The CRAZIEST What IF Trades

My list of the greatest what if trades in NBA history, that almost happened.
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[@jonnyarnett]

Which What-If trade do you wish had happened?? NOTE: If some of this sounds familiar, it’s because this is an updated video. I wanted my new editor to raise the quality, and he certainly did that. IMPORTANT: QUESTIONS TIME! We’re getting closer and closer to 200k subscribers, which means you all need to start asking questions for my 200k video?? Post your questions HERE!! What you would you like me to answer in my 200k celebration video.

[@celtics17banners84]

If Kevin Garnett doesn’t get hurt, who wins in 2009? Lakers or Celtics

[@dannytennyson4302]

Who are you top 5 favourite players from each position all time?

[@onlyfacts3178]

DUNCAN to MAGIC to join G.HILL and TMAC in the WEAK east coast.

[@onlyfacts3178]

@@celtics17banners84 LAKERS.

[@demontrekunjan4635]

Houston wins 10 with Jordan still one short of the true goat bill russell

[@bananaman5668]

Imagine if Magic never got HIV and got paired up with Barkley in 92.

[@lilpenny1982]

I don't think the Lakers would've given up Worthy for Barkley, even though it makes sense. It's kinda like the Celtics trading for McHale in the early 1990's. It never happened because loyalty mattered in the NBA at that time.

[@CrazyxEnigma]

@@lilpenny1982 The Sixers were the ones who pulled out at the last second. Perhaps with Magic there Jerry West doesn't feel the need to get another superstar but it isn't like the Worthy for Barkley swap, had it happened with Magic retired, would've made the Lakers instant contenders like him going to Phoenix did. Additional moves would've been required or Barkley would've quickly gotten tired of being in the same position as he was in Philly.

[@lilpenny1982]

@CrazyxEnigma Post Magic, the Lakers still would've not have traded Worthy for Barkley. Worthy is like McHale to the Lakers (no trade). But if the Lakers wanted to get Barkley, they would have to give up Elden Campbell, Vlade Divacs and maybe George Lynch for Barkley. I think Jerry West would've gotten some other players from free agency to play with Barkley.

[@jab1289]

@@CrazyxEnigma I think that Barkley almost went to Portland in 92 as well. I heard that rumored trade was supposed to be Buck Williams and Kersey for Barkley. As a result, Cliff Robinson moves in at small forward, with Barkley at the 4, and Ainge as the sixth man.

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

The rockets trade is like something you do on 2k franchise when you are a user for all the teams. I can’t believe they turned that down.

[@NewGen7988]

That number one spot sounds like the most powerful basketball offense of all time.

[@user-qk4ce2wj4d]

Offense AND Defense! MJ and Hakeem played both sides of the court

[@ArtMagik]

@@user-qk4ce2wj4d Drexler also played on both side, though he wasn't a great defender he was pretty good, especially when it came to disturb passing lines.

[@eag8999]

You've got MULTIPLE mvp players, scoring title holders, and dPOTYS

[@user-cn8nu6lq4w]

Arvydas Sabonis to the Blazers about 7 years earlier. Okay, fine, that's not technically a trade. But it would have been something.

[@onlyfacts3178]

BLAZERS were a TOP team making 2 finals in 90 and 92...with SABONIS at center they would probably make the finals from 89 to 92 ( 4 straight finals).

[@onlyfacts3178]

SABONIS was drafted by the HAWKS but traded to CELTICS..he could have join THE CELTICS in 1985 so it would be PRIME SABONIS with PRIME BIRD.. JOINING a team that was already the best in the NBA...and you can add L.BIAS into to that.. THOSE celtics would probably win from 1984 to 1988 ( 4 straight tittles)...

[@andrewcook1246]

​@@onlyfacts3178 They likely beat Detroit and the Bulls. Clyde gets considered a top 30 player and Sabonis a top 10. Mike and Isiah leave with a finaks loss each.

[@user-cn8nu6lq4w]

@@onlyfacts3178 Hm, I dunno about trading to the Celts. They had an were happy with Parish at the 5, and the team had real loyalty for one another. Also... he was never drafted by the Hawks or played for the Celtics? That said, he would have been an amazing center for them.

