The Big O is the ideal choice to play opposite of Magic Johnson. At 6-5, he's tall enough, plus we all know that he's the best utility player of all time. This is a guy who averaged a triple-double for an entire season. He could do it all.
If there's anyone in the history of basketball that could stand toe-to-toe with MJ, it's the Black Mamba. There's a reason that Jordan admitted Kobe could possibly beat him in a game of one-on-one. Stolen moves or not, Bryant would be game.
At 6-8 and 240 pounds, James would give Pippen a hard time. We all know what Lebron can do on offense (everything), but it's his defense that would be key in this hypothetical pickup game.
The Round Mound of Rebound had many battles with James Worthy back in the day. There's no doubt he's tough enough to overpower Big Game James, but Barkley could also shoot jumpers on him all day long.
To take down The Dream, there's only one man for the job - Wilt the Stilt. He was an inch taller and about 25 pounds heavier. That would give Olajuwon troubles down low.
It's a shame that this crazy matchup can never happen, but it's sure fun to wonder and debate with your basketball friends.
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