopes
Thompson
Reluctantly...
Leslie
Moore
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Iluvacc
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| Posted: 08/12/18 5:32 pm ::: |
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| Cooper2009 wrote: |
| ucbart wrote: |
| PUmatty wrote: |
| Spark4Life wrote: |
| The lack of love for Tina Thompson in this thread is a bit shocking. |
It would be more shocking if someone considered her to be one of the top four players in league history. |
Me too. Tina, IMO was made to look better than she actually was by the teams she played on and where the league was talent wise. |
Really? I don’t think she’s a Mount Rushmore pick but I think Tina is being extremely underrated here. |
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TT was as good an inside outside 4 the league has seen. In her prime she stacks up against Parker, Delle Donne, and Stewart. She could mix it up inside with a variety of moves and step outside and hit those ridiculous rainbow threes. She was a tough check on both ends of the floor, I'm sure LL and LJ would attest to that.
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Spark4Life
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| Posted: 08/15/18 7:05 pm ::: |
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| Iluvacc wrote: |
| Cooper2009 wrote: |
| ucbart wrote: |
| PUmatty wrote: |
| Spark4Life wrote: |
| The lack of love for Tina Thompson in this thread is a bit shocking. |
It would be more shocking if someone considered her to be one of the top four players in league history. |
Me too. Tina, IMO was made to look better than she actually was by the teams she played on and where the league was talent wise. |
Really? I don’t think she’s a Mount Rushmore pick but I think Tina is being extremely underrated here. |
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TT was as good an inside outside 4 the league has seen. In her prime she stacks up against Parker, Delle Donne, and Stewart. She could mix it up inside with a variety of moves and step outside and hit those ridiculous rainbow threes. She was a tough check on both ends of the floor, I'm sure LL and LJ would attest to that. |
Exsctly.
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Luuuc
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| Posted: 08/15/18 7:10 pm ::: |
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I don't think anyone is disputing that TT was a great player, but until Mt Rushmore undergoes an expansion it's a pretty difficult place to get onto.
Depending on how you define positions and how much you value peak ability over longevity, it could be arguable whether TT is even on the Mt Rushmore of WNBA power forwards IMO.
I find this task pretty much impossible but for tonight I'll go with
Catchings
Jackson
Taurasi
Cooper
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threadkiller1201
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| Posted: 08/16/18 2:04 am ::: |
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Swoopes
LJ
Cooper
Birdy
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miller40
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| Posted: 08/16/18 5:26 pm ::: |
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| mb1 wrote: |
| Richyyy wrote: |
Cooper to recognise the league's origins and the initial superstar; Jackson as the next transitional great and to acknowledge the league's somewhat global reach; Taurasi for the transition into the next generation and the more modern attitude; Catchings for everything.
But man that means some painful omissions. |
My four:
Cooper
Taurasi
Jackson
Bird
Then...
Taylor
Catchings
Next..
Swoopes
Thompson
Reluctantly...
Leslie
Moore |
Penny Taylor before Tamika Catchings?
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