I think I lean towards the Gen X team (plus Nash minus Iverson) because they’ve got four good to flat out great defenders to go with incredible offensive players. The Boomers obviously have the elite of the elite offense too and Jordan and Olajuwon are as elite as defenders get, but Magic/Barkley/Bird would make them a little shakier on D.
You have O'Neal as a good defender?
I don't feel like the Gen X team fits well. Garnett is the odd man out for me. Aside from bringing more length and a little more mid-range, he doesn't do anything Duncan doesn't. I agree with Nash over Iverson, but Nash would still be somewhat reduced in effectiveness because he's at his best when he a whole range of different
kinds of options, and this group of teammates wouldn't provide that.
My other problem with the Gen X team is offensive efficiency. I respect Bryant, but the reality is that he's not in the same league in terms of efficiency compared to most of the other scorers in that graphic. And they don't have anyone who is at Bird's level as a deep threat.
The Millenials are out because you have two players of highly questionable heart and decision-making in Durant and Harden. That team would have real leadership questions if they were facing an opponent good enough to give them a real fight.
The Boomer team would also showcase terrific passing. The only one who wasn't a terrific passer was Barkley, and even he was no slouch. With Jordan, Magic, and Bird, you're talking about three of the most complete offensive players of all time, and all of them know how to make exactly the right play when they need to. It's true that they lack a little defensively, but both Magic and Bird were smart team defenders.
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