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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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Basketball: San Antonio Spurs Avery Johnson (6) in action vs Philadelphia 76ers Allen Iverson (3) at First Union Center. Philadelphia, PA 2/12/1999 CREDIT: Al Tielemans (Photo by Al Tielemans /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (Set Number: X57240 TK2 R4 F3 )
Basketball: San Antonio Spurs Avery Johnson (6) in action vs Philadelphia 76ers Allen Iverson (3) at First Union Center. Philadelphia, PA 2/12/1999 CREDIT: Al Tielemans (Photo by Al Tielemans /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (Set Number: X57240 TK2 R4 F3 ) /

Avery Johnson

Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors (1990-1999)

At 5-foot-10, Avery Johnson would do no good in today’s NBA. There have been many small guards to make their impact on this league, but Johnson wouldn’t be one of these players. Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas, for example, made the All-Star Game this year and has turned his small frame into a great career.

The difference that sets Johnson and Thomas apart is the fact that Thomas can shoot well from behind the three point line–36 percent for Thomas for his career compared to 15 percent for Johnson. It’s not only three-point shooting, Johnson wouldn’t be tough enough or quick enough to stay with the point guards in today’s NBA.

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