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The legacy league was created to pit teams drafted by fellow RR members against each other and allow the general RR populous to vote on who would win this winner take all, single elimination game if all players were at their peak performance.
Each team drafted an 8 man roster. Each team provided a gameplan justification as to why they believe they should get your vote. Each team is allowed 1 post for "in game adjustments." The role of RR community is simple, vote for who you believe should win. Post justification if you want (encouraged) and weigh the pros and cons for all to see, but ultimately, your vote decides who will win this tournament of legends.
Match-up #4
Joey's Legacy Allstars
PG Steve Nash aka Captain Canada - 18.6ppg, 11.6apg, 53%FG, 46%3P, 65%TS, 124 ORtg
2x MVP, 8x All-Star, 7x All-NBA Selection (3x 1st Team), 5x Assist Leader, 4x 50-40-90 (Most in History), 3rd Most Assists in History
SG Ray Allen aka Jesus - 22ppg, 5.2rpg, 4.6apg, 1.5spg, 48%FG, 43%3P, 61%TS, 22.9 PER
2x Champion, 10x All-Star, 2x All-NBA Selection, All-Time Leader in 3-Pointers Made
SF Ron Artest aka Metta World Peace - 18.3ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.1spg, 96 DRtg
Defensive Player of the Year, NBA Champion, 4x All-Defensive Team Selection (2x 1st Team, 2x 2nd Team), BAMF
PF Shawn Kemp aka The Reign Man - 18.1ppg, 10.8rpg, 2.1bpg, 1.6spg, 22.9 PER, 6.0 DWS, 96 DRtg
6x All-Star, 3x All-NBA 2nd Team Selection, BAMF
C Wilt Chamberlain aka The Big Dipper - 50ppg, 25rpg 31.8 PER (Highest Ever for all 3) - Averaged 24, 24 & 8 on 68%FG at 30yo
4x MVP, 13x Allstar, 2x Champion, 9x All NBA Selection (7x 1st Team), 11x Rebounds Leader, Led NBA in Assists in 67-68 because, why not .. ah just go here, he has a whole Wiki page on his accomplishments.
Bench
PG/SG Allen Iverson aka The Answer - 33ppg, 7.4apg, 1.9spg, 45%FG, 25.9 PER
MVP, 11x All-Star, 7x All-NBA Selection (3x 1st Team, 3x 2nd Team), 3x Steals Leader, 4x Scoring Champion, BAMF
SG/SF Eddie Jones aka ... EJ - 20.1ppg, 4.8rpg, 4.2apg, 2.7spg, 38%3P, 20PER, 4.4DWS
3x All-Defensive Team Selection, 3x All-Star, 1x Steals Leader
PF/C Willis Reed aka The Captain - 21.7ppg, 13.9rpg, 21.9 PER, 7.5DWS
MVP, 2x Champion, 2x Finals MVP, 7x All-Star, 5x All-NBA Selection (1x 1st Team, 4x 2nd Team), All-NBA Defensive Team
Mack11 Starting 5
PG - Dwane Wade - 3x All-Defensive 2nd team, Finals MVP, 3x NBA Champ
SG - Tracy McGrady - 2x scoring champ, 2x All-NBA 1st team
SF - Carmelo Anthony - 2x All-NBA 2nd team, 4x All-NBA 3rd team
PF - Chris Bosh - 10x All-Star, 2x NBA Champ
C - Kareem Abdul Jabar - 6x MVP, 5x All-Defensive 1st team, All-time leading scorer
Bench - Adrian Dantley - 2x scoring champ, 6x All-Star
Bench - "Pistol" Pete Maravich - 2x All-NBA 1st team, '77 Scoring champ
Bench - Demarcus Cousins - 2015 All-Star avg 24.1 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 1.8 BPG
Joey Offensive Gameplan
The Crux of our Offense will be lots of ball-movement, with Nash (or Iverson) tirelessly maintaining the pace and attacking on pick-and-rolls set by Shawn Kemp and Wilt Chamberlain (aka most dominant force ever), which will in turn create shots for himself, or collapse the defense and create shots for teammates like Ray in the corner, Ron on the Wing, or a Big on the Roll.
Steve Kerr has said that Nash was the inspiration for his winning system, and is the ideal Point Guard to run an uptempo system like this (which is a hybrid between the Spurs and the Warriors), seeing as he is essentially the most efficient scorer in NBA History (see 50-40-90 club; when you look it up, its his picture), and one of the All-time great Floor Generals who has a history of making ALL of his teammates better. Keeping in mind how well Ray Allen and Ron Artest play off the ball, and knowing how well Kemp, Wilt & Reed can set off-ball screens and pass the ball (Wilt led the league in Assists), Ray & Ron would have no issue getting open, where Nash would have even less of an issue hitting either of them with the perfect pass, where they could then decide to hit the shot or swing it around for an even better shot.
We must also acknowledge the fact that MACKs team doesn't have any real defensive presence on the wing, and the only real defensive force on his whole team is Kareem, who won't ever be leaving the post since he will be dealing with a prime-Wilt, a force of which Kareem NEVER had to face in his career; however, we DO know Kareem could barely handle old man Wilt, so it definitely doesn't bode well for MACK11.
