Mike Dunleavy Snr. > 95-96 Bucks?

[Groundhog]

From hxxp://pweb.netcom.com/~bjalas/basketball/bulls/expansion.htm

"The most prominent example of why the "Players of today are better" is only a myth was the 1995-96 Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks were coached by Mike Dunleavy, who was never more than a journeyman when he played in the 1970's & 80's. In one-on-one games Dunleavy was undefeated against every one of his Bucks players- including future All-Stars Vin Baker & Glenn Robinson"

This is the first time I've ever heard of this... any truth to it? It lists the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal as a source.

[Shkspr]

Yeah, like I'm going to show up the guy who decides my PT. :)

[Axxon]

I hadn't.

I must admit that when I saw the thread title my first response was "hmm, is he really worth that much"? :D

[stevew]

I remember that from time to time Dunleavy would become an active player, while he was a "young"(relative term) assistant coach. Too bad Jr. didn't seem to pick up as much skills as he was thought to have.

[stevew]

Dola

Glenn Robinson would have beat him if he was a woman.

[Warhammer]

I hate to admit it, but just because something is new, doesn't mean its better. Hell, for that matter, it wouldn't surprise me if the NBA was trying to keep stuff like this quiet. What would it do for the league?

Exhibit #2 in this is Magic Johnson's return to the Lakers in the same era, he had been out of the game for almost 5 years, was around 36 years old and was arguably the best player on his team.

[Franklinnoble]

This doesn't surprise me. I don't see too many modern NBA players that can create their own shot. Most of their scoring opportunities come from fast breaks, pick-and-rolls, or well-timed assists. Playing 1-on-1 against an older player negates most of the advantage of youth - it's not like you're going full-court.