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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 7:11 am Post subject: Tracy McGrady vs Wade vs Carmelo: Who would you build a team around?
You get to pick one of these guys in his prime and your goal is to win a championship. Who do you pick? _________________ Damian Lillard shatters Dwight Coward's championship dreams:
1) Wade - always wish he had developed a better perimeter shot, but the attack dog mentality in the clutch (and the ability to rack up FTAs), his ability to just kill teams in transition, the defense, etc make him the choice for me.
2) TMac - peak Orlando TMac might have been the best pure baller out of the three, but he never had that killer mentality Wade had. Also a better defender than Melo during his peak.
3) Melo - despite seeming a bit lacksadaisical, I think he has a strong competitive streak in the moment, and he's arguably the best half-court scorer of the three. But the defense...
If it was just on ability, Tracy, no question. When you bring in intangibles, you go with Wade. _________________ "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships."
- Michael Jordan
When it was go-time in the playoffs, TMac could never get his team out of the first rounds. Supreme talent, weak mental make up. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 2:00 pm Post subject:
Thinking back to "those days". I predict that McGrady will retire early, Wade will win a couple of rings and Carmelo will be the big man on a losing team forever!! _________________ Never argue with stupid people! They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience!! - Twain
Wade for health reasons. I would then pick Melo just because of his post-season experience. Tmac is great for stats but man he is awful in the postseason.
T-Mac has about 5-6 amazing years, but then really injuries just derailed him. Melo/Wade have been able to maintain a really high level for much longer. Wade has an extra gear that Melo has not shown.
So for me Wade, Melo then T-Mac in that order if it's about their entire career. If it's for 1 specific year or a few years, I take T-Mac first.
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