Defensive Gameplan
On defense, the key to stopping to MACK is just to force his guys to be as inefficient as they all historically were - Wade is basically the most 'efficient' shooter they have on the wing, and his best season from 3 was 31% (career 29%); if he really wants to go in the paint, Wilt would be more than happy to knock him on his ass. Crowd the paint, play the lanes, and only give your guys the paths and shots that we want you to take.
My versatility on defense will certainly be to my advantage as well, seeing as Ron Artest can guard the 1,2,3,4; Eddie Jones can guard 1,2,3; and Shawn Kemp can guard 3,4,5; and all were elite defenders who would have no issue guarding these chuckers.
An issue I deal with with having selected Wilt, is that they didn't record blocks during his playing days, so I unfortunately can't decisively say "6x Blocks Leader", even though he easily would have been ... lets remember that the NBA had to change multiple rules (widening the lane to keep him away from the basket being one of them) so he couldn't block so many shots; a very kind gentleman at InsideHoops did the math, and with the limited data that was available, was able to determine Wilt averaged 6.3bpg throughout College (48 games), and 8.8bpg over the course of his prime, based off 112 games where Wilts blocks were recorded (some had 20+ blocks, some just 1 or 2). Even if we adjust for "inflation" or whatever, that still destroys the 3.5 Kareem registered the first NBA Season that Blocks were recorded.
Basically, I'm more balanced on both sides of the ball, and MACK will have his hands full just trying to keep up with my guys, seeing as his main man Kareem will be more than canceled out by being bodied up by the bigger, stronger, more talented Wilt.
Mack11 Gameplan
Gameplan:
Anytime Nash is out on the court its easy points for my team IMO, I have way to many offensive weapons for Joey to hide Nash anywhere. Although Joey has Wilt there's a reason Kareem is the all-time leader in scoring, aint nobody stopping the sky hook! Dwade is just to big and strong for joey's guards to contain I see him going bonkers. I know AI was very good on D but Wade is 6'4" and built like a Mack truck! Other than Kareem/Boogie and Wilt neither of us have huge bigs IMO, So I foresee a lot of smallball. I believe my team is better equipped to play that style because I can roll out a lineup of Kareem/Boogie with Melo, Wade, TMAC, Pistol Pete. Also unless Joey keeps Eddie Jones and Ron out there for 48mins, I dont see how Ray Allen or AI have a chance of stopping Tmac. Dantley was a sieve on D but he can also fill it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In Game Adjustments - Coming Soon!
So RR faithful, who wins this game?
Each team drafted an 8 man roster. Each team provided a gameplan justification as to why they believe they should get your vote. Each team is allowed 1 post for "in game adjustments." The role of RR community is simple, vote for who you believe should win. Post justification if you want (encouraged) and weigh the pros and cons for all to see, but ultimately, your vote decides who will win this tournament of legends.
Match-up #4
Joey's Legacy Allstars
PG Steve Nash aka Captain Canada - 18.6ppg, 11.6apg, 53%FG, 46%3P, 65%TS, 124 ORtg
2x MVP, 8x All-Star, 7x All-NBA Selection (3x 1st Team), 5x Assist Leader, 4x 50-40-90 (Most in History), 3rd Most Assists in History
SG Ray Allen aka Jesus - 22ppg, 5.2rpg, 4.6apg, 1.5spg, 48%FG, 43%3P, 61%TS, 22.9 PER
2x Champion, 10x All-Star, 2x All-NBA Selection, All-Time Leader in 3-Pointers Made
SF Ron Artest aka Metta World Peace - 18.3ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.1spg, 96 DRtg
Defensive Player of the Year, NBA Champion, 4x All-Defensive Team Selection (2x 1st Team, 2x 2nd Team), BAMF
PF Shawn Kemp aka The Reign Man - 18.1ppg, 10.8rpg, 2.1bpg, 1.6spg, 22.9 PER, 6.0 DWS, 96 DRtg
6x All-Star, 3x All-NBA 2nd Team Selection, BAMF
C Wilt Chamberlain aka The Big Dipper - 50ppg, 25rpg 31.8 PER (Highest Ever for all 3) - Averaged 24, 24 & 8 on 68%FG at 30yo
4x MVP, 13x Allstar, 2x Champion, 9x All NBA Selection (7x 1st Team), 11x Rebounds Leader, Led NBA in Assists in 67-68 because, why not .. ah just go here, he has a whole Wiki page on his accomplishments.
