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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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BOSTON, : Mark Jackson (L) of the Indiana Pacers makes an offensive foul against David Wesley (R) of the Boston Celtics 11 January at the Boston Garden. (COLOR KEY: Indiana letters are yellow.) (Photo credit should read JOHN MOTTERN/AFP/Getty Images)
BOSTON, : Mark Jackson (L) of the Indiana Pacers makes an offensive foul against David Wesley (R) of the Boston Celtics 11 January at the Boston Garden. (COLOR KEY: Indiana letters are yellow.) (Photo credit should read JOHN MOTTERN/AFP/Getty Images) /

Mark Jackson

New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers (1990-1999)

Mark “Action” Jackson was a very good guard in the 1990s. He was one of the best passers in the NBA during his years in the ’90s and during his whole career. As great of a passer as Jackson was, scoring wasn’t really a strong part of his game, only averaging 9.6 points per game for his entire career.

In today’s NBA there is an abundance of guards, even big men, that can pass as well as Jackson did, many can do it even better. With his lack of scoring ability, Jackson wouldn’t even be a sixth man in today’s game, struggling to make an NBA roster.

Another part of Jackson’s game that would continue to struggle would be his three point shooting. In today’s game, three point shooting is the most favorable way to score, so with Jackson shooting 33 percent for his career, he wouldn’t be a very dangerous weapon on offense.

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