Comments on: The Top 10 Power Forwards of All Time (*according to statistical +/-)

By: Knick with the Knack

Knick with the Knack — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:20:42 +0000

Does Charles Oakley come anywhere near the top guys? Obviously his traditional stats aren't that impressive (except for rebounds), but he seemed to be the 2nd best player on the constantly strong '90s Knicks. Win Shares seems to like him.

By: ScottR.

ScottR. — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:41:37 +0000

Interesting, but I maintain that Tim Duncan is a center. He guards centers on defense and doesn't run the floor or fill the lane like a true PF. Also, I noticed Larry Bird was considered a SF in another article but, to me at least, played more like a PF than SF. Bird was never afraid to bang down low and I recall McHale guarding the smaller, quicker players.

By: Neil Paine

Neil Paine — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:16:31 +0000

I beg to differ: http://www.nba.com/history/allstar/slamdunk_year_by_year.html

By: Keith Ellis

Keith Ellis — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:12:08 +0000

I like Larry, too, but Nance didn't win the NBA's first Slam-Dunk Contest. Dr Dunk did.

By: MyArvydas

MyArvydas — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:20:58 +0000

I think Roundfield would not rate that high (very efficient guy, but his career was cut short by injuries). I'm surprised by the high rating of Horace Grant, though, as he didn't score a lot of points and was not a huge shot blocker either.

By: David Badgley

David Badgley — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:14:03 +0000

How does Dan Roundfield rate?

By: Eddy

Eddy — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:07:25 +0000

Yeah, after looking at the numbers, the one thing that jumped out to me was how dominant Barkley was in his Philly days. No one else in the Top 10 is able to compare to some of the seasons Sir Charles had as a Sixer. That's impressive.

By: Jason J

Jason J — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:43:29 +0000

Charles is one of my very favorite players of all time and one of the few true creator big men who could really be asked to be the primary playmaker and primary rebounder for a playoff team. Surprisingly clutch as well and really great at moving between positions on the floor. Could bring the ball up, make sharp cuts, pass from high and low post... Did have a major flaw as both a lazy and undersized (length anyway) defender. To me Duncan is always underrated by stats and metrics. He's one of those classic guys whose effectiveness doesn't shine through on a box score. It's so hard to measure the impact of a defensive rotation or a tipped out rebound or a smart skip pass. Timmy just has a knack for making the right play, and he's probably the best defensive 4 of all time (highly debatable - as is calling him a 4 at all). I'm a little surprised Webber didn't make the list. I also think McHale is a guy who doesn't get a lot of credit for how ridiculous he was - mostly because he willingly played second fiddle for so long. At his best he put up 26 & 9 shooting 60% from the field and 80% from the line. He just never had a high enough usage to make a list this exclusive.

By: Neil Paine

Neil Paine — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:37:40 +0000

It's true, Barkley was a beast in his prime. People think of "Phoenix Charles" (who won an undeserved MVP over MJ), "Houston Charles" (an old guy), and "TNT Charles" (the Round Mound of Sound-Bytes) but "Philly Charles" was completely off the charts, just monstrously efficient (.660-ish TS%!) while scoring 25+ PPG and grabbing 12-15 RPG. But for some reason, nobody really appreciates how awesome he was back in those days. So here's a video that will help everyone remember: YouTube -- Charles Barkley Mix

By: Sir Charles

Sir Charles — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:51:40 +0000

Prime Charles Barkley is the Best PF I Ever Saw!

His Impact is Constantly Underrated. If he played in his Prime with a Great Center to Anchor the Defense or Great Defensive Role Players (like Hakeem had) or a PG or Passer like Bird, Magic or Stockton that though team 1st it would have been laughable!