Sixerscan wrote:76ciology wrote:FWIW, I think refs will favor defenders who will front and deny shaq the ball at the post if he plays on today's game.
I also think that today's drive and draw game is more effective in getting good looks or are better pps than post offense even with shaq. But then it's just hypothetical.
Then I think Bulls suits today's game with their read and react offense and defense anchored by their wings+rodman. I wouldn't be surprised if Pip and Jordan will try to expand their range if they play in today's game. Imagine how lethal that would be!
Shaq did exactly enough work to be a dominating player, no more no less. Feel like he would have had some more challenges in this era, but then he might have actually gotten his butt in shape all the time and worked on his game more. So maybe he has a harder time but I think he could have made the adjustments and been a better player for it.
Agreed that those bulls teams were real precursors to the modern era. They could have played whenever though.
I think you are generalizing Shaq based on his last few years. He was not only a behemoth but had great footwork and a skilled passer. He was also pretty healthy most of his career. He was so much more then just a physical presence
This is a 10 month old post you quoted. But you're right about one thing, I shouldn't have used the word good. The word I should have used is capable.