[@ektran4205]

ARVYDAS WAS DRAFTED BY THE HAWKS IN 85

[@wanyekest6392]

Houston declining that is crazy lmao. But that just shows how much big men were valued at that time

[@jamiekelley4076]

We're also really focusing on hindsight as well. Jordan was absolutely a great player but he wasn't a sure fire thing. No one knew he was going to be the become the greatest basketball of his era and change the NBA forever. Most people thought he was another superstar guard.

[@reimixo]

​@@jamiekelley4076true, Sampson was a beat, Jordan in college wasn't even the top guy, worthy was..

[@Fixundfertig1]

From 1985 to basically 1998 they'll be at least contenders. That's 14 possible championships. From 1985 to 1990 they'll have really tough competition, but from 1991 to 1999 Olajuwon and Jordan have proven they could have the job done, that's 8 straight really possible championships.

[@reimixo]

From 1990 to 98 is a given... Drexler made the finals MJ conference finals, then mj and hakeem All got rings... 86 they have a real chance, 87/88/89 obviously contenders

[@reimixo]

In 89 the Bulls went 6 games against Detroit, Bill cartwright AVG 10.5/6 hodges 12/1.8/3, scottie and horace under 10ppg... Safe to say you switch 10.5/6 with hakeem and the games you lost by single digit are won, not evwn including Drexler... And Detroit swept the Lakers... To me 89 is a real chance same with 86 and 90-98 are garanteed

[@williamgolston5399]

Man..... AI and T-Mac? Sheesh

[@ThePrufessa]

Jordan Hakeem and Clyde would've been a bigger sheesh.

[@lilpenny1982]

@@ThePrufessa I agree 100%. But AI, T-Mac, McKie, Tyrone Hill and Theo Ratliff (George Lynch coming off the bench) would've been a very good defensive team. T-Mac was an underrated defender. I think that Lakers series in 2001 goes to 7 but the Lakers still win.

[@Empithri]

Not enough balls on the court for those two

[@williamgolston5399]

Houston STILL failed though they won two with Hakeem lol. Jordan, Drexler and Hakeem? You're talking 8-12 rings potentially.

[@user-cn8nu6lq4w]

Ehh. Pippen was a very necessary glue for the Bulls... a facilitator and an all-around great player who did whatever th team needed. Drexler was another shooting guard who I don't think would have been a great replacement for Scottie, given many of his skills and plays would have overlapped with Jordan's, rather than directly complementing them. Obviously Hakeem would have been an unbelievable center for Jordan to work with, but 8-12 rings? I don't think so. Good as he was, Jordan still took a couple years to become... well, Jordan.

[@meh7348]

Not even close, can't just put great names together and expect results. They would never have worked well together lol.

[@xiamfinal571]

@@meh7348thats not true. The definetly win at some point

[@GarkKahn]

​@@xiamfinal571 sure, but that quantity is excessive

[@Bigedub101]

​@meh7348 People forget these the best players ever during and egos gonna play a role cause they wouldn't be able to pay all that

[@nohbuddy1]

That potential Houston team is insane. Definitely at least 8 titles if they stick together

[@carlpacquing2575]

Garnett to the Lakers would've been nuts!

[@onlyfacts3178]

GASOL was better at that time...

[@CrazyxEnigma]

​@@onlyfacts3178For Kobe maybe. As a player overall? Hell no! Garnett was better than Pierce or Allen in 08 he deferred though and focused on anchoring the defense.

[@goosnavslakovic4908]

​@@onlyfacts3178 pre injury? No. Not a shot. After 2009? Yeah. Kobe unleashed Gasol, and post injury Garnett didn't stand a chance

[@camaradiop3731]

I remember the Lakers wooing Garnett; in the All-Star game around that time, Kobe was being especially considerate/nice to Garnett; I laughed my head off over it.

[@SokinRidis]

Jordan and Hakeem in the same team was an overkill

[@lilpenny1982]

Drexler would've had to play the 3 and due to his height and skill, he would've excelled at this position too.

[@jomm7671]

Always wanted to see MJ-Hakeem vs Kobe-Shaq

[@lilpenny1982]

@@jomm7671 Hakeem and MJ would win 4-1

[@jamiekelley4076]

@@lilpenny1982 I actually think a smart Houston coaching staff would have moved MJ to PG and let him become the main facilitator. Keep Drexler at the 2 and since you now have Hakeem and Jordan on rookie contracts for 7ish years you have so much cap to work with that you can totally go get great role player 3s and 4s.

