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Kareem dominated the NBA during the 1970s, averaged 28 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists & 3 blocks for the decade.

Kareem drafted #1 in 1969 then won the MVP in 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976 & 1977 but was the MVP runner-up in 1973.

Willis Reed, Dave Cowens, Bob McAdoo, Bill Walton & Moses Malone are the only other players to win the NBA MVP during the ‘70s.

Some of the NBA legends from the 1970s that came to mind was Elvin Hayes, Pistol Pete, Bob Lanier, Rick Barry, Nate Archibald, George Gervin, Spencer Haywood & Walt Frazier.

For this debate, we will focus strictly on the NBA because the ABA’s Dr. J seems like the consensus 2nd-best basketball player in the ‘70s.

Who was the 2nd-best NBA player from the 1970s behind Kareem?

Based on league averages, the NBA during the 1980s had faster-paced offenses with fewer threes but more free throws and offensive rebounds compared to modern basketball.

There were also more steals and blocks per game during the 1980s compared to 2020s.

Zone defense was illegal in the NBA during the 1980s but hand-checking was legal and defensive 3 seconds rule was added until 2001.

There are only 6 guards in NBA history to win the Defensive Player of the Year award including 4 during the ‘80s.

Sidney Moncrief was the first ever recipient of the DPOY in 1983 and won it again in 1984 but was the runner-up in 1985.

Alvin Robertson won both Most Improved Player award and DPOY in 1986 then was DPOY runner-up in 1987.

Michael Cooper won DPOY in 1987 then 24-year old Jordan won it in 1988.

Alvin Robertson and Sidney Moncrief were both selected to one of the All-Defensive Team 5x during the ‘80s.

Dennis Johnson and Michael Cooper was both an 8x All-Defensive Team selection in the 80s.

Michael Jordan had 3 All-Defensive 1st Team selections during the 1980s.

Robertson had a NBA record 301 steals in 1986 and has the highest career steals per game with 2.71.

Robertson lead the league in steals again in 1987 but finished 2nd in 1988.

Robertson is the only player in NBA history to record 250+ steals in a season twice.

Moncrief finished Top 8 for MVP voting in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 & 1986.

Jordan, Hakeem & Giannis are the only players in NBA history to win MVP & DPOY in the same season.

Dennis Johnson finished Top 5 for MVP voting in 1980 but was selected to the All-Defensive 1st Team in 1980-83 & 1987.

Cooper was All-Defensive 1st Team in 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987 & 1988.

Maurice Cheeks was All-Defensive 1st Team in 1983, 1984, 1985 & 1986.

Mo Cheeks finished Top 6 for steals in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986 & 1987.

Who was the best perimeter defender in the NBA during the 1980s: Maurice Cheeks, Michael Cooper, Alvin Robertson, Sidney Moncrief, Dennis Johnson or a young Jordan?

People always talk about self-defense situations but the legal outcomes aren’t well known or discussed.

I know the laws concerning criminal cases involving self-defense shootings varies by state, I’m looking forward to hear how much geography factors in these cases.

For example, if some homeless looking guy is creeping around the gas station as you pump gas. He pulls the door handle on your car as you pump gas, are you justified?

Or what if someone wanders into your backyard in the middle of the night and refuses to leave when you confront them. You try to go back into the house but he follows you, what if you turn around and shoot?

Bill Russell vs Wilt Chamberlain during the 1960s was the first individual rivalry of the NBA but who was the 3rd best big men of this era?

Russell and Chamberlain was selected to either All-NBA 1st Team or 2nd Team as the center every year from 1960 to 1968.

Bob Petit, Elgin Baylor, Jerry Lucas & Rick Barry are the only forwards named to the All-NBA 1st Team from 1960 to 1968.

Dolph Schayes, Jack Twyman, Tom Heinsohn, Bailey Howell, Gus Johnson, John Havlicek & Willis Reed are the only forwards named to the All-NBA 2nd Team from 1960 to 1968.

I believe Havlicek, Barry and maybe Baylor were more wings than big men.

But out of Bob Petit, Jerry Lucas, Adolph Schayes & Gus Johnson, who is the best big men of the 1960s that wasn’t named Russell or Chamberlain?

How big of the gap was Russell & Chamberlain vs Petit, Lucas, Schayes & Johnson?

How do you rate the positional competition that Russell and Chamberlain faced on daily basis battling with other big men?

Dhul Hijja is the final month of the Islamic calendar and Eid al-Adha is the 10th day of Dhul Hijja.

Dhul Hijjah is the month of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

According to Sahih al-Bukhari, Prophet Muhammad (PHUB) said “there are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.”

According to Abu Dawood, the Prophet (PHUB) used to fast on the first 9 days of Dhul-Hijjah and the day of Ashura, and three days each month, the first Monday of the month and two Thursdays.

It is highly recommended to fast on the first 9 days of Dhul Hijjah. Specifically, fasting on the Day of Arafah (the 9th day) is believed to expiate all minor sins for both the past and coming year.

The slaughter performed during Dhul Hijjah is called Qurbani (or Udhiyah). It commemorates the ultimate test of faith where God commanded Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail.

When both demonstrated complete submission, Allah (SWT) spared the Ismail’s life and provided a ram to be sacrificed instead.

