Shawn Martin+Follow14 Years Ago: The Chris Paul-to-Lakers Trade That Lasted ~2 HoursOn Dec. 8, 2011, a three-team deal between Lakers–Rockets–Hornets had Chris Paul headed to L.A. — until the league vetoed it for “basketball reasons.” Lakers would’ve paired CP3 + Kobe, Rockets were set to get Pau Gasol, and New Orleans would’ve landed a haul of Odom, Scola, Kevin Martin, Dragic plus multiple picks. Hours later, no deal… and CP3 ultimately became a Clipper. How different is NBA history if that trade stands? #NBA #ChrisPaul #Lakers #KobeBryant #Basketball #NBAWhatIf #Rockets #Hornets #Clippers 20Share
Jamie Juarez+FollowImagine Replacing Kenyon Martin with Draymond — how many rings are the Nets getting?If you take the early-2000s Nets and swap Kenyon Martin for prime Draymond Green, what happens? Dray’s defense, playmaking, versatility, and overall IQ next to Jason Kidd… plus a roster that already made back-to-back Finals… How many championships does this team walk away with? Does Dray push them over the top against the Lakers or Spurs? #NBA #NBATalk #NBAWhatIf #JasonKidd #DraymondGreen #Nets #Basketball #KenyonMartin #NewJersey 20Share
Robert Johansson+FollowWhat if Ray Allen missed that shot… The ripple effect of that one corner three in Game 6 of the 2013 Finals is insane to think about. Duncan ends up with 6 rings Wade only has 2 rings LeBron goes 3–7 in the Finals McGrady gets a ring The Heat Big 3 era is seen as a failure Kawhi has 3 rings One shot changed so much NBA history forever 🔥 #NBA #RayAllen #LeBronJames #TimDuncan #Heatles #NBAWhatIf #NBAHistory #Sports 3325Share
David Howard+FollowWhich duo is winning the most rings in their prime? 🏆MJ & Kobe. LeBron & Shaq. Bird & Magic. Legendary combos — if these duos teamed up at their peaks, who’s dominating the league? #NBA #GOATDebate #NBATalk #BasketballHistory #NBAWhatIf #Sports 41Share
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 188Share
Steve Francis+FollowWhat If Kawhi Never Got Hurt vs the Warriors in 2017?Game 1 of the 2017 West Finals — the Spurs led 78–55 when Kawhi Leonard went down with an ankle injury after Zaza Pachulia’s closeout. Golden State came back, won the game, and went on to sweep the series, finishing the playoffs with a historic 16–1 record. But what if Kawhi stayed healthy? Could the Spurs have stolen Game 1 — and maybe more? Even if they didn’t win the series, they might have been the team to prevent Golden State’s legendary 16–1 playoff run. Do you think the Spurs could’ve pulled it off, or were the Warriors just too loaded? #KawhiLeonard #Warriors #Spurs #NBAWhatIf #NBAPlayoffs #NBADebate #ZazaEffects #NBAHistory #Sports 173Share
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 3341Share
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 602Share
Patty Mills+FollowDwight Howard Could’ve Been a Top 5 Center Ever If He Stayed in OrlandoDwight Howard’s peak in Orlando was special, 3x DPOY, perennial MVP candidate, and putting up numbers reminiscent of Hakeem Olajuwon. Even without finishing his career there, he’s still: Almost Top 10 all-time in rebounds Top 15 in blocks Nearly Top 75 in field goals made In today’s game, Dwight is even stretching the floor with 3’s—imagine a Giannis-style offensive upgrade on top of his prime defensive dominance. If he had stayed in Orlando, it’s not crazy to think he could’ve posted 30/15/3 seasons and cemented himself as a Top 5 center in NBA history. What do you think—did leaving Orlando cost Dwight his shot at being an all-time great? #NBA #DwightHoward #OrlandoMagic #NBALegends #BasketballHistory #NBAWhatIf #Centers #NBAUnpopularOpinion #NBAHotTakes #NBADiscussion #Sports 531Share
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 371Share
