Pinkie_pie said:
All the great centers in the 90s would hold their own in any era. 7 foot and taller men that can play basketball at a high level are rare. The 90s for some reason had a high number of those people. I dont think its a change of style that is affecting this . There just hasnt been a player with the right body and skill. |
This as well. Chance plays a part in these things. 6'11 to 7'1" is the ideal size but ironically the rarest. And to be clear, my previous post isn't saying Shaq would suck in the 60s or 70s. Rather that those there would not be lessened and that there were better then. Shaq in the 60s or 70s would just be another star in a star studded era for big men.
But officiating tendencies do effect some things. In this touchier league, many rough and tough big men would get in foul trouble. Doesn't mean big men can't dominate, rather that it's harder. The best would still do well.