[@SokinRidis]

@lilpenny1982 when Shaq and Kobe was in their prime, Jordan and Hakeem was years out of theirs. A 92 Jordan/Hakeem vs a 02 Kobe/Shaq was the pefect situation. The first duo wins easily.

[@valonarious5399]

The more I see about jerry west as a manager the more I need a breakdown of all his successful stories just as a basketball manager.

[@CrazyxEnigma]

So brief summary, after his playing career he spent some time as a scout and coached the Lakers when Kareem got there but before Magic in the mid to late 70s. He officially became the GM for the 1982- 1983 season replacing Bill Sharman(yes Celtics legend and coach of the 1972 Lakers championship team). I dunno if it's officially confirmed but drafting James Worthy was likely West's first move as the guy in charge of Bball operations (he did have a say prior and was actually not sold on Magic being y'know Magic and wanted Sidney Moncrief instead a rare miscalculation from him) From then until he left the Lakers after the 1999- 2000 season all moves the Lakers made during Showtime, the mid 90s rebuild with Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exel, getting Shaq, drafting Kobe and building the foundation of the roster that would threepeat you can attribute to him. He went to the Grizzlies after and was there from 2002- 2007 and turned them into a playoff team and unlike popular theory he did not in fact gift the Lakers Pau Gasol for his brother and trash, he was already gone when the trade was made. He then joined the Warriors in 2011 and most notably threatened to resign if they traded Klay Thompson for Kevin Love. He then went to the Clippers🤢(I will always remember Jeanie decided to be a petty idiot and not bring him back when he was interested in coming back after she sent her idiot brother Jim packing and to add insult to injury his son had been a long time employee and head of our Scouting department) in 2017 and I'm sure had a hand in getting Kawhi and PG there(personally I also think he had a hand in getting Kawhi to lead the Lakers on during FA to be petty but that's just a hunch on my part)

[@thetruthstand]

I've always thought about the Michael Jordan, Clyde drexler and Hakeem olajuwon trio. I'm of the belief that neither of them would have become what they became, because all three of these players became all-time greats because at one point in their career were considered the primary option for their teams. In this scenario somebody has to be number one, two and three respectively. These three individuals do not become what they became if this team up happens. Also, we have thought this before about teams with three superstars. Still a crazy what if, but those are just my thoughts. But the butterfly effect of these trades are crazy. These possibilities are endless.

[@ArtMagik]

The closest thing we saw was the KD/Westbrook/Harden Thunder.

[@GarkKahn]

I think Drexler would've been the 3rd option and jordan and hakeem could be like shaq and kobe, probably at some point meeting the same fate

[@JustLikeHeaven77]

The defense from the three would be crazy mad. There would be plenty of shots. You're talking 6+ blocks and 6+ steals a game. Just from those three.

[@sidjones16]

The only one that would've suffered was Jordan. Even then he still would have been a Hall of Famer. In the 80s bigs dominated, so Dream would've still gotten his. Drexler would have been 2nd and Mike would've ran point. Probably put up Magic type numbers.

[@alex4833]

Intriguing video, Jonny. The most fun one to imagine for me was the last one. Hakeem, MJ, and Drexler would be an amazing Big 3. I am not sure how many rings they would've gotten, but it would have been fun to see them. Two of my other faves from this list are T-Mac to Philly to play alongside AI and KG to LA to be alongside Kobe. Both of these would have been incredible (though I agree that Pau Gasol may have been better for the long run for the latter). Have a great weekend 😊

[@cadecrusader3940]

Thank you Jonny!

[@corey2232]

The league screwed Kobe out of a 6th title by nixing that Chris Paul trade. Also, rather than Kobe going to the Bulls, he also said he'd go to the Mavs. The tentative deal had Dirk staying there, so it would've been cool to see those 2 play together.

[@reimixo]

I don't imagine how they would have played tho, PNP mostly I believe

[@jamiekelley4076]

The Houston trade would have been nuts. The thing is we never got to see Jordan really play with a dominant big man and can you imagine having to double a driving Jordan and leaving Hakeem one on one with someone or leaving Clyde Drexler open on the perimeter. What would a team even have been able to do defensively to slow these three down. You also get two of the great two way players of all time so now not only do have you great perimeter defense surrounding MJ but you also have great interior defense as well with Hakeem. Which also means MJ isn't having to slide help on the interior more freeing him up to harass ball handlers even more. Also Hakeem and Drexler would have been a few superstars that could have handled long term play time with another superstar like MJ. They were both hard workers but didn't really care if they were in the spotlight. I definitely think you see MJ running the point guard position in this trio. Assuming they all stayed healthy and coming in on rookie contracts in the 80s meaning Houston would have great cap room to go get good role players. This team would have dethroned the Lakers and Pistons as the teams of the late 80s. They also would have dominated into the early 90s. I think the one downside would be the hit it would give to MJs legacy and also Hakeem's legacy. Would MJ still be considered the GOAT after playing on what could have been the greatest superteam of all time.

