Pamela Owens+FollowWhat If LeBron James Was Drafted by the Detroit Pistons? 👑In an alternate timeline, Carmelo Anthony goes #1 to the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron goes #2 to the Pistons. The Pistons were already title-ready — they won it all in LeBron’s rookie year and went to back-to-back Finals. Imagine LeBron joining a prime core of Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace, Rip Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace, and Tayshaun Prince. Would we be talking about a full-on Pistons dynasty? How many rings do you think LeBron would’ve racked up? #NBAWhatIf #LeBronJames #CarmeloAnthony #DetroitPistons #ClevelandCavaliers #NBADebate #NBAHistory #BasketballDebate #NBA #Sports 3411Share
David Howard+FollowWas Cleveland the Worst Possible Team for LeBron to Be Drafted To?Looking back at the 2003 NBA Draft, it’s wild to think how different LeBron’s career could’ve been depending on where the ping-pong balls landed. Raptors — Pairing him with Vince Carter could’ve changed everything. With Bron’s impact, they likely make the playoffs early, and Vince might never leave. Grizzlies — If Memphis landed the No. 1 pick, Detroit wouldn’t have kept it. Pau Gasol + Jerry West as GM? That’s a real foundation. Nuggets — Similar early trajectory as Cleveland, but with better moves (like the Billups trade), they might’ve actually gotten Bron a ring. Heat — Pat Riley’s front office, Shaq coming in, and organizational competence. Enough said. Clippers — This is the real death sentence. Bulls — Might have had better free-agent pull than Cleveland long-term. Cleveland gave him the hometown story — but from a pure basketball perspective, was it the worst spot among the top picks? #LeBronJames #NBADraft #Cavs #NBAWhatIf #NBAHistory #Sports #NBA 194Share
Steve Francis+FollowThe Timberwolves Traded Away a Dynasty? 🤯Back in 1996, the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Ray Allen… only to trade him for Stephon Marbury. Sure, Marbury was good — but imagine prime Ray Allen alongside prime Kevin Garnett. Elite shooting, perfect floor spacing, and longevity to keep the Wolves competitive for years. KG might’ve never left Minnesota if they had paired him with Ray. What do you think: did the Wolves blow a potential dynasty? 🏆 #RayAllen #KevinGarnett #StephonMarbury #Timberwolves #NBAWhatIf #NBADebate #Sports #NBA 1511Share
Beth Holland+FollowWho Wins in a 7-Game Series: 1986 Celtics or 1996 Bulls?Two of the greatest teams in NBA history. The ’86 Celtics went 67–15, led by Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, and Bill Walton off the bench — dominant at home and loaded with Hall of Famers. The ’96 Bulls went 72–10, with Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman leading one of the best defensive units ever. Both teams defined their eras. If they met in a best-of-7, who takes it? #NBA #Celtics #Bulls #GOATDebate #NBAHistory #NBAWhatIf #Sports 3236Share
Robert Johansson+FollowClassic Era: Larry JohnsonLarry Johnson was a force in the ’90s — Rookie of the Year, two-time All-Star, and the first real franchise cornerstone for the Charlotte Hornets. His mix of strength, athleticism, and flair made him one of the most popular players of his era. But his partnership with Alonzo Mourning didn’t last. The two young stars clashed in Charlotte, leading to trades that broke up what could’ve been a legendary frontcourt duo. LJ went on to reinvent himself with the Knicks, becoming a gritty veteran presence and delivering one of the most iconic 4-point plays in playoff history. Do you think the Hornets could’ve been contenders if LJ and Zo had stuck it out? #NBA #LarryJohnson #90sBasketball #Knicks #Hornets #AlonzoMourning #ClassicNBA #NBAPartners #NBAWhatIf #Sports 572Share
Christopher Brown+FollowWhat If Shaq Went to Philly Instead of LA? Imagine a prime Shaquille O’Neal teaming up with Allen Iverson in Philadelphia instead of signing with the Lakers in 1996. Iverson’s relentless scoring + Shaq’s pure dominance in the paint… that could’ve been one of the most unstoppable duos ever. Would they have taken over the East? How many rings are we talking here? #NBA #Shaq #AllenIverson #Sixers #Lakers #NBAWhatIf #BasketballHistory #Sports 273Share
Beth Holland+FollowOverlooked Peak: 2018 Victor Oladipo2018 Victor Oladipo was special, and I feel like people barely talk about it anymore. He averaged 23.1 PPG, made First Team All-Defense, led the league in steals, and was arguably the best two-way guard in the NBA that season. In the playoffs, he pushed one of the best versions of LeBron to 7 games, leading the Pacers in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Injuries robbed us of what could’ve been a long prime. But for that one season, he was different. Do you think prime Oladipo gets enough respect? #NBA #VictorOladipo #Pacers #NBAPrime #NBADebate #NBAHistory #NBAWhatIf #Sports 341Share
Nicholas Buchanan+FollowOne of my favorite prospects ever — what was Oden’s ceiling if he stayed healthy? 🤔Dominant size, elite defense, soft touch around the rim — Oden had everything. But injuries kept us from ever seeing his full potential with the Portland Trail Blazers. If he never got hurt… Are we talking perennial All-Star? DPOY? Hall of Fame? 👀 Drop your takes ⬇️ #GregOden #PortlandTrailBlazers #NBAWhatIf #NBAHistory #BasketballDebate #Sports #NBA #BigMen 127Share