Replacing Shaq with 85 Kareem
How far can the Suns go with a half season with Kareem assuming he average around same numbers in 85??
08 Suns with 85 Kareem
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Re: 08 Suns with 85 Kareem
Shaq was kind of ass that year from what I remember. The Suns went 18-10 with him in the regular season and 37-17 without him. Was he even better than Marion that year? I was doubtful of it at that the time.
Now with 1985 Kareem he was also quite a bit past his prime, lost a lot of mobility on defense but still a better player than Shaq was.
They underperformed quite a bit in the playoffs, and Spurs beat them pretty decisively. They possibly end up with the best record considering they were only 2 wins behind it, but regardless they lose to the Spurs or Lakers still imo. Kareem at that stage isn’t giving them the defense they need.
Now with 1985 Kareem he was also quite a bit past his prime, lost a lot of mobility on defense but still a better player than Shaq was.
They underperformed quite a bit in the playoffs, and Spurs beat them pretty decisively. They possibly end up with the best record considering they were only 2 wins behind it, but regardless they lose to the Spurs or Lakers still imo. Kareem at that stage isn’t giving them the defense they need.