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Message: [QUOTE="MonsterGame, post: 1037690, member: 1256"] How many defenders stepped away from Stockton for help defense on someone else? The answer, none, cause your team was going to get a 3 ball to the face if you did. Stockton is the proto-type PG because he knew what his role was. Dimes, dimes, dimes and if someone cheats off you, make them pay with the outside shot. He was money from the free throw line, inside and outside the arc and most importantly, knew how to find the open players for shots. Not going to sit here and say Payton wasn't great, during his hay day, his lateral quickness, anticipation, hands and defensive instincts were unparalleled for a PG. but he also benefited from playing at a time when hand/forearm-checking was out of control in the NBA. Sometimes I thought we were watching a hockey game during that time. (Surprised no fans ever got smacked with a puck during some games.) PPG is only better if one shoots with a higher percentage, Payton didn't and it's not close. And Payton's APG is not close either. Jabbar (by a smidge over Russell), Duncan, LJ (by a smidge over Bird), MJ and Stockton would be my fantasy go to team and I'd take them over any other fantasy team constructed from other players. This team would have amazing chemistry and the team's only potential weakness would be Stockton's one on one defensive ability which could be adjusted for as the rest of the team has amazing defensive ability. I'm sure many are going to be up-in-arms that Magic isn't chosen over Stockton. I like Stockton more for team chemistry reasons mainly but also shooting percentages. Stockton knew his role and had no ego going about it which is great for a PG, setup the other players for shots. Magic was great at that as well, but Magic was, show time and part of show time was getting some for himself too so I like Stockton as the PG. Also, I know he's young still, but surprised Durant isn't getting any love on the Top 5 at position lists. Hell, I'd take him over Dirk already. [/QUOTE]

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