How did Alonzo Mourning average 21 and 10 with 3.5 blks as a rookie?

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

you woke up this 7 year old thread, that shyt was bothering you wasnt it breh?

hey, thats the way it is. thats why I never like to compare players from different eras. someone is always going to get overrated and underrated.

I remember when J.R. Reid (Virginia Beach) was the #1 player coming out of high school and when he was interviewed, he said you think I am good, there is this kid in my area by the name of Alonzo Mourning (Chesapeake). thats the first time I heard that name. Zo was a 16 year old soph at the time and I remember having to wait so long to have to get to see him play.

When I first saw him play, I admit, I was put off by the way he looked/played because back then, bigs were just SUPER coordinated and skilled, like Reid before him, and the guys in his class even like Mustaf, Stanley Roberts, Laphonso Ellis, and you just were really wowed by Shawn Kemp.

Zo was just a workhorse kinda guy. Looked uncoordinated. Was just one of those players who are just good for a number of different reasons that you cant easily put your finger on. He was well rounded. He was big, strong, athletic, nice touch, but none of those things were his calling card. The biggest thing that stood out about him was his shotblocking. He was one of the very best at that. It was always believed he would be somewhat of a project offensively as he moved up levels.

Dude was a tremendous worker, he spent a lot of time on his game and there was never a time where he wasnt good that I can recall. Even after the kidney disease, which wouldve ended most careers, he came back and was still a solid contributor. He is a HOFer for a damn good reason and wouldve been an ATG if not for the health issues.

Nah I just seen a new thread about the best two way players folk ever seen and no one put Zo on their list

https://www.thecoli.com/threads/who-are-your-5-best-two-way-players-of-all-time-nba.776890/

 

[OGBobbyJohnson]

Damn shame how Zo don't get enough credit.

He had some insane blocks in that close out game vs the Mavs in 06 that won Miami the series

 

[chiefdogg]

you woke up this 7 year old thread, that shyt was bothering you wasnt it breh?

hey, thats the way it is. thats why I never like to compare players from different eras. someone is always going to get overrated and underrated.

I remember when J.R. Reid (Virginia Beach) was the #1 player coming out of high school and when he was interviewed, he said you think I am good, there is this kid in my area by the name of Alonzo Mourning (Chesapeake). thats the first time I heard that name. Zo was a 16 year old soph at the time and I remember having to wait so long to have to get to see him play.

When I first saw him play, I admit, I was put off by the way he looked/played because back then, bigs were just SUPER coordinated and skilled, like Reid before him, and the guys in his class even like Mustaf, Stanley Roberts, Laphonso Ellis, and you just were really wowed by Shawn Kemp.

Zo was just a workhorse kinda guy. Looked uncoordinated. Was just one of those players who are just good for a number of different reasons that you cant easily put your finger on. He was well rounded. He was big, strong, athletic, nice touch, but none of those things were his calling card. The biggest thing that stood out about him was his shotblocking. He was one of the very best at that. It was always believed he would be somewhat of a project offensively as he moved up levels.

Dude was a tremendous worker, he spent a lot of time on his game and there was never a time where he wasnt good that I can recall. Even after the kidney disease, which wouldve ended most careers, he came back and was still a solid contributor. He is a HOFer for a damn good reason and wouldve been an ATG if not for the health issues.

Indian River btw J.R. Reid haven't heard that name in years. I went to Wilson and in our HS for some reason there was a picture of Zo slamming on somebody. I guess because Indian River was in our district and we played them.

 

[inndaskKy]

THE only Heat player I've ever fukked with.

You don't got no love for the real GOAT Heat player and hopefully soon to be HOF'er breh? The disrespect is crazy nowadays

In case y'all forgot:

Spoiler

 

[Morethan1]

90's had The Goat big men

Nowadays you got nikkas 6'9 trying to hit a step back over his defender.

Kevin Willis would be a mvp candidate in this era

6 year's later and this still holds true

 

[Amare's Right Hook]

 

[KingJay]

After having not played for 2 years rookie Embiid put up 20 and 8 with 2.5bpg in just 25mpg

 

[Mr. Brown]

90s really was a great time for centers

Hakeem
Shaq
Zo
David Robinson
Dikembe
Ewing
Sabonis
Divac (not on the same level as the rest of the list but still)

 

[The_Third_Man]

6 year's later and this still holds true

Kevin Willis being a mvp candidate in this era

 

[mastermind]

They had the second fastest pace of anyone in the league that season. Mourning was not a great offensive player, even with his stats. His scoring never went up throughout his career.

And dude was a great defensive player. That’s the one thing John Thompson teaches his big men is defend and clean the glass.


What’s insane to me is the Bulls had the lowest pace of anyone in the league at 92 possessions a game. Jordan averaged 32 points anyway.

 

[sidenikkagawd]

Zo had a crazy wingspan, great athleticism, great motor, and was highly skilled from the midrange to the post. His days in Charlotte with LJ, Rice, Mugsy, and Augmon made up one of my favorite teams in the 90's.

 

[mbewane]

Instantly became one of my favorite players as a rookie. Hated it that we had to battle him so much with the Heat, but that's also what made that whole rivalry so great. Also in his development let's not forget that he was working with Ewing while still at Georgetown so he had insight in what transitioning to the league would bring.