In the last edition of Ladder Challenge it was Carlton Fisk knocking off Steve Grogan with 61% of the vote to move up to #66 on the Ladder. In this week's Challenge it is Stanley Morgan (#65) of the Patriots attempting to defeat Jo Jo White (#56) of the Celtics. Although their careers are very comparable in terms of sheer quality, White's 2 titles (& '76 Finals MVP) are the deciding factors in earning him our vote this week. So who has your support in this week's Ladder Challenge? (and remember, most votes in the comments section is the tie-breaker, so be sure to voice your opinion!)
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JO JO WHITE
Current Rank: 56
Challenge Record: 1-0-0
Beat: Rick Middleton
Lost: Nobody
Tied: Nobody
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*Played 10 seasons (1969-79) for the Celtics.
*Member of 2 NBA Championship teams (1974 & 76).
*Was the 1976 NBA Finals MVP.
*7-time NBA All-Star, all consecutively from 1971-77.
*Averaged 18.4 points and 5.1 assists per game during his Celtic career in the regular season.
*In the playoffs those numbers improved to 21.5 points and 5.7 assists.
*He is among the franchise leaders in Points (10th), Points Per Game (8th), Assists (5th), Assists Per Game (10th), Steals (10th), and Steals Per Game (10th).
*His #10 was retired by the Celtics in his honor in 1982.
STANLEY MORGAN
Current Rank: 65
Challenge Record: 0-0-1
Beat: Nobody
Lost: Nobody
Tied: Bledsoe
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*Played 13 seasons (1977-89) for the Pats.
*Member of 1985 AFC Championshions.
*Selected to 4 Pro Bowls.
*Named 2nd Team All Pro 2 times (1980, 1986).
*Patriot career totals: 534 receptions for 10, 352 yards (19.4 average) and 67 TD.
*Also had 2 kickoff returns and 1 punt return for TD with Pats.
*Had over 1,000 yards receiving in a season 3 times.
*Led league in yards per reception 3 times and receiving touchdowns once.
*Held franchise records for yards receiving and TD receptions in a season until both were broken by Randy Moss in 2007.
*Team’s all-time leader in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
*2nd in franchise history in both games (for a wide receiver) and receptions to Troy Brown.
*Member of Patriots Hall of Fame.
Morgan actually had more seasons, equally impressive stats (for the most part) but the 2 titles are what give White the edge here. Plus the '76 Finals MVP is proof he was not just a supporting player by any means.
I believe both of these players are pretty much where they belong right now.
looks like he doesnt need it but ill post my vote for jo jo just in case there is a huge morgan rally
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