Would the 1996 Bulls have beaten the 2018 Warriors?

JMys55 · 06-08-2018, 11:58 PM

Seems like the MJ and Warriors fans have joined together to bask in LeBrons loss. Well how do they feel about each other?

Would the 1996 Bulls have beaten the 2018 Warriors?

Seems like Jordan and team could have lost to this squad, where 3s dominate, not Jordans 2 point drives.

Let the debate begin!

Before everyone goes happy go jacky selecting the Bulls, look at the data first.

The Bulls lost 2 games to the Sonics.

Rodman never was a scorer and he ain't guarding any of the Warriors 3 point shooters. Paint is his comfort zone.

Pippen averaged 15.6 PPG on horrendous shooting.

Jordan is essentially LeBron, wash

ThoseBackPages · 06-09-2018, 12:01 AM

yes, would sweep them

ILikeThatCard · 06-09-2018, 12:01 AM

A healthy 2018 Houston Rockets could beat them.

rookies · 06-09-2018, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ILikeThatCard

A healthy 2018 Houston Rockets could beat them.

A healthy warriors team would smash those healthy rockets though.

Ferg1945 · 06-09-2018, 12:02 AM

Rodman on KD
Jordan on Steph
Pippen on Klay

advantage... Bulls

eastbayak · 06-09-2018, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

Rodman on KD
Jordan on Steph
Pippen on Klay

advantage... Bulls

Harper vs. Curry
Jordan vs. Klay
Pippen vs. KD
Rodman vs. Green
Longley vs. McGee/Looney

Match-ups are a lil diff

Arianny_Fan · 06-10-2018, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

Rodman on KD
Jordan on Steph
Pippen on Klay

advantage... Bulls

That right here!

duron · 06-09-2018, 12:03 AM

Incongruent.

Can't even vote.

the27guy · 06-09-2018, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by duron

Incongruent.

Can't even vote.

Yep..

JMys55 · 06-09-2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by the27guy

Yep..

Not true, one team will win. So which is it?

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the27guy · 06-09-2018, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JMys55

Not true, one team will win. So which is it?

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What year is the series being played in?

JMys55 · 06-09-2018, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by the27guy

What year is the series being played in?

Irrelevant. Can't call referree bias. Jordan got more foul calls then anyone.

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mfw13 · 06-09-2018, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by duron

Incongruent.

Can't even vote.

This.

Game is completely different now that it was 20+ years ago....it's like comparing apples and oranges.

hawkeyecards · 06-09-2018, 01:32 PM

What about the Kerr Paradox tho? Would it cause a tear in the space time continuum?

tribefan26 · 06-09-2018, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by duron

Incongruent.

Can't even vote.

Yes - what rules would you use.

exoticprince · 06-09-2018, 12:06 AM

Definitely the 96 Bulls, MJ being the main reason obviously but overall they’d match up very well. That bulls team was so solid all around and likely the best team in history. Even the Shaq / Kobe Lakers dynasty would beat this warriors team.

6celtics33 · 06-09-2018, 12:07 AM

The thing the Bulls had going for them matchup wise is they could run out a small balll lineup themselves of

Rodman
Pippen
Kukoc
Jordan
Harper

And switch everything and attack defensively

Houston managed to get up in them and play some games in the 90s and low 100s so I’d give it to the Bulls in 96 assuming they could do that as well and wouldn’t have James Harden and instead would have Michael Jordan

The 3s vs 2s debate is compelling but the Bulls already had some good shooters on the team and if the rules were such where 3s would be important to success then the Bulls would shoot it much better than they likely will get credit for on these boards.

If many of today’s centers can add the 3 to their repertoire I see no reason why Jordan and Pippen couldn’t improve and be deadly as well.

6celtics33 · 06-09-2018, 12:10 AM

I have a feeling Luc wouldn’t see the floor much in that series

Kingofkings1281 · 06-09-2018, 12:12 AM

Rose tinted glasses in full effect. It would have been a much better series than what we just got, but the Bulls fall in 6 or 7. It also depends on if Chicago is allowed to play defense. If they are, the series turns in a hurry.

buckunteer · 06-09-2018, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingofkings1281

Rose tinted glasses in full effect. It would have been a much better series than what we just got, but the Bulls fall in 6 or 7. It also depends on if Chicago is allowed to play defense. If they are, the series turns in a hurry.

This. With 2018 rules, even if they played 10 best-of-7 series the Bulls win probably 3 at the most, more likely 1-2. But flip the script and the Warriors might not win more than 1 out of 10 against the '96 Bulls with '96 rules in effect.

