06-19-2006, 12:49 AM
Quote:I don't like Shaq (cheats and gets away with it / not good at basketball)
He certainly uses contact to his advantage, but how can you say he's not good at basketball? OK, he has limited jumpshot range and he's a terrible free throw shooter. His footwork in the post is very good. If you match his power, he can still break you down with 3 or 4 different post moves to create an easy shot. He has a very good hook shot and decent short range jumper. His dribbling is above average for a center, and his passing is outstanding. Tim Duncan might have more post skills than Shaq, but I can't think of anyone else in the NBA. Look at some of these centers on playoff teams... Diop? Ben Wallace? Phoenix doesn't even have a center. If Shaq were 6'10", 260, he'd still be the best center in the Eastern Conference.
...As for Gary Payton being a jerk his entire career, you get no argument from me on that one.