John Wall always my GOAT, but if I was alive to see the Bullets chip it’d be Wes Unseld
emk15
John Wall and I won’t hear anything else
Solid-Confidence-966
Wes Unseld
darthfracas
Wes, hands down
CallmeKap
I would say Wes Gil or Wall. Wes ROY and FMVP hard to top that… Gil had a nice run with us and it would have been interesting to see how he would have panned out if it wasn’t for that first knee injury. his peak was highest and best wizard in modern era wiz, imo.. then wall was in argument for best pg in the league..got a lot of guys paid and I put him barely under gil just because Gil worked his tail off and wall seemed to have all the gifts and 1st pick and, to me , seemed like he didn’t work as hard on his jumper
e_milberg
So I asked ChatGPT to compare Unseld and Hayes. In comparative questions like this, ChatGPT usually hedges. But not this time.
>Elvin Hayes and Wes Unseld were both Hall of Fame players for the Washington Bullets (now Wizards) and are two of the greatest power forwards and centers in NBA history. Comparing them is a bit challenging because they had different styles and strengths.
>**Elvin Hayes** was known for his scoring ability, rebounding, and shot-blocking. He was a prolific scorer, averaging 21.0 points per game over his career, and led the NBA in scoring during the 1968-69 season. Hayes was also an exceptional rebounder, averaging 12.5 rebounds per game for his career. He was a 12-time All-Star and made the All-NBA First Team three times.
>**Wes Unseld**, on the other hand, was known for his incredible rebounding, passing, and defensive abilities. He wasn’t as prolific a scorer as Hayes, but he made up for it with his leadership, toughness, and basketball IQ. Unseld was a 5-time All-Star and won the NBA MVP in his rookie season (1968-69), a rare accomplishment. He was also known for his outlet passes, which were a key part of the Bullets’ fast break. Unseld was the Finals MVP when the Bullets won the NBA Championship in 1978.
>**Who was better?** It depends on what you’re looking for in a player. If you value scoring and shot-blocking, Hayes might be your pick. If you value leadership, rebounding, and defense, Unseld could be considered better. However, in terms of impact and legacy, Unseld might have a slight edge due to his role in leading the Bullets to their only NBA championship and his influence on the team’s culture.
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Gotta be Wes, right?
John Wall always my GOAT, but if I was alive to see the Bullets chip it’d be Wes Unseld
John Wall and I won’t hear anything else
Wes Unseld
Wes, hands down
I would say Wes Gil or Wall. Wes ROY and FMVP hard to top that… Gil had a nice run with us and it would have been interesting to see how he would have panned out if it wasn’t for that first knee injury. his peak was highest and best wizard in modern era wiz, imo.. then wall was in argument for best pg in the league..got a lot of guys paid and I put him barely under gil just because Gil worked his tail off and wall seemed to have all the gifts and 1st pick and, to me , seemed like he didn’t work as hard on his jumper
So I asked ChatGPT to compare Unseld and Hayes. In comparative questions like this, ChatGPT usually hedges. But not this time.
>Elvin Hayes and Wes Unseld were both Hall of Fame players for the Washington Bullets (now Wizards) and are two of the greatest power forwards and centers in NBA history. Comparing them is a bit challenging because they had different styles and strengths.
>**Elvin Hayes** was known for his scoring ability, rebounding, and shot-blocking. He was a prolific scorer, averaging 21.0 points per game over his career, and led the NBA in scoring during the 1968-69 season. Hayes was also an exceptional rebounder, averaging 12.5 rebounds per game for his career. He was a 12-time All-Star and made the All-NBA First Team three times.
>**Wes Unseld**, on the other hand, was known for his incredible rebounding, passing, and defensive abilities. He wasn’t as prolific a scorer as Hayes, but he made up for it with his leadership, toughness, and basketball IQ. Unseld was a 5-time All-Star and won the NBA MVP in his rookie season (1968-69), a rare accomplishment. He was also known for his outlet passes, which were a key part of the Bullets’ fast break. Unseld was the Finals MVP when the Bullets won the NBA Championship in 1978.
>**Who was better?**
It depends on what you’re looking for in a player. If you value scoring and shot-blocking, Hayes might be your pick. If you value leadership, rebounding, and defense, Unseld could be considered better.
However, in terms of impact and legacy, Unseld might have a slight edge due to his role in leading the Bullets to their only NBA championship and his influence on the team’s culture.