I finally found proof!!! - Most NBA GMs really ARE idiots

by UofTOrange on Oct 24, 2008 9:39 AM CDT

Not you Daryl Morey, you are exempt.

Who is the best center in the NBA?
1. Dwight Howard -- 55.6%
2. Yao Ming -- 25.9%
3. Tim Duncan -- 18.5%

If you are an NBA GM and really think that Dwight Howard is a better center than Yao, then there is no hope for you. You will just have to get paid a ridiculous amount of money to know absolutely nothing. Seriously, how do some of these guys keep their jobs? This question means that roughly 16 GMs think D-Ho is better. It also means that a few of them are completely stupid and think Tim Duncan plays center.

Here's my one hope, they think they'd rather have him based on age and injury history. That is literally the only way that question could be asked and come out that way. The problem with this? That means that at least 16 (not even including the idiots that chose Duncan) aren't capable of passing third grade reading comprehension tests. To the best of my knowledge, that question does not caveat it with age and injury history, it just asks "Who is the best center in the NBA?" and in that case, you sirs should lose your jobs.

Reading through the rest of it, they were tossed no brainer questions and answered them. Though I wish I knew the guy that said Jason Kidd was the best point guard in the league, he assuredly voted for Tim Duncan in the center poll. I also bet he voted for the Lakers as having the best home court advantage.

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It would be cool to see

what Daryl Morey answered on those questions.

by Only_A_Lad on Oct 24, 2008 10:17 AM CDT reply actions

I completely agree. I think I can figure most of it out, but there are a few places I'd like to see where his computers came in.

by UofTOrange on Oct 24, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Howard is unreal though

I agree yao is the best, but I don’t think its crazy to compare Howard to him. Howard is simply a monster who gets better virtually every game. I think an interesting question would be who would be better for the rockets over the next five years? Given the injury history of yao and the young legs of Howard, an argument could be made for Howard. Personally, I love yao and think he’s great but Howard should be given much respect.

by kdog on Oct 24, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions

much respect is given

This is not a slight to Howard… I think he’s great… in fact, Lee believes his team is going to the NBA Finals, so he certainly can’t think Howard sucks. BUT anyone who thinks Howard is better right now than Yao is wrong. Very, very wrong.

by grungedave on Oct 24, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe the GMs voting for Howard

think that Yao is still injured. That could potentially play into it… right?

The Utah Jazz

by UtesFan89 on Oct 24, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Player comparisons

Here’s the stats from their respective third seasons (Yao was healthy last year).

If Howard could hit a FT, I’d give him the edge. But he kills Yao in rebounding. Yao scores a bit more per game, but Howard has the FG% advantage. Head to head though, Yao has owned Howard.

I’d only give Howard the edge right now because of age and lack of recurring injuries.

SLCDunk.com, The Utah Jazz on SBNation

by Basketball John on Oct 24, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions

comparison looks good for yao

I didn’t know he owned howard like he has so very good point there. The free throw advantage is huge as well. I think many people around basketball worry about Yao’s re-occuring injuries and think this could lead to his early downfall as an elite player. I hope he can remain healthy but who knows at this point…..

by kdog on Oct 25, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions