Who is the biggest waste of talent in NBA history? | Page 3

Originally posted by jrg:
Originally posted by saniner:
Also, Stephon Marbury and Darius Miles

haha i remember darius miles...him and ricky davis

Remember when the clippers had Miles, Odom, Magette and Richardson? I guess all were wasted talent.

Jun 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM

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Adding to the list...

Tim Thomas
Eddy Curry

Jun 16, 2011 at 9:54 AM

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LumpiaJeff
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Originally posted by 49ersMyLife:
Shawn Kemp - could have been a super-star, but outside of couple years of all-star performances, under-achieved his whole career. Started declining in his late 20s when he had weight and drug issues.

One of my favorite players, but I definitely agree

Jun 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM

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Eddy Curry

Jun 16, 2011 at 10:24 AM

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9erReign
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Lamar Odom and Vince Carter are the first to mind.

Jun 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM

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Lebron James

Jun 16, 2011 at 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by SFgoldrush49:
Lebron James

When it's all said and done i wouldn't be that surprised.

He still has so much time to develop, but he really needs to start working on his post game.. Starting from the top of the key and charging full speed to the basket or pulling up will never be affective in crunch time. Just depends on how much time he's willing to put in.

Jun 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

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Originally posted by DynastyChile:
Originally posted by SFgoldrush49:
Lebron James

When it's all said and done i wouldn't be that surprised.

He still has so much time to develop, but he really needs to start working on his post game.. Starting from the top of the key and charging full speed to the basket or pulling up will never be affective in crunch time. Just depends on how much time he's willing to put in.

He would be unstoppable if he could get a solid post game

Jun 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM

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I'm sure a couple of these have been talked about but, Derrick Coleman, Eddy Curry and Baron Davis are 3 recent one's come to mind. Coleman could have been an all time great if he gave a crap and Curry had a great low post game and could have been a beast if he didn't care about food more than basketball. Davis was absolutely un-guardable when he wanted to be, but never seemed to have the desire. It's hard to rag on a guy who has a title and pretty impressive stat lines, but Rasheed Wallace has always been a guy who I think has underachieved. The guy had it all. Low post game, mid range jumper, long range jumper, D, passing, athleticism, length etc. He always had the potential, IMO, to be a more athletic Duncan.

Oh and And Earl "The Goat" Manigault, even though he never made it to the NBA.

[ Edited by Hoovtrain on Jun 16, 2011 at 11:31:28 ]

Jun 16, 2011 at 11:03 AM

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Len bias, Chris Washburn,Ralph sampson

Jun 16, 2011 at 11:08 AM

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Originally posted by DertyDonahue:
Len bias, Chris Washburn,Ralph sampson

Ralph Sampson was amazing until his knees gave way.

Jun 16, 2011 at 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by TheSixthRing:
Originally posted by DertyDonahue:
Len bias, Chris Washburn,Ralph sampson

Ralph Sampson was amazing until his knees gave way.

As a Kings fan I feel so privileged that we got him in his prime