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 3326Share
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
James Allen+FollowWhat Stopped “The Best Team in the World”? 🧐Early 2000s Nets had the hype — led by Jason Kidd, they were fast, unselfish, and stacked with talent. But despite back-to-back Finals appearances, they couldn’t get over the hump. Was it lack of star power compared to juggernauts like the Lakers and Spurs? Or did egos, injuries, and roster limitations hold them back? #NBAHistory #JasonKidd #NewJersey #NetsNation #NBALegends #NBAWhatIf #NBA #Sports 3117Share
Steve Francis+FollowThe Timberwolves Traded Away a Dynasty? 🤯Back in 1996, the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Ray Allen… only to trade him for Stephon Marbury. Sure, Marbury was good — but imagine prime Ray Allen alongside prime Kevin Garnett. Elite shooting, perfect floor spacing, and longevity to keep the Wolves competitive for years. KG might’ve never left Minnesota if they had paired him with Ray. What do you think: did the Wolves blow a potential dynasty? 🏆 #RayAllen #KevinGarnett #StephonMarbury #Timberwolves #NBAWhatIf #NBADebate #Sports #NBA 1711Share
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
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 148Share
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 3237Share
Pamela Owens+FollowWhat If LeBron James Was Drafted by the Detroit Pistons? 👑In an alternate timeline, Carmelo Anthony goes #1 to the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron goes #2 to the Pistons. The Pistons were already title-ready — they won it all in LeBron’s rookie year and went to back-to-back Finals. Imagine LeBron joining a prime core of Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace, Rip Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace, and Tayshaun Prince. Would we be talking about a full-on Pistons dynasty? How many rings do you think LeBron would’ve racked up? #NBAWhatIf #LeBronJames #CarmeloAnthony #DetroitPistons #ClevelandCavaliers #NBADebate #NBAHistory #BasketballDebate #NBA #Sports 3712Share
