70sFan wrote:rrravenred wrote:Defensively, can see maybe a small increase in team D based on Wilt's younger, springier frame, but Shaq might have actually done slightly better one-on-one (Though offset by having to work harder on the other end).
Why do you think he'd fare better one on one against Wilt?
Think Shaq's lower-body mass and comparable strength, length and fluidity would give 67 Wilt some issues. Lakers Wilt was visibly a heavier player and I think would do better, but we're talking about a younger Wilt, optimised for a much quicker game (2001 LA had a pace almost THIRTY POSSESSIONS more than the 67 Sixers played at). Also arguable whether 67 Wilt was in general as good a defensive player as DPOY Deke that year, though that's not particularly my argument.
Happy to listen to counterarguments, though.