>steph' list of accomplishments is longer and fuller to be
>sure, and by my own standards has eclipsed Zeke in the
>all-time hierarchy. better player? i dunno really. maybe.
>
>but looking back on the Bad Boys, they transcended hoop a
>little bit and had a very clearly defined arc as a group.
>they had to check off EVERY box before they got to the
>mountain top and then stayed there for a couple years before
>the front court aged out.
>
>i don't think Isiah would trade his teammates or experience

While I agree, Zeke wouldn't trade his career. The Warriors pretty much came out of nowhere and they've dominated the league's tougher conference for 4 yrs running. 2 of which were without KD. And they've had to face the leagues best player in the finals for 4 straight yrs.

Imagine if the pistons stayed relevant/contenders when the Bulls came of age and Detroit had to face Jordan every year while Boston was still title good and NY was on the come up...that's what G-State has done.