Quagmire
Years ago

X-factor players of all time.

I'm talking about guys who's stats don't jump out at you , but they seem to have an aura that lifts a team.
Players with a mystique and an edge, that frustrate the hell out of coaches and fans alike.
I'm not talking about consistant production, i'm talking swagger, i'm talking nasty when you wake them up. The "Alpha-Baller"

1/ Shawn "the Reign-man" Kemp. I bet all the young sonics used to follow him round the gym, asking if he wanted anything, while Gary played by himself. Victim of the lockout and coke.

2/ Rasheed Wallace. Stats are nothing compared to the other top PF's in the L. But when its important, i'd have Rasheed ahead of a frightened Garnett, and tied with Duncan.

3/ Josh Smith. The next generation. Has the same intangibles that you just can't coach against. How many break away layups is this guy gonna reject in his career?

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Anonymous  
Years ago

STEVE KERR:

5 times championship team member
Career totals:
5,437 points (6 ppg)
1,060 rebounds (1.2 rpg)
1,658 assists (1.8 apg)

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Isaac  
Years ago

Todd Gower!

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Ben Fitz  
Years ago

we are not talking Halo though Isaac, coz in Halo Gower sure makes those around him better.

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Quagmire  
Years ago

Anon- your kinda missing my point, kerr played a role, but i'm talking about players that on game day, are the best on the court.

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the_champ33  
Years ago

Steve Kerr
Robert Horry
Steve Smith
Anthony Mason
John Starks
Toni Kukoc

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Big Marty  
Years ago

Robert Horry & Toni Kukoc

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Kent Brockman  
Years ago

Jordan would have to be the top of the list wouldn't he?

Could take over any game against any opposition at any time he chose.


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M Dizzle  
Years ago

Well by definition an X factor isn't one of the best players on the court, their performance is considered a given in the outcome of a game. X factors are players who if they step up provide that little 'X'tra to a team to affect the outcome. I'd go with:

Boris Diaw
Derek Fisher
Deshawn Stevenson
Rafer Alston
J.R Smith

...to name a few

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lockstock  
Years ago

Rupert Sapwell!

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DB5  
Years ago

Xavier Mcdaniel.

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thedoctor  
Years ago

I cant stop laughing. someone actually compared rasheed wallace with duncan.

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Quagmire  
Years ago

7 games and robert horry- duncan and rasheed played a stand-off. Get educated.

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JoeyKnuckles  
Years ago

Please!! All hail timmy duncan. what a joke. constantly complaining. in his eyes, he's never fouled anyone. We all know the real reason behind san antonio championships....... Vinny Del Negro. thats right. i said it. Greatest spur ever.

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Quagmire  
Years ago

Don't discredit the influence a champion like will purdue had on those spurs teams. He teaches the value of facial safety while reminding us of gomer pile.

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JoeyKnuckles  
Years ago

come on. Vinny D's hair!!!!
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Kriss  
Years ago

I would say RObert Horry will be one of the few HOF players with a scoring avg lower then 7

But like posted those 7 points will probably come in the last 3 min of the game in the playoffs!

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the_champ33  
Years ago

Vinny Del Negro. Now he was one player I liked.

Dell Curry from the Charlotte Hornets

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Phizzer  
Years ago

Quagmire, that's gold!

Robert Horry is HOF? Really? Serious?

If not only for missing a dunk and whilst hanging on the ring, reaching back and tip jamming his own miss, anyone know if that footage is on YouTube?

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Isaac  
Years ago

Phizzer, check from about 2:05 in this old video:

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Quagmire  
Years ago

i think this comes from the same vid where kevin brooks dunks after going round his back while playing for the nuggets. Its hard to make out coz the credits are rolling but it worth checking out, if only to hear marv albert saying his name. (be-atch)

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mr clutch  
Years ago

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mr clutch  
Years ago

micheal cooper, shane battier, luke walton, dennis johnson

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Surmdog  
Years ago

Vernon Maxwell
Anthony Mason
Cedric Maxwell
Vinnie Johnson
charles oakley
Kevin Willis

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3  
Years ago

Um, Dennis Rodman anyone?

I'd also mention someone like Matt Barnes, when he is at his best (most of this past NBA season he hasn't been, unfortunately)

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Anonymous  
Years ago

slick watts (don)

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