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Who is better? Aaron Gordon or Zach LaVine? (alien.top)
submitted 10 months ago by _veerist@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space
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I’ve got three categories for discussion; who has better (1) impact on court for the last season and current, (2) overall talent/skill seen from their whole career so far, and (3) potential ceiling since being 28yo their impact might (or not) still peak next two seasons.

Aaron Gordon edges at being versatile and proven as a champion. While LaVine edges at being a more capable scorer and shot creator. It could be argued tho that Gordon is just a critical “role player” on their championship run, while LaVine can actually be a star with role players built around him. It could be argued too that Gordon just sacrificed his potential to be a legit star in Orlando to actually contribute to a championship team. What are your thoughts?

Also, who really should have won the 2016 dunk contest? Why? For me it’s a tie tho lol.

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[–] Fr0_oz3n@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

AG in the better situation

[–] Certain_Cranberry_77@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Zach is more handsome. Just a little bit.

[–] _veerist@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Gordon has broader shoulders tho

[–] lilb1190@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I dont care because Gordon won that goddamn dunk contest.

[–] MN-Jess@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'd I much rather have Gordan in his role than have LaVine as a #1 or #2 scoring option. LaVine just doesn't add much outside of scoring. Not a playmaker or rebounder. Still leaving a lot to be desired on defense. While Gordon is gonna give you a little bit of everything outside of shooting. While also being a good and switchable defender.

[–] panchettaz@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Worst case scenario, AG is going to pull your 1st or 2nd best defender onto him - for the Wolves that's fine cause that team is stacked with great defenders, but for a team without that personnel, it can really hurt and any time AG gets a mismatch, he's going to the rim.

[–] Equivalent_Bet1519@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Lavine is more talented but i’d rather have Gordon

Streaky pure scorers who don’t do anything else and also aren’t good enough to be the guy on a real contender aren’t it

[–] serioususernames@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Trade Zach for MPJ and see who is 3rd option on Nuggets then?

[–] MiopTop@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Kinda depends on the team tbh. Nuggets wouldn’t get better with a Gordon-Lavine swap. Teams like the Clips or Mavs would be better off with Gordon too.

[–] mares8@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Impact on court last seasons clearly Gordon . Fits better into systems isn't heavy ball dominating so can play with someone like Jokic. Great defender also imo

[–] Vexing_Pie@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Zach is the better basketball player

[–] Bouldershoulders12@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Lavine is better in a vacuum but I’d rather have Aaron Gordon because he can be effective as a 4th option

Lavine as your 1 or 2 option means you’re never sniffing the 2nd round . Hell maybe not even sniff the playoffs in general.

I’m interested to see how lavine would play as a 3 option on a contender

[–] No_Brilliant5888@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

LaVine is better as an overall player, but Gordan is superior at his role. If I were building a championship team, I'd rather have Gordan as a glue guy than LaVine as my number 1 option.

LaVine could be more valuable as a number 2 option next to a superstar, though.

[–] DemonicDimples@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Lavine is a better player probably, but I think most championship teams would prefer to have Gordon as their 3rd best player vs Lavine as your 2nd best player.