Jack Sikma vs. Kevin McHale

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Who was the better player?

Jack Sikma
7
37%
Kevin McHale
12
63%
 
Total votes: 19

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Re: Jack Sikma vs. Kevin McHale 

Post#21 » by FrodoBaggins » Thu Jun 12, 2025 11:05 pm

eminence wrote:
FrodoBaggins wrote:
eminence wrote:The '21 Jazz do not have the best record with that switch. Holy hell would our defense have stunk.

Quite possibly the biggest (RS) defensive carry job ever by Rudy that season.

What they lose defensively they make up with offense. All that shooting around McHale? Forget about it.


Nah, that's a 4 seed if things go well. Bottom 10, maybe bottom 5 defense.

And absolutely no chance at MVP if he's behind Jokic in the standings.

And yes, Gobert should've done much better in the MVP voting that season.

We'll have to agree to disagree. I'm obviously of a different opinion regarding McHale's defense. Especially pre-injury.

Also worth mentioning, you can play Kevin with Favors. He's more than skilled enough & has the mobility pre-injury.
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Re: Jack Sikma vs. Kevin McHale 

Post#22 » by TrueLAfan » Sat Jun 14, 2025 7:46 pm

Just found/saw this. Both totally relevant to the thread and pretty hilarious. McHale does a great impression of Sikma's reverse pivot and shooting form!

https://www.nba.com/watch/video/jack-sikmas-moves-still-being-used-today
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Re: Jack Sikma vs. Kevin McHale 

Post#23 » by tsherkin » Sun Jun 15, 2025 11:07 am

TrueLAfan wrote:Just found/saw this. Both totally relevant to the thread and pretty hilarious. McHale does a great impression of Sikma's reverse pivot and shooting form!

https://www.nba.com/watch/video/jack-sikmas-moves-still-being-used-today


That is ancient (like at least 6 years old), but reminds me much of why I enjoy Chris Webber more than Shaq on basketball television.

Fun little shout-outs to both Jack Sikma and Jonas V.

Awesome find, thanks!

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