[@Jacks2022]

Jonny, been watching your videos for some time now and I just noticed that the clock in your intro says 4:10. What does it mean?

[@masmirage]

David Stern and the league nixed the Paul for Gasol/Odom trade as "owners" of the Pelicans, who were temporarily sold to the league.

[@Rolo555]

There were talks back in the early 90s of trading Hakeem to the Heat for Rony Seikaly and two other players. This did not include Glen Rice and Steve Smith. So a starting lineup of Hakeem/Rice/Smith would had caused trouble in the east.

[@jab1289]

I bet the Jordan-loving commish would have loved to have seen Hakeem in the East. Also, speaking of Seikaly, he could have been traded to the Jazz in 1998, but he didn't want to go there.

[@themindgamer5084]

Honorable mention Tim Duncan almost ended up with Tmac in Orlando, and Kidd almost signed with the Spurs in 03.

[@HighWoody]

These what if scenario needs to stay in the video game realm and keep the debates their.

[@HorizonOfHope]

Jerry West = GOAT front office. If he isn’t convincing Shaq to join the Lakers, or getting a few teams to back off drafting Kobe so he can trade for him with the Hornets, he is telling the Warriors to keep Thompson. He always does this stuff. Surely the moment he expresses interest in a player teams should know by now to keep them?

[@richardjackson5670]

The minute you mentioned Jordan to the Rockets, I saw them winning no less than 10 championships 😅

[@jab1289]

July 2000: Maybe some of you remember the four-team trade that almost was. Here is how the trade would have shook down: To Detroit: Allen Iverson and Matt Geiger To LA Lakers: Anthony Mason, Toni Kukoc, Todd Fuller To Charlotte: Jerry Stackhouse, Christian Laettner, Travis Knight To Philly: Eddie Jones, Glen Rice, Jerome Williams, Dale Ellis Geiger and Allen Iverson would have joined forces with recently acquired Ben Wallace. Mason would have made LA even stronger (2000-01 was his only All Star appearance), and they would have also been adding Toni Kukoc, who had experience in the Triangle.

[@gotwobag7876]

Happy Saturday!

[@williamcorliss3664]

Just wanna help the video🎉

[@MrReese]

Don't forget that LeBron also had an offer from the Bulls back then when he had his famous "decision". If Kobe would have joined the Bulls I could imagine LeBron also going to the Bulls eventually, given that continuing the legacy of MJ and how big of an influence he was on both of them was very relevant back then. Imagine prime Kobe and LeBron together, that would have been something.

[@jab1289]

In 1994, Karl Malone was close to going to the Knicks for Charles Oakley and rookie PG (and Heisman winner) Charlie Ward. Both GM's approved it, but Jazz owner Larry Miller vetoed it. Also, in 1982, there was a rumor that Portland would send Darnell Valentine to Cleveland (I think) for Bill Laimbeer (before he went to the Pistons). Would have seemed fairly minor at the time, but if Portland has Laimbeer, maybe there's a chance that they take MJ in 1984. Look out, Showtime!!!!

[@nicksamp515]

That Klay-Dray trade is a legacy deciding trade indeed. Those 2 played a huge role for their success and if that trade materialized, I doubt Steph would've been what he is today and I bet that the 3pt revolution wouldn't have been as impactful as what it is today. Klay and Steph revolutionized the 3pt game, not Steph alone. What's crazier is if Cleveland would trade for Thompson for Wiggins and teamed up with LeBron, they could've won more for Cleveland as Klay would be a better team mate for LeBron, than Love.

[@Ball2930.]

