Do you agree with the premise? They don't play identical, but there are some similarities. Enjoy the video and the discussion!

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coastalmarker99 wrote:Shaq and Wilt played two very different games
Wilt especially in his Warrior days was an absolute monster on the fastbreak due to his unreal speed and you can see an example of that in this video.
Also, Wilt was a finesse player (words straight out of Jim Barnett). Finger rolls, hook shots, fadeaway banker, etc. these are all skills he mastered to average 40+ points for half his career. He actively avoided dunking to avoid being seen as a brute. He also dealt with less offensive physicality built into the 60s rules, unlike Shaq who could get away with offensive fouls all the time.
Pennebaker wrote:And Bird did it while being a defensive liability. But he also made All-Defensive teams, which was another controversial issue regarding Bird and votes.
JN61 wrote:Weird to compare Embiid to Wilt. Embiid isn't even remotely an athlete Wilt was.
JN61 wrote:Weird to compare Embiid to Wilt. Embiid isn't even remotely an athlete Wilt was.
Hussien Fatal wrote:Joel is a hybrid mix between Dirk and Shaq mixed with a little Hakeem. He is the most skilled center of all time.
VDT wrote:JN61 wrote:Weird to compare Embiid to Wilt. Embiid isn't even remotely an athlete Wilt was.
Depends on what you based that on and on what Wilt (age, weight) you are comparing him with. I generally feel that Embiid is the more fluid athlete and he is quicker in limited space.
Pennebaker wrote:And Bird did it while being a defensive liability. But he also made All-Defensive teams, which was another controversial issue regarding Bird and votes.
VDT wrote:JN61 wrote:Weird to compare Embiid to Wilt. Embiid isn't even remotely an athlete Wilt was.
Depends on what you based that on and on what Wilt (age, weight) you are comparing him with. I generally feel that Embiid is the more fluid athlete and he is quicker in limited space.
JN61 wrote:VDT wrote:JN61 wrote:Weird to compare Embiid to Wilt. Embiid isn't even remotely an athlete Wilt was.
Depends on what you based that on and on what Wilt (age, weight) you are comparing him with. I generally feel that Embiid is the more fluid athlete and he is quicker in limited space.
I mean sure. Embiid reminds me of last 1-2 years of Wilt with his speed and explosives.
hauntedcomputer wrote:One guy doing it against Russell and Kareem is totes the same as doing it against Saric and DeAndre Jordan
celticfan42487 wrote:It'd be more apt if he was someone that got shut down in the playoffs because his game didn't translate to post season success.
So, so far it's more like Giannis is the successor.
That said there also isn't a better Center in the league than Embiid that's going to make him his bitch so that might be the reason why.
70sFan wrote:celticfan42487 wrote:It'd be more apt if he was someone that got shut down in the playoffs because his game didn't translate to post season success.
So, so far it's more like Giannis is the successor.
That said there also isn't a better Center in the league than Embiid that's going to make him his bitch so that might be the reason why.
Wilt was very good postseason performer, he rarely underperformed if anything, despite facing the best defensive competition ever.