Bench
PG/SG Allen Iverson aka The Answer - 33ppg, 7.4apg, 1.9spg, 45%FG, 25.9 PER
MVP, 11x All-Star, 7x All-NBA Selection (3x 1st Team, 3x 2nd Team), 3x Steals Leader, 4x Scoring Champion, BAMF
SG/SF Eddie Jones aka ... EJ - 20.1ppg, 4.8rpg, 4.2apg, 2.7spg, 38%3P, 20PER, 4.4DWS
3x All-Defensive Team Selection, 3x All-Star, 1x Steals Leader
PF/C Willis Reed aka The Captain - 21.7ppg, 13.9rpg, 21.9 PER, 7.5DWS
MVP, 2x Champion, 2x Finals MVP, 7x All-Star, 5x All-NBA Selection (1x 1st Team, 4x 2nd Team), All-NBA Defensive Team
Mack11 Starting 5
PG - Dwane Wade - 3x All-Defensive 2nd team, Finals MVP, 3x NBA Champ
SG - Tracy McGrady - 2x scoring champ, 2x All-NBA 1st team
SF - Carmelo Anthony - 2x All-NBA 2nd team, 4x All-NBA 3rd team
PF - Chris Bosh - 10x All-Star, 2x NBA Champ
C - Kareem Abdul Jabar - 6x MVP, 5x All-Defensive 1st team, All-time leading scorer
Bench - Adrian Dantley - 2x scoring champ, 6x All-Star
Bench - "Pistol" Pete Maravich - 2x All-NBA 1st team, '77 Scoring champ
Bench - Demarcus Cousins - 2015 All-Star avg 24.1 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 1.8 BPG
Joey Offensive Gameplan
The Crux of our Offense will be lots of ball-movement, with Nash (or Iverson) tirelessly maintaining the pace and attacking on pick-and-rolls set by Shawn Kemp and Wilt Chamberlain (aka most dominant force ever), which will in turn create shots for himself, or collapse the defense and create shots for teammates like Ray in the corner, Ron on the Wing, or a Big on the Roll.
Steve Kerr has said that Nash was the inspiration for his winning system, and is the ideal Point Guard to run an uptempo system like this (which is a hybrid between the Spurs and the Warriors), seeing as he is essentially the most efficient scorer in NBA History (see 50-40-90 club; when you look it up, its his picture), and one of the All-time great Floor Generals who has a history of making ALL of his teammates better. Keeping in mind how well Ray Allen and Ron Artest play off the ball, and knowing how well Kemp, Wilt & Reed can set off-ball screens and pass the ball (Wilt led the league in Assists), Ray & Ron would have no issue getting open, where Nash would have even less of an issue hitting either of them with the perfect pass, where they could then decide to hit the shot or swing it around for an even better shot.
We must also acknowledge the fact that MACKs team doesn't have any real defensive presence on the wing, and the only real defensive force on his whole team is Kareem, who won't ever be leaving the post since he will be dealing with a prime-Wilt, a force of which Kareem NEVER had to face in his career; however, we DO know Kareem could barely handle old man Wilt, so it definitely doesn't bode well for MACK11.
Defensive Gameplan
On defense, the key to stopping to MACK is just to force his guys to be as inefficient as they all historically were - Wade is basically the most 'efficient' shooter they have on the wing, and his best season from 3 was 31% (career 29%); if he really wants to go in the paint, Wilt would be more than happy to knock him on his ass. Crowd the paint, play the lanes, and only give your guys the paths and shots that we want you to take.
My versatility on defense will certainly be to my advantage as well, seeing as Ron Artest can guard the 1,2,3,4; Eddie Jones can guard 1,2,3; and Shawn Kemp can guard 3,4,5; and all were elite defenders who would have no issue guarding these chuckers.
An issue I deal with with having selected Wilt, is that they didn't record blocks during his playing days, so I unfortunately can't decisively say "6x Blocks Leader", even though he easily would have been ... lets remember that the NBA had to change multiple rules (widening the lane to keep him away from the basket being one of them) so he couldn't block so many shots; a very kind gentleman at InsideHoops did the math, and with the limited data that was available, was able to determine Wilt averaged 6.3bpg throughout College (48 games), and 8.8bpg over the course of his prime, based off 112 games where Wilts blocks were recorded (some had 20+ blocks, some just 1 or 2). Even if we adjust for "inflation" or whatever, that still destroys the 3.5 Kareem registered the first NBA Season that Blocks were recorded.
Basically, I'm more balanced on both sides of the ball, and MACK will have his hands full just trying to keep up with my guys, seeing as his main man Kareem will be more than canceled out by being bodied up by the bigger, stronger, more talented Wilt.
Mack11 Gameplan
Gameplan:
Anytime Nash is out on the court its easy points for my team IMO, I have way to many offensive weapons for Joey to hide Nash anywhere. Although Joey has Wilt there's a reason Kareem is the all-time leader in scoring, aint nobody stopping the sky hook! Dwade is just to big and strong for joey's guards to contain I see him going bonkers. I know AI was very good on D but Wade is 6'4" and built like a Mack truck! Other than Kareem/Boogie and Wilt neither of us have huge bigs IMO, So I foresee a lot of smallball. I believe my team is better equipped to play that style because I can roll out a lineup of Kareem/Boogie with Melo, Wade, TMAC, Pistol Pete. Also unless Joey keeps Eddie Jones and Ron out there for 48mins, I dont see how Ray Allen or AI have a chance of stopping Tmac. Dantley was a sieve on D but he can also fill it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In Game Adjustments - Coming Soon!
So RR faithful, who wins this game?
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