Shaq

[Natymike]

best ever my ass. To be the best ever you would think he would need the total package, ya know be able to shoot the ball from more than 4 feet away from the basket.

In his prime, Hakeem Alajuwon was the best center ever. Of course I'm from Houston so I'm being a little partial, but he was the total package. He could shoot the ball from anywhere on the floor, won defensive player of the year many years, and could MAKE FUCKING FREE THOWS.

If shaq was 60 or 70 lbs lighter, his whole game plan of overpowering everyone would be useless, thus, so would he.

 

[Natymike]

but Hakeem on defense would be as useless as Mutombo was in the finals. (Shaq: 36 points 14 rebs against Dikembe)

very true, however, shaqs defense would also be useless. 99% of Hakeems shots were fade-aways, and totally unguardable. He would do that shit in front of the 3 point line and hit nothing but net. Shaq would prevent the easy lay-up, but the dream would still hit the outside shot with ease.

Shaq is the most dominating player to ever play the game, but without size, he sucks, so even though he may seem like the best ever, I just can't say it.

 

[Natymike]

if they want to gain 60 pounds them tell them to drink some weight gainer and still watch shaq destroy them.

If every center was 7'3'' 320 lbs or whatever the fuck he is, then he would not "destroy them" Mutombo is a skinny bastard along with every other center in the game aside from shaq. Give Mutombo another 90lbs and you have a good matchup.

 

[Natymike]

LETS NOT FORGET THE 95 NBA FINALS WHEN HAKEEM ABUSED SHAQ AND SWEPT THE SERIES.

 

[CN1]

you guys are saying if he wasnt 360, or if the refs called it how it should be, well if the refs would call it the way its suppose to be, shaq would be standing at the freethrow line all night, other players murder him and the refs dont call shit......shaq barely touches the opposing player and or moves them out of the way with his weight its a foul on shaq...........now hakeem in his prime, well shaq hasnt even began to reach his prime, give him 5 more years and that will be his prime, he already has 2 rings, and will have 7 more easy, kobe is only 22, ohh and for all you texas boys I thought tim duncan was the new and best center, well shaq moreless sent him and david robinson home on a fuckin broom, two seven footers combined couldnt stop shaq, where was hakeem, the spurs twin towers plowed his ass over............shaq in UNSTOPPABLE, well just have to wait and see what happens in the next 8 years, and in 4 of those shaq will be in his prime, this year shaq really just now started to come full circle with passing, freethrows, and brougt a total game to the court......next 7 seasons.....LAKERS!!!!!

 

[TxCollegeguy]

When Houston played Orlando in the finals Shaq was stopped in every way possible. I believe Hakeem avg more blocks against him then any other post in the playoffs that year.

Though I think Shaq is the most powerfull player in the game today I think he could be SO much better if he could Redevelop some range to his shots. I really really really hope he works on developing his free throw. Had he made even half of his 12 missed free throws La would have swept philly

best ever I doubt, most powerfull in the paint no doubt. Could he improve and be the best player ever yes I think he can, and if he's really hungry for more championship rings I think he's going to need to find that range he used to have.

 

[big dog]

Must I keep reminded you, Hakeem was a seasoned pro at the top of his game, and Shaq was 24 and had only been in the league 2 years.

Shaq would fuck over Hakeem if they both were in their prime.