“Heroes of the Hardwood” (will fix poster tonight) is a seven-man roster of basketball legends drafted by AK47spiderman for xphoenix87’s NBA Legends Tournament.

The NBA Legends Tournament is an 8-team single elimination tournament showcasing some of the best players in basketball history.  Because these matches showcase players from different eras coming together, a specific date/version of each player will be defined.

To complete the look and feel of a true team of legends, I have representation from all 7 decades of the NBA.

My roster showcases 5 Regular Season MVPs, a Finals MVP, and a Defensive Player of the Year for their respective years.

1964 - Oscar Robertson - Point Guard - 6'5"

- NBA Most Valuable Player
- NBA All-Star
- NBA First Team

 

1974 - John Havlicek - Shooting Guard - 6'5"

- NBA Finals Most Valuable Player
- NBA All-Star
- NBA First Team

 

1981 - Julius Erving - Small Forward - 6'7"

- NBA Most Valuable Player
- NBA All-Star
- NBA First Team

 

1956 - Bob Pettit - Power Forward - 6'9"

- NBA Most Valuable Player
- NBA All-Star Most Valuable Player
- NBA First Team
- NBA Scoring King & NBA Rebounding King

1949 - George Mikan - Center - 6'11"

- BAA Most Valuable Player
- BAA Finals Most Valuable Player
- BAA First Team
- BAA Scoring King
 

1993 - Charles Barkley - Reserve Forward - 6'6"

- NBA Most Valuable Player
- NBA All-Star
- NBA First Team

 

2001 - Dikembe Mutombo - Reserve Center - 7'2"

- Defensive Player of the Year
- NBA All-Star
- NBA Defensive First Team
- NBA Rebounding King



To my first round opponent dehbashi, to the handsome judges, and to all the spectators:

I look forward to debating in the comments below, and throwing around statistics and scenarios on why my team is superior.  That is if you can't tell already just by looking at my roster.

Click here to see my opponent's article and to vote on a winner.

Little Spidey loves you all.

God Speed Heroes...