I remember seeing Dwayne Wade talk about how in 2012, the Miami Heat were about to acquire Chris Paul, but because Chris Paul and Dwayne Wade didn't want to swap the number they played with, it never happened. As good as the Rockets might have become with Hakeem, MJ and Clyde, a big piece to the Bull's success is Scottie Pippen and Horace Grace and both MJ and Cly play the 2 guards. Maybe they could've traded Ralph Sampson for MJ and John Stockton or Charles Barkley. An even bigger it is that in the 1983 draft, Ralph Sampson was the 1st pick in the first round Rodney McCray was the 3rd pick for the Rockets and Clyde Drexler was the 14th round pick for the Trailblazers, imagine if the Rockets chose Clyde Drexler instead of Rodney? Instead of trading Ralph Sampson, they could've traded Clyde Drexler for MJ and Ralph for John Stockton & Charles Barkley, or Karl Malone the next year. Imagine a frontcourt with Hakeem, Charles Barkley/Karl Malone, MJ and John Stockton.

[@cezaryadamski8786]

MJ, Hakeem and Drexler - First thing would be team chemistry . If they could work it out then sure I see them winning multiple chips in the 90s. In the 80s they would be contenders and possibly winning too.

[@jab1289]

Before the 1997 NBA Draft, Chris Webber was almost traded to Seattle for Shawn Kemp and C Jim McIlvaine.

[@fielmeria]

i want to look into the multiverse and see what would become of that Houston Team

[@claytonphillips85]

How would that Rockets big three work on the court when Jordan and Clyde play the same position

[@jonnyarnett]

The 2 and 3 spot are very interchangeable. Clyde likes the 3 ball, while MJ prefers to work more from the post, so they don't even completely do the same things on the court. I think they could've made it work.

[@Retaliater352]

I’m pretty sure Mj played pg one season

[@Retaliater352]

@@jonnyarnettyou should do a video of different players legacies if the finals were like the super bowl

[@Joshkiddy15.]

A SF is basically a bigger shooting guard and a smaller power forward so they basically do the same things

[@claytonphillips85]

@@Joshkiddy15. True but Mike never had the build of a small forward

[@bballanalytics1552]

Johnny Arnett been smokin' that crypto?!

[@benberry792]

Mj, Drexler & Dream together doesn't undo the Lakers I think... 80's Lakers & Celtics r still crazy tough

[@gloman19]

Shaq to Dallas in 03 would have been a huge trade if it happened. Mark Cuban said they were real close to making that trade, but the Lakers wanted Dirk and the Mavs wouldn't give him up which I don't blame them.

[@jab1289]

@gloman19 Actually, that was going to be in 2004, right after the Pistons beat LA. Here's a big one: What if the Lakers were able to work out a contract with Nash, and the Mavs send him and Nowitzki to LA for Shaq (and Coach K actually leaves Duke for LA as was rumored)?

[@DerethAC]

In the early 90’s when Hakeem was disgruntled in Houston, he was nearly traded to Seattle. The Sonics would not have had to give up Payton or Kemp in the deal but backed out. Hakeem, Payton, and Kemp on the same team would have been nuts.

[@CrazyxEnigma]

Oh right good thing Ownership resolved the feud before f*cking off and Leslie Alexander bought the team. Imagine an owner accusing their Star player of faking an injury today (who notably wasn't injury prone)... Fans would eat them alive 😂

[@danijelsotola625]

Another Trade option was Miami. Imagine Hakeem and young Rice and Steve Smith

[@paprykus]

It's all about synergy, so I wouldn't necessarily give Hakeem, Drexler and Jordan 8-12 rings in my prediction.

[@supratrd900]

Mitch Richmond to Miami for Jamal Mashburn and Isaac Austin. Tim Hardaway, Alonzo Mourning and Mitch Richmond battling the Jordan, Pippen and Rodman for a chance at the finals.

[@tigerlily5313]

Imagine if Magic didnt retire the second time for just one season. We'd have seen Magic and Shaq and Kobe on the same team.

[@pepejr10king]

U drible clyde drexler do a pick n roll to go past MJ, and somehow u still have to pass Haakem to score😭... that would have been crazy

[@adrenalineunlimited]

The craziest trade that almost happened was the marshon/dillon brooks fiasco.

[@S4L665-OnelessthantheDevil]

6:48 worst graphic ever😂😂

[@ryanjohnson7317]

In relation to the big ticket going to LAL. People forget, Pau's brother Marc was on the team. KG, Kobe, and Marc Gasol would have been beast. Easy 3 peat

[@CrazyxEnigma]

Its not really a trade but in 2003 the Memphis Grizzlies pick was #1 protected and it fell to #2 so Detroit got it. Imagine if Memphis got lucky and got #1 they draft LeBron, immediately pairing him with Pau Gasol and Jerry West at the helm... I think LeBron has a way better team in his early years than Cleveland managed to put together.

