If you don't like speculation... you must not like Basketball that much.
Speculation, possibilties and What ifs? are the discussions real fans talk about because they know the game so well they can give likely scenarios.
Things like Tim Duncan being the best PF only because he couldn't be a center are integral to argueing the games best.
Speculation is the only way to accomplish such feats.
Besides, you appear to be a Lakers mark and a Kobe mark.
You do realize by your "No speculation" angle... that means you have to admit that a Celtic is the best player of all time.
That's right, not Jordan... Magic... no Kobe.
Best player of all time? Bill Russel.
11 Championships. Good luck argueing with that in a world without speculation about teams, rules, different eras and relative talent levels.
Not to mention he averaged something like 23 rebounds a game for his entire career.
Two as a player coach!
