Bob Pettit as a pro today.

True, starman, but in the late 50s and early 60s the Hawks had a reputation as a very racist organization, thanks mostly to Slater Martin

 

definitely in St. Loo.

 

Story was well outlined in the excellent documentary Black Magic but basically Pettit and Cliff Hagan froze out their black rookie teammate- Cleo Hill and refused to pass to him. Remember Hagan played for Adolph Rupp.

Here is full story:

http://www.blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Basketball_6/Rebound_From_Racism.shtml

 

Cleo Hill, not Cleo James, Boom.
And yes, Cleo is a very bitter man about to this day.

 

That description of Pettit pretty much fits Garnett just as well. KG also has the edge in height and athleticism. I'm not disputing Pettit's greatness, but to say he'd make KG look like a fool seems like a pretty big stretch.

 

He's a sharp shooter, always a job for a sharp shooter.

 

This is, of course, racist bullshit.

 

Just proves that Bush No child left behind law does not work.

 

Pettit was one of the best players of his generation, so I am guessing he had some raw ability.

Under today's current system, if he was born into it, he would be doing just as fine, but you might not be able to recognize his style of play. That would be altered as well.

If you argue that he would not do well because today's game is different, then you need to be willing to say that certain players who play today would fail 40 years ago because their game (can't shoot or pass) would conversely fail.