[@nohbuddy1]

Jerry West is responsible for like what like 14 titles between the Lakers and Warriors as an executive? Insane

[@the80sguy80]

I`m a Bulls fan, Jordan and Kemp would have been amazing!

[@CrazyxEnigma]

3:30 The Lakers package would've been way better for Minnesota than what the Celtics ended up giving them. For all of Lakers haters love to say Jerry West giving them Pau in 08 was blatant favoritism(which is untrue as Jerry West was no longer with the Grizzlies at the time of the trade) Kevin McHale did this for Danny Ainge and his old team as a favor the Celtics got Garnett for peanuts.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Jerry west is one of the 5 best basketball minds in league history.

[@Petrbrain]

Tim Duncan to Orlando should have made the list

[@carlosmiyagishima513]

The potential Rockets big 3 would’ve been like Kobe&Shaq plus Tracy Mcgrady lmfaooo, not to mention they are all young and wouldn’t have “seniority” issues like Shaq did with Kobe

[@zlatkok6362]

Mj, hakeem and drexler would have great chemistry also i think, that would be easiest best trio and team of all time

[@eegrul1]

My dream transfer is MJ to KG at Minnesota, other to Wizards

[@raphab0]

Amare Stoudemire to the Cavs in 09/10 would've been interesting in my opinion. Not sure it gets the Cavs past the Celtics but maybe Lebron stays until at least around 2012 or 2013 if the trade happens. Definitely could have changed NBA history

[@CrazyxEnigma]

I think it does assuming Stat is able to be healthy. LeBron other than Nash is the best possible player for him to play with. Garnett wasn't the same player after getting injured in 09. Even if they make the Finals Stat and LeBron aren't enough to beat the Lakers in 09 or 10 imo.

[@lilpenny1982]

Hakeem, MJ and Drexler would've won the B2B Pistons chips and then the Bulls B2B 3-peats. So I think they win 8 chips in total. Maybe 9.

[@oliverklozoff7958]

The T-Wolves declined to trade their then rookie, Randy Foye, in a trade package that would've landed them Allen Iverson.. One of the biggest "what ifs" in Timberwolves/ NBA history of you ask me..

[@tastycubes2166]

Steph and Klay for Chris Paul also almost happened

[@AG1LA]

MJ would've played the point guard as he was more than capable of, a modern day and more athletic vrsion of the Big O, a triple threat. Clyde playing his usual position as the SG and Dream doing what does best. Dominating the paint. Opposing teams will not consider double teaming for real. MJ prolly would have not been considered the GOAT but imagine the number of rings. Thats total domination of the era. The problem i see are egos, we all know how hard MJ demands from his team mates. It would have not been to the two's liking but all of these are hypotheticals.

[@c99kfm]

Part of why MJ was so hard on his team mates probably came from his early NBA years with basically zero support. With Drexler and the Dream on his team from day one, he might have learned to trust in his team - and, possibly, never learned to push himself enough to be the Jordan we all know.

[@AG1LA]

@@c99kfm totally concur, like i said its purely speculative, Mike and Clyde will prolly push themselves to the limit of their potential knowing MJ will not play second fiddle to anyone, he doesnt like to be compared esp. with Clyde. LOL ... and knowing Clyde not really a fan of MJ being the GOAT after their careers were over. Hakeem is not really an alpha in terms of his leadership and over-all a nice guy. He just plays. so yeah... its a win win or bust, Lol

[@MarkLaw13]

Perhaps 15 championships. Twin Towers went to the finals where they lost. With MJ they would have gone every year

[@markjackson6431]

not a trade but what if MJ didn’t buy the Wizards and was persuaded to join the Lakers with Phil, Kobe, and Shaq. and what if Scottie Pippen got traded there instead of Portland 😱

[@benberry792]

Think of the INTENSITY!! Of course KG/Kobe would've been amazing! *2 rings

[@iitchydog8770]

No way Tmac and AI would work out. Tmac left toronto bcus he wanted to be the guy and he didnt want to be in vinces shadow. Playing with AI would put him in the exact same situation. Not to mention both were extremely ball dominant.

[@ybnxzy]

number 1 spot is the greatest team of all time

[@elementsofphysicalreality]

Charles and Shaq can’t even do a talk show together without butting heads how they gonna win rings??