DubsAstrosBama · 06-09-2018, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by buckunteer

This. With 2018 rules, even if they played 10 best-of-7 series the Bulls win probably 3 at the most, more likely 1-2. But flip the script and the Warriors might not win more than 1 out of 10 against the '96 Bulls with '96 rules in effect.

Anybody who claims this just doesn't want their hero MJ to be 6-1 in finals. They can play with the old Naismith peach basket and the Warriors are winning every time!

eastbayak · 06-09-2018, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 6celtics33

I have a feeling Luc wouldn’t see the floor much in that series

Went with the traditional starting 5. But yeah, probably swap out the 5s for Kukoc and Iguodala then.

IronMonkey415 · 06-09-2018, 12:22 AM

1996 Sonics would wipe the warriors all day long.

exitmusicblue · 06-09-2018, 12:23 AM

I count 13 Sir Charles and counting

Chaaaaaaaaaaamps !!!

JMys55 · 06-09-2018, 12:23 AM

If the Warriors shut down Jordan, or keep up with his scoring... Who on the Bulls helps Jordan out? Pippen is number 2 averaging 17 PPG on 39% FG in playoffs. That wouldn't get it done against the Warriors.

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View Poll Results: Would the 1996 Bulls have beaten the 2018 Warriors?
1996 Chicago Bulls win	132	71.74%
2018 Golden State Warriors win	52	28.26%
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06-08-2018, 11:58 PM	#1
JMys55 Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA Posts: 608 slymys55	Would the 1996 Bulls have beaten the 2018 Warriors? Seems like the MJ and Warriors fans have joined together to bask in LeBrons loss. Well how do they feel about each other? Would the 1996 Bulls have beaten the 2018 Warriors? Seems like Jordan and team could have lost to this squad, where 3s dominate, not Jordans 2 point drives. Let the debate begin! Before everyone goes happy go jacky selecting the Bulls, look at the data first. The Bulls lost 2 games to the Sonics. Rodman never was a scorer and he ain't guarding any of the Warriors 3 point shooters. Paint is his comfort zone. Pippen averaged 15.6 PPG on horrendous shooting. Jordan is essentially LeBron, wash Last edited by JMys55; 06-09-2018 at 12:14 AM.

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duron Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 12,009 drewtang duron	Incongruent. Can't even vote. __________________ IG: Darz90sCardz PC: MJ/Penny

06-09-2018, 12:12 AM	#19
Kingofkings1281 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 9,594 Kingofkings1281	Rose tinted glasses in full effect. It would have been a much better series than what we just got, but the Bulls fall in 6 or 7. It also depends on if Chicago is allowed to play defense. If they are, the series turns in a hurry. __________________ Always looking for high end Vince Carter, Randy Moss and Tom Brady. http://kingofkings1281.imgur.com

06-09-2018, 12:01 AM	#3
ILikeThatCard Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Side Posts: 2,322	A healthy 2018 Houston Rockets could beat them.

06-09-2018, 12:02 AM	#5
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,719	Rodman on KD Jordan on Steph Pippen on Klay advantage... Bulls

06-09-2018, 01:32 PM	#14
hawkeyecards Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,211	What about the Kerr Paradox tho? Would it cause a tear in the space time continuum?

06-09-2018, 12:06 AM	#16
exoticprince Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,309	Definitely the 96 Bulls, MJ being the main reason obviously but overall they’d match up very well. That bulls team was so solid all around and likely the best team in history. Even the Shaq / Kobe Lakers dynasty would beat this warriors team.

06-09-2018, 12:07 AM	#17
6celtics33 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 8,256	The thing the Bulls had going for them matchup wise is they could run out a small balll lineup themselves of Rodman Pippen Kukoc Jordan Harper And switch everything and attack defensively Houston managed to get up in them and play some games in the 90s and low 100s so I’d give it to the Bulls in 96 assuming they could do that as well and wouldn’t have James Harden and instead would have Michael Jordan The 3s vs 2s debate is compelling but the Bulls already had some good shooters on the team and if the rules were such where 3s would be important to success then the Bulls would shoot it much better than they likely will get credit for on these boards. If many of today’s centers can add the 3 to their repertoire I see no reason why Jordan and Pippen couldn’t improve and be deadly as well.

06-09-2018, 12:10 AM	#18
6celtics33 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 8,256	I have a feeling Luc wouldn’t see the floor much in that series

06-09-2018, 12:22 AM	#23
IronMonkey415 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 44,118 ironmonkeyfromsf	1996 Sonics would wipe the warriors all day long.

06-09-2018, 12:23 AM	#24
exitmusicblue Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14,027	I count 13 Sir Charles and counting Chaaaaaaaaaaamps !!!