I think realistically he has gotta be top 15. Leading the franchise is blocks is enough to warrant that ranking alone. But, through his up and downs, he is instrumental to the team we have currently.
MattyIce260
Neck and neck with Danny Granger at this point in my book
zoot_boy
He ain’t no Sam Perkins…
Bacorn31
Top 20-ish?
No-brainers better than Myles: Reggie, Mel Daniels, George McGinnis, Roger Brown, Freddie Lewis, Rik Smits, JO, PG, Roy Hibbert, Mark Jackson, Bob Netolicky, Tyrese Haliburton, Domantas Sabonis
More than likely better: Ron Artest, George Hill, Pascal Siakam, Jalen Rose, Dale Davis, Antonio Davis
That’s 19 right there. Here are some where I think there are debates to be had: Detlef Schrempf, Chuck Person, Don Buse, Jamaal Tinsley
Ugh I hate formatting on Reddit.
SeriousLetterhead364
He’s probably in the top 10 now because of admonishments and longevity. The only guys who have had better careers for the pacers are those who have their numbers retired plus JO, PG, and maybe Rik.
If he retires a Pacer, he will be a top 5 scorer, top 2-3 rebounder (possibly even #1), top in blocks, and #2 in 3s.
Klumber
Great question. Really difficult to judge due to the different eras.
Clearly ahead is Mel Daniels. Never even seen footage of him (i don’t think) but his jersey was retired for a reason.
Clearly behind Jermaine O’Neal who was just so much better.
Rik Smits is the reason I became a Pacers fan, I’d still have him ahead of Myles, but if Myles spends another 3 or 4 years doing what he has been doing for us? It’ll be very close.
Antonio Davis/Dale Davis, The difficulty I have is whether you consider them as a CenterYou can definitely argue whether Myles has meant more for us now though and I won’t be upset if people think Myles has already passed them.
I place Myles 5th then, because:
Roy Hibbert was my favourite player of the Reborn/PG era. I loved the defensive solidity he brought and that was a key component to propelling that team to become a contender. His quote about the media not watching the Pacers? Legendary. But, his career ended poorly and I really hope that doesn’t happen to Myles. Myles has more tools offensivelt and has shown that off this year.
Financial_Space_317
27th
coreyp0123
Top 3 NBA centers we’ve had. He finally came into his own this year after being pushed aside and playing out of position. I know Tyrese is our best player but Myles is truly the heart and soul of the team.
ccorriga31
1 Reggie, 2 Myles, 3 lance, 4 pg, 5 mathurin as my favorites to watch
SilverRain007
So he’s not ahead of any of the Hall of Famers. I don’t put him ahead or Smits. I would put him above either Davis but not the two of them together if that makes sense.
He does what he did this season and we get back to say the ECF next season then I think he is in the same category, possibly passing Rik and that’s an incredible accomplishment.
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I think realistically he has gotta be top 15. Leading the franchise is blocks is enough to warrant that ranking alone. But, through his up and downs, he is instrumental to the team we have currently.
Neck and neck with Danny Granger at this point in my book
He ain’t no Sam Perkins…
Top 20-ish?
No-brainers better than Myles:
Reggie,
Mel Daniels,
George McGinnis,
Roger Brown,
Freddie Lewis,
Rik Smits,
JO,
PG,
Roy Hibbert,
Mark Jackson,
Bob Netolicky,
Tyrese Haliburton,
Domantas Sabonis
More than likely better:
Ron Artest,
George Hill,
Pascal Siakam,
Jalen Rose,
Dale Davis,
Antonio Davis
That’s 19 right there. Here are some where I think there are debates to be had:
Detlef Schrempf,
Chuck Person,
Don Buse,
Jamaal Tinsley
Ugh I hate formatting on Reddit.
He’s probably in the top 10 now because of admonishments and longevity. The only guys who have had better careers for the pacers are those who have their numbers retired plus JO, PG, and maybe Rik.
If he retires a Pacer, he will be a top 5 scorer, top 2-3 rebounder (possibly even #1), top in blocks, and #2 in 3s.
Great question. Really difficult to judge due to the different eras.
Clearly ahead is Mel Daniels. Never even seen footage of him (i don’t think) but his jersey was retired for a reason.
Clearly behind Jermaine O’Neal who was just so much better.
Rik Smits is the reason I became a Pacers fan, I’d still have him ahead of Myles, but if Myles spends another 3 or 4 years doing what he has been doing for us? It’ll be very close.
Antonio Davis/Dale Davis, The difficulty I have is whether you consider them as a CenterYou can definitely argue whether Myles has meant more for us now though and I won’t be upset if people think Myles has already passed them.
I place Myles 5th then, because:
Roy Hibbert was my favourite player of the Reborn/PG era. I loved the defensive solidity he brought and that was a key component to propelling that team to become a contender. His quote about the media not watching the Pacers? Legendary. But, his career ended poorly and I really hope that doesn’t happen to Myles. Myles has more tools offensivelt and has shown that off this year.
27th
Top 3 NBA centers we’ve had. He finally came into his own this year after being pushed aside and playing out of position. I know Tyrese is our best player but Myles is truly the heart and soul of the team.
1 Reggie, 2 Myles, 3 lance, 4 pg, 5 mathurin
as my favorites to watch
So he’s not ahead of any of the Hall of Famers. I don’t put him ahead or Smits. I would put him above either Davis but not the two of them together if that makes sense.
He does what he did this season and we get back to say the ECF next season then I think he is in the same category, possibly passing Rik and that’s an incredible accomplishment.