[@CrazyxEnigma]

Yeah I doubt Shaq comes to the Lakers if Barkley is already there. Shaq wouldn't have wanted to share with another big, he's the one who told Magic management to get Penny instead of Chris Webber after all.

[@Mikey-wf9py]

Yes, he's the greatest shooter of all time, but that's really it though. That's what makes him lower on the all-time list for me. And a lot of big moments other players on the warriors had to step up

[@floydparr8006]

And he plays no defense. He is too small to guard big guards and too slow to stay in front of quick ones. He came up small in the 2016 Finals. After averaging 30.1 on .504 shooting during the season, he averages 22.6 on .403 shooting in the Finals. All series the Cavs abused him on D by using his man to screen. That is what happened on Kyrie's G7 game winner. Curry backed off knowing he couldn't stay in front and Kyrie drained the open game winning 3. Curry belongs in the 15-20 range in my opinion. Only 4x 1st team All NBA and 1 FMVP out of 6 Finals.

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

I'll say it again. Michael and Kemp together. Interesting???

[@user-iq2hy4ug4y]

Kobe and a young D Rose win multiple championships

[@CrazyxEnigma]

That trade had it gone through would've been before Rose was drafted. They lucked into getting the #1 pick and with Kobe there I doubt they miss the playoffs so no Rose for the Bulls.

[@NicolasAlcalde]

How do you not include the Lakers trying to trade Kobe for LeBron and Cleveland rejecting it?

[@austinlink68]

Man Kg is better than pau. If he doesn’t go to Boston then who beats la out east.

[@kysoneilers4892]

Lebron and wade to the bulls

[@fortnitejake850]

Dirk and Nash with the raptors looks so wrong

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

The sonics would have beat the bulls with pippin

[@Wtvifeellike]

Kobe and Kg woulda torn up the league

[@alejanoelallen1952]

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[@ATroubledGreensLibrary]

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[@moety2]

When they compare super teams to the bulls, I always say, imagine if Dream went to the bulls in his prime to play with MJ and Pippen? That’s basically what the Heat and Warriors did.

[@CrazyxEnigma]

I don't get why some people are so adamant on proclaiming the Bulls a superteam they weren't lol. A damn good team but not a superteam.

[@moety2]

@@CrazyxEnigma it makes no sense. Like when did a top 5 player in the league in their prime joined up with the Bulls? They act like everyone wanted Rodman when he joined. They got him by trading Will Purdue lmao.

[@user-wn8vf6ck4n]

Stern didn't want the self proclaimed king to have a legitimate better team to battle against. The NBA did dirty on the lasts alpha player they had. Now good luck with all these pumpered self entitled crybabies that we have as superstars.

[@andrewcook1246]

Lol NBA been doing Bron dirty forever. Got robbed of DPOTY, one or two MVP's, etc. NBA doesn't want anyone touching Jordan's legacy.

[@user-wn8vf6ck4n]

Well the self proclaimed goat can't, lets hope somebody else will eventually show up​@@andrewcook1246

[@elementsofphysicalreality]

KG + Kobe would be called the Big Bean lmao In all honesty, who is beating them? Nobody. I’m glad it didn’t happen. Kobe would have more rings than MJ and it wouldn’t even be close. Without injuries. Which goes to show winning is a team effort. Can’t base a goat on rings alone.

[@andresdelportillo9917]

If Jordan gets kemp he wins 10

[@markjackson6431]

no. 1) he wouldn’t win a title 2) because of that….he wouldn’t have returned and stayed at 3 rings.

[@onlyfacts3178]

CP3 and KOBE wouldnt work..both need the ball and LAKERS with GASOL and ODOM were a lot better. JORDAN wouldnt have won all those rings since they wouldnt need RODMAN who was really important. KEMP was overrated. WHILE PIPPEN would be a perfect fit to pair with PAYTON and DETLEF SCHREMPF... KG wasnt better than GASOL at that time. TMAC and AI 2 ball hogs ( even TMAC said it wouldnt work) A way better trade was the DUNCAN to ORLANDO MAGIC. KOBE wouldnt have won a ring in chicago... KOBE was more near from DALLAS in 2007 and that yes..that would have made them TITLE CONTENDERS..

[@bezllama3325]

Mcgrady and ai wouldve won zero rings two shot chuckers

[@joehardy1288]

Really not a fan of these what if video