Who's the most artistic basketball player in the history of the game?

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Who's the most artistic basketball player in the history of the game? 

Post#1 » by Tracymcgoaty » Wed Jan 5, 2022 9:49 pm

Just someone who you enjoy watching play basketball doesn't matter what said players averages are. You'd tune in strictly just to watch him play?

I'd say for all his controversy there still isn't anyone else i'd watch other than Kyrie if i had to choose.





Also Ginobli for me was must watch tv. Dude did mad man things on the court.

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Post#2 » by Dez » Wed Jan 5, 2022 9:51 pm

I have more appreciation for DeMar DeRozan and his footwork after watching him closely this season, it's mesmerizing.
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Post#3 » by Cavsfansince84 » Wed Jan 5, 2022 9:52 pm

Even though he gets hated on now for his lack of efficiency I think Cousy deserves a mention.
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Post#4 » by PapaBear53 » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:00 pm

John Stockton. And for me no one else is even close.
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Post#5 » by AbeVigodaLive » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:02 pm

PapaBear53 wrote:John Stockton. And for me no one else is even close.




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Post#6 » by NoDopeOnSundays » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:02 pm




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Post#7 » by Lockdown504090 » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:04 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:



those are some of my favorite youtube videos of all time. mike was a sicko for real
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Post#8 » by mastermixer » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:34 pm

Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson
Larry Bird
Dr J
Jokic
Manu
Jason Williams
Arvedis Sabonis
Scottie Pippin
Allen Iverson
Steph Curry
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Post#9 » by CobraCommander » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:43 pm

mastermixer wrote:Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson
Larry Bird
Dr J
Jokic
Manu
Jason Williams
Arvedis Sabonis
Scottie Pippin
Allen Iverson
Steph Curry



Adding Kyrie, the professor

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Post#10 » by Warriors Analyst » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:44 pm

Jokic and Campazzo deserve some credit here. Neither is an obvious answer, but both of them are hilariously brilliant passers.
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Post#11 » by 70sFan » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:52 pm

Magic Johnson
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Post#12 » by skones » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:54 pm

Jokic is so much fun to watch. Guy is slow, chunky, and he gets the job done by being one of the greatest passers in the history of the game.
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Post#13 » by whatisacenter » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:55 pm

I'm taking Magic or MJ.
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Post#14 » by Coxy » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:57 pm

Early days Javale McGee on the Wizards.
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Post#15 » by kenwood3333 » Wed Jan 5, 2022 10:59 pm

Olajuwon in this prime, esp against MVP year David Robinson
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Post#16 » by Fencer reregistered » Wed Jan 5, 2022 11:00 pm

Cavsfansince84 wrote:Even though he gets hated on now for his lack of efficiency I think Cousy deserves a mention.


Cousy for innovation, easily. Anybody later who surpassed him should honor him on a "standing on the shoulders of giants" basis.

Bird is near the top of the lists for artistry in both passing (indeed, I'd put him #1) and shooting. I don't know who else that can be said of, but I don't know much about the games of Maravich or any of the Globetrotters.

If we emphasize artistic use of one's body, I'll make the obvious choice and go with Jordan.

Nash is up there in artistic talent, but perhaps didn't play in exactly the right era to show it all.
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Post#17 » by Sark » Wed Jan 5, 2022 11:17 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:





Michael Jordan's 1 hour layup video is better than 99% of the dunk videos of anyone else.

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Post#18 » by Meat » Wed Jan 5, 2022 11:19 pm

Kyrie or KD
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Post#19 » by Bornstellar » Wed Jan 5, 2022 11:20 pm

I thought this thread was going to be outside of basketball. :lol: I was gonna say Boris Diaw

Tbh having watched Manu Ginobili's entire career some of the stuff he did with the ball was just insane. Non homer answer, Jokic. His vision is just godtier and his passing is beautiful to watch
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