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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2021 12:35:27 GMT
So for example. Instead of saying “Michael Jordan won 6 rings” you would say, “Michael Jordan played 15 seasons in the NBA and won 6 Championships.”
So this means MJ won a Championship 40% of the seasons he played.
PS. This doesn’t include Robert Horry. This cannot be a “role player” who comes off the bench. It has to include starters. So if a player was a starter the year they won a ring, then it counts. For example. Let’s say “Player A” started 6 seasons in the NBA, and won 2 rings in that time. But played 17 seasons (11 as a role/bench player) and won 5 rings as a role player. Only the 2 rings in 17 seasons would count towards their percentage.
Michael Jordan: 6 Rings, 15 seasons: 40% of the seasons he played, he won a championship.
Larry Bird: 3 Rings, 13 seasons: 23% of the seasons he played, he won a championship.
Magic Johnson: 5 Rings, 13 seasons: 38.4% of the seasons he played, he won a ring.
Kobe Bryant: 5 Rings, 20 seasons: 25% of the seasons he played, he won a ring.
LeBron James: 4 Rings, 17 seasons: 23.5% of the seasons he played, he won a ring.
So, in my estimation. Magic Johnson is the only one who was even close to MJ. I could be missing some key people.
Just to give an example.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on May 4, 2021 12:44:11 GMT
And the percentage for Jordan would be even better is he didn't come out of retirement to dick around with the Wizards.
You really should've mentioned Tim Duncan, too. 5 rings in 19 seasons is better than Kobe.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2021 16:38:18 GMT
And the percentage for Jordan would be even better is he didn't come out of retirement to dick around with the Wizards. You really should've mentioned Tim Duncan, too. 5 rings in 19 seasons is better than Kobe. Idk why Duncan gets overlooked. I think because big men fizzled out around his ascent and everyone was focusing on Kobe. If Duncan did what he did in the 1980s, he would be talked about all the time. And yes, MJ shouldn’t have joined the Wizards. |
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Post by klawrencio79 on May 4, 2021 19:02:43 GMT
And the percentage for Jordan would be even better is he didn't come out of retirement to dick around with the Wizards. You really should've mentioned Tim Duncan, too. 5 rings in 19 seasons is better than Kobe. Idk why Duncan gets overlooked. I think because big men fizzled out around his ascent and everyone was focusing on Kobe. If Duncan did what he did in the 1980s, he would be talked about all the time. And yes, MJ shouldn’t have joined the Wizards. Part of it is that Duncan played in a smaller media market (huge city, but doesn't have the juice of New York, LA or Chicago), but he was also such a reserved personality. Jordan, Lebron, Kobe, those guys have panache. They were/are media savvy, marketable and opposing fans were just as drawn to them as the home fans were. Can't really say that for Duncan and that impacts his legacy in the annals of the NBA, regardless of how incredible of a player he was.
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Post by hoskotafe3 on May 4, 2021 23:06:57 GMT
The Kobe one's imperfect anyway as Shaq was Finals MVP in 3 of those 5 championships. Also helps to retire at your peak or close to it. Duncan kept playing for a number of years past his prime.
Basically, there are two guys who have played in 4 or more championships and won 4 or more finals MVPs: Michael Jordan and Lebron James. Tim Duncan IMO should have won a 4th finals MVP in 2007 rather than Tony Parker, but whatever. He's on 3 along with Johnson (who also left the sport at or near his peak) and Shaq.
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Post by Mulder and Scully on May 4, 2021 23:09:36 GMT
Stephen Curry with 3 championships in 12 seasons.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on May 4, 2021 23:45:38 GMT
Idk why Duncan gets overlooked. I think because big men fizzled out around his ascent and everyone was focusing on Kobe. If Duncan did what he did in the 1980s, he would be talked about all the time. And yes, MJ shouldn’t have joined the Wizards. Part of it is that Duncan played in a smaller media market (huge city, but doesn't have the juice of New York, LA or Chicago), but he was also such a reserved personality. Jordan, Lebron, Kobe, those guys have panache. They were/are media savvy, marketable and opposing fans were just as drawn to them as the home fans were. Can't really say that for Duncan and that impacts his legacy in the annals of the NBA, regardless of how incredible of a player he was. Also his game wasn't flashy. 'The Big Fundamental' doesn't pack much of a wow factor as nicknames go, and it suited him perfectly.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2021 23:52:10 GMT
Matt Steigenga played with the Bulls for a total of 12 minutes in 1996 and took home a ring.
His percentage is 100%!
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Post by Rey Kahuka on May 4, 2021 23:58:46 GMT
Matt Steigenga played with the Bulls for a total of 12 minutes in 1996 and took home a ring. His percentage is 100%! Doesn't meet the criteria, but still a fun factoid. How often do you think he wears the ring? I'll rephrase the question. Do you think he ever takes off the ring?
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2021 0:12:20 GMT
Who reads about criteria? Except me that is.  Hopefully he never sold it. I'd use that ring everywhere I went. With that ring I'd even be able to get Sandler a table at IHOP! |
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