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15 1990’s NBA Players That Would Suck Today

By Matthew Handel

MANHATTAN, NY - CIRCA 1990's: Point Guard John Stockton #12 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks circa early 1990's during an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York. Stockton played for the Jazz from 1984-03. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
MANHATTAN, NY - CIRCA 1990's: Point Guard John Stockton #12 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks circa early 1990's during an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York. Stockton played for the Jazz from 1984-03. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 9: Atlanta Hawks’ center Dikembe Mutombo (C) drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns’ forward Clifford Robinson (R) defends during the first quarter, 09 November 2000, in Phoenix. At left is Phoenix Suns’ center Chris Dudley. (Photo credit should read MIKE FIALA/AFP/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 9: Atlanta Hawks’ center Dikembe Mutombo (C) drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns’ forward Clifford Robinson (R) defends during the first quarter, 09 November 2000, in Phoenix. At left is Phoenix Suns’ center Chris Dudley. (Photo credit should read MIKE FIALA/AFP/Getty Images) /

Dikembe Mutombo

Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks (1991-1999)

At 7-foot-2, Dikembe Mutombo is a massive player. Known for his famous finger wave he would do to opposing players he had just blocked, this giant made the Hall of Fame. With the way the NBA has changed to primarily a three-point shooting league, Mutombo wouldn’t have many chances to do his finger wave.

The post players that lead the league in blocks in today’s NBA can do one thing that Mutombo never could; shoot. Players in today’s NBA such as Hassan Whiteside and DeAndre Jordan, who are one and two in blocks per game rank, would destroy Mutombo one-on-one in the post.

Following Whiteside and Jordan in blocks per game are Anthony Davis, Pau Gasol, and Serge Ibaka. All of these players are great shooters from the 4 or 5 positions and Mutombo would have a great deal of trouble dealing with these types of players.

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