Shaq

[Softball Bat]

Why is this guy talking on TV?


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Wat?

I can barely understand a word this blob says.

I realize that he was a dominant force for a few years in the NBA.
A force the likes of which very few have matched,

But he is decidedly NOT a force behind the microphone -- and when his buh, buhs are piped into living rooms across the world.

A dominant force for turning off the station.


Unreal.

[BSmack]

One of the most dominant endorsers of all time.

http://www.businessinsider.com/shaquill ... nts-2018-3

Kobe might have more titles but this race is already over. Bode Shaq.

[Mikey]

Shaq has three NBA finals MVPs. Google him...

[Left Seater]

Shaq is an entertainer. He makes me laugh at times and annoys me at others. But he is good at making money.

[BSmack]

I personally think Shaq is entertaining, particularly with Sir Charles.

This. Then again, a "flatter" would never get something like this.

I have to wonder if Pop-Tart doesn't seethe inside every time he sees the ROUND mound of rebound.

[Dinsdale]

[Goober McTuber]

Shaq would have been a fairly mediocre player if they hadn't set aside the charging rule every time he stepped on the court. He'd have fouled out of 1,423 games. I believe they've set aside that rule for the entire league now.

[BSmack]

Shaq would have been a fairly mediocre player if they hadn't set aside the charging rule every time he stepped on the court. He'd have fouled out of 1,423 games. I believe they've set aside that rule for the entire league now.

Like they hadn't already set that rule, and traveling, aside for Michael "Give Me Three Steps" Jordan?

[Left Seater]

The travel, carrying the ball, and the charge are three things you won't find called in an NBA game. This is despite the rule being quite clear on these. See also the strike zone in baseball which the rule book says is from the armpits to the knees.

[smackaholic]

I like Shaq. Seems like a genuine likable dude and is able to laugh at himself. None of the angry balck man that seems to be prevalent in the league these days.

And damn, what a physical specimen in his prime. If he could have ever mastered the 10 ft jump shot, he would have been completely unstoppable. I remember Ewing using that 10 ft baseline jumper to just wear Shaq the fukk out. The only guy I ever saw that was able to handle him mano a mano, was Rodman. He would climb inside Shaq's uniform with him and just fukk with him mercilessly.

[Joe in PB]

If Shaq loved the game like Michael or Magic and worked hard to improve, he probably would have ended up the most dominant center of all time. But he didn't and wasn't.....

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[BSmack]

If Shaq loved the game like Michael or Magic and worked hard to improve, he probably would have ended up the most dominant center of all time. But he didn't and wasn't.....

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Big deal. His great-grandkids are set for life. He will likely die a billionaire. Bode Shaq.

[Joe in PB]

Trumps kids are set for life too, what's your point, he's rich? Ok, just another rich guy, read an article today saying there are more billionaires than ever. That's Shaq, one of many billionaires. While Magic & Michael are probably right there too, and are recognized as among the best ever to be on the court.

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[atmdad]

And damn, what a physical specimen in his prime. If he could have ever mastered the 10 ft jump shot, he would have been completely unstoppable hit at least hit 60% at the free throw line he would probably have more rings.

FTFY

under 53% for his career :doh:

[smackaholic]

Good point, ATM. But, I think he would have had to get it to about 75%.

Imagine him as a 90% FTSer.

[Screw_Michigan]

Trumps kids are set for life too, what's your point, he's rich?

You're right, Trump's kids will have three hots and a cot for the rest of their lives.

[Joe in PB]

You remind me of one of those kids who was dropped on their head as a child once or twice and didn't get enough spankings.

[Screw_Michigan]

You remind me of one of those kids who was dropped on their head as a child once or twice and didn't get enough spankings.

Dude I just kicked you in the nads, shut up already.

[BSmack]

That's Shaq, one of many billionaires. While Magic & Michael are probably right there too, and are recognized as among the best ever to be on the court.

I'm not sure I'd use the phrase one of many. Coming from where he's come from to potentially become a billionaire is next to impossible. Not many self-made people in the Forbes 400.

As far as being like Michael or Magic, you failed to take into account that Shaq obviously wasn't focusing entirely on basketball during any part of his career and was still a hall-of-famer and the most dominant big man of his era. I'm guessing the man sleeps well at night.

[Softball Bat]

Hey Pops, remember the old character in Dick Tracy: Mumbles?

ha!

That's Shaq.

He sucks totally.

[Joe in PB]

As far as being like Michael or Magic, you failed to take into account that Shaq obviously wasn't focusing entirely on basketball during any part of his career.....

That's my point. He missed many lay ups because he didn't really know how to use the backboard. Being bigger than everyone his entire life he didn't need to work on his game to be good, but never lived up to his potential because he didn't love the game. For Shaq basketball was a means to an end, becoming wealthy, as you pointed out.

[smackaholic]

Not many self-made people in the Forbes 400.

226 of them, according to Forbes.

[BSmack]

Not many self-made people in the Forbes 400.

226 of them, according to Forbes.

Considering that they have this to say about Ruppert Murdick, pardon me if I