Qurbani begins after the Eid prayers and the window lasts for 3 or 4 days, depending on the Islamic school of thought.

Immediately after Eid prayers is considered the most virtuous time for qurbani.

Only healthy sheep, goats, cows, buffaloes, or camels can be sacrificed for qurbani and one-third of the meat must be go to the needy, one-third for family and friends and one-third for yourself.

Any Muslim whose personal wealth exceeds the Nisab threshold (87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver) over and above their basic necessities are required to perform Qurbani.

As of today, 87.48 grams of gold is worth roughly $12,768 USD or £9,579 British GBP.

612.36 grams of silver is worth roughly $1,512 USD or £911.58 GBP.

Depending on your school of thought, either one Qurbani covers the entire dependent household (Maliki/Shafi'i), or every individual within the house who independently owns the Nisab amount must give their own share (Hanafi).

The majority of Somalis tend to follow the Shafi’i school of thought.

You are eligible to purchase an extra Qurbani share to donate on behalf of deceased relatives to bring them spiritual rewards.

Refraining from cutting your hair and nails during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah is a highly recommended practice meant to spiritually connect those staying at home with the pilgrims performing Hajj.

The NBA expanded into Canada in 1995 with the expansion franchises of Vancouver Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors.

Grizzlies relocated to Memphis in 2001.

The Gasol Brothers, Zach Randolph, Ja Morant & JJJ are the only players ever to be selected to play in the NBA All-Star Game for the Memphis Grizzlies.

That’s just 5 All-Stars in over 30 years .

The Charlotte Hornets and the Minnesota Timberwolves are tied for the 2nd-fewest All-Stars in NBA history with 8 All-Stars.

LaMelo, Kemba, Gerald Wallace, Baron Davis, Eddie Jones, Glen Rice, Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning are the only All-Stars in the 36 year history of the Hornets.

Ant, KG, Kevin Love, KAT, Jimmy Butler, Sam Cassell, Gugliotta & Szcszerbiak are the only All-Stars in the 37 year history of the Wolves.

For comparison, the Lakers obviously have the most All-Stars in NBA history with 68.

The Celtics and 76ers are the only other teams in NBA history with more than 60 All-Stars.

Jamal Mashburn was drafted #4 in 1993 by Dallas then Milwaukee drafted Glenn Robinson with the #1 pick in 1994.

Robinson & Mashburn both had career years in terms of scoring in 1995.

Mashburn finished 5th in the NBA in total points while Robinson finished 9th.

Big Dog Glenn Robinson was an All-Star in 2000 & 2001 with Milwaukee.

Robinson finished 18th in MVP voting in 1999.

In 2003, Monster Mash was selected to the All-Star team and All-NBA 3rd team while finishing 11th in MVP voting.

Mashburn averaged 19 points, 5 rebounds & 4 assists during his 11-year NBA career.

Robinson averaged 20 points, 6 rebounds & 2 assists during his 11-year NBA career.

From a quick glance, both seem like forwards with size and a jumper who were ironically traded for each other in 2005.

Who would you take Glenn Robinson or Jamal Mashburn in their prime?

Which player was the better scorer?

If there’s an argument about borderline Hall of Fame candidates, I hear a lot people would say something along the lines of “if Mitch Richmond is the Hall of Fame then player x should be in”.

Despite Mitch Richmond being in the Top 50 for most career points.

I started watching the NBA in the mid 2000s, so I missed his prime years during the 1990s.

I heard of Run TMC but I surprised how short their run was. They looked like an entertaining trio from YouTube highlights but it seems he had more success with Sacramento.

From 1993 to 1998, Richmond earned 6 consecutive All-Star Game appearances & 5 straight All-NBA team selections with the Kings.

Richmond averaged 23 points, 3 rebounds and nearly 4 assists during this timeframe.

But he shot over 40% on five 3PA per game from 1993-98.

Obviously besides Jordan, what guards from the 1990s are you taking before Mitch Richmond?

I met this girl and things were magical from the beginning to the nikkah then things went downhill when she moved in with me and she has been rude.

Everything little thing I do is a problem for her.

For example, she hates when I grab something out of the refrigerator and I close the fridge door with my hip.

My hands are full but yet she call me a khanis. This isn’t the first time that she said that

The other day, we went out to dinner and she asked me if I wanted dessert and I said “I shouldn’t but I won’t tell if you don’t” then she ignores me and proceeds to order for herself. I sat there like a fool licking his lips at her cheesecake.

On our way home from the restaurant, I wanted a snack. I pulled over at a gas station and grabbed some Hot Cheetos. I was picking them up, one by one and blowing on the Hot Cheetos. I know it doesn’t cool them down but I’ve been doing this since I was a kid.

These are just a few things that happened over the last month or so.

Everything I do is a problem and she has been insulting and degrading me since she moved in.

I want to take my wife to anger management classes but I afraid how she will react. She already hit me once.

I was just wondering how was your experiences as a Somali and a Muslim in the armed forces of a country in the West.

Was other Somalis judgmental to you enlisting? Would you recommend it to other Somalis?

What kind of work did you did in the military?

My parents are not Isaaq but I have in-laws and cousins who are Isaaq.

Just wanted to know about the difference and what are the clans that call this region home.

Do they have any connections or brotherhood for being neighboring regions?