What position do you want your franchise player to play?

[DieHardYankee26]

Last year, I asked the board what position was the most important. The general consensus was that the most important position is wherever the best player on that teams plays, and to build around him. So now I'm asking, all things equal, what position do you want the guy that you are building your franchise around to play? And what skills would you like him to have at that position (defensive minded, great floor general, passing big man, etc.)?

[Taur3asi3]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

I'd like to see someone make an argument for any position other than center. Throughout the history of the NBA the center position has always been the easiest to build a team into a contender around. I honestly can't see a debate with this. I'd want my center to be the focal point of the offense and a defensive anchor like Kareem, Walton, or Olajuwon.

[dossier]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

I'd like to see someone make an argument for any position other than center. Throughout the history of the NBA the center position has always been the easiest to build a team into a contender around. I honestly can't see a debate with this. I'd want my center to be the focal point of the offense and a defensive anchor like Kareem, Walton, or Olajuwon.

shaq, russell, chamberlain, ewing, malone, duncan(arguable what position he played)

[JBH3]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

I'd want a prolific scorer.

Of the top-30 in all-time total points, 13 of the 30 are 1's, 2's, and 3's. Jordan and Wilt are the only ones to have avg'd 30/gm over their careers.

[dossier]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

I'd want a prolific scorer.

Of the top-30 in all-time total points, 13 of the 30 are 1's, 2's, and 3's. Jordan and Wilt are the only ones to have avg'd 30/gm over their careers.

so you would want a shooting guard?

and 1,2,and 3's may average more points, but 4, and 5's shoot a higher percentage and play a bigger role in defense.

[X*Cell]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

I voted for Power Forward with the skill set of Tim Duncan.

[x_NBA_x]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

A center like Shaq in his prime. The guy was simply amazing and so dominant.

[Rawdeal28]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

A center like Shaq in his prime. The guy was simply amazing and so dominant.

yup same here. had to foul the man to stop him.

[DieHardYankee26]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

I'd want a prolific scorer.

Of the top-30 in all-time total points, 13 of the 30 are 1's, 2's, and 3's. Jordan and Wilt are the only ones to have avg'd 30/gm over their careers.

So you'd want a 4 or 5? Because those numbers say that power forwards and centers make up for 17 of those 30. I guess I don't really understand what position you would want, or are you just saying position doesn't matter, as long as they are an elite scorer?

[AdaptiveHorror]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

A big post presence in the paint, at either the 4 or 5 spot. Guys like Shaq, Dwight, & Yao. That'd be the ideal focal point if I were coaching a team.

[clipperfan811]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

This ones not even a contest. A center who can score off his post game, clean the boards and protect the paint is by far the most valuable. If we're talking about a true franchise type player a center like that just opens the floor up for everyone.

Even Dwight Howard, who has yet to really establish a legit offensive post game has already led the Magic to the Finals. All that without another legit superstar.

I'm a huge Kobe fan but how far did he get without a post presence? D-Wade? Dito

[BlueNGold]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

Center, with maybe a point guard coming in second.

A center is just too invaluable if they can do certain things like protect the basket, rebound and score.

A scorer (SG/SF) can be found somewhat easily and if you don't have anyone protecting your basket, a scorer is pretty meaningless.

Although this discussion probably changes if we're asking "what player would you start your franchise with?". Then I'd say LeBron, Durant, Howard in that order.

[Taur3asi3]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

Something to consider; only 2 wings in the history of the NBA have won a championship without a dominant big man.

Rick Barry and Michael Jordan.

[Dice]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

Something to consider; only 2 wings in the history of the NBA have won a championship without a dominant big man.

Rick Barry and Michael Jordan.

And to add to Jordan’s dominance, he won 6 titles in an era where he had to compete against 3 HOF centers in their primes(Olajuwon, Ewing and Robinson) up-and-coming HOF centers(Shaq & Mourning) and centers that wasn’t HOF material BUT were difference makers on either the offensive or defensive end(Brad Daugerthy, Dikembe Mutombo, Rik Smits). And he did this with average centers on his team. So if you do plan on starting your team with a wing, make sure he’s Jordan-like or you might have issues.

[The15thunter]

Re: What position do you want your franchise player to play?

power forward or center with a very good back-to-the-basket game, high basketball iq, defensive chops and rebounding desire.