In light of the newest issue of SLAM Magazine and its controversial revised Top-50 list, I thought it was time to weigh in on the discussion.
Not just because I'm a fan of most things SLAM, the NBA, or love a good sports argument, but because I have plenty to say about how this list was constructed. Quick caveat: I am also a SLAM Contributor, and although I'm a bit peeved I wasn't brought in to discuss the rankings, I don't want this to come off as scorned or spiteful. I have really thought about this issue and couldn't sit back in silence any longer.
As a contributor I will say I'm almost embarrassed for these rankings. Personally, I think the list is severely flawed -- top to bottom. Yeah, I said it, top, starting with "You Know Who?" I know it may be blasphemy but I can debate why Mike Jordan is #1. Personally, if there was an all-time draft with everyone in their primes, I'm drafting Wilt Chamberlain or Magic Johnson first overall...or maybe even Oscar Robertson, who sadly gets little dap from anyone under the age of 50.
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