Is it quicker, more athletic players that can play mutiple roles? Or is it coaching? Or is it just the ebb and flow of the sport? I think it may be a comination of all three.

Also take a look a shaq in his prime. He was dominate and he won where ever he went. He didnt score a bucket outside of three feet. But i must say that is the way the game is going, look at the sixers, they tried to have Brand be that inside presence, and they are better when he is not in the lineup, they are just a better running team than half court, get it down low team.

Very good points. We have yet to see one of these " Run and Gun" teams succeed so until then the jury is out on a team without a low post presence.

dont forget Bill Cartwright and bill Weddington helped out Jordan.

I do see what you mean though. The past NBA champs have had that inside presence like Tim Duncan, Hakeem with the Rockets, the Pistons with Big Ben Wallace and so on.

Great video. Must say nothing like a low post presence who can pass out of the block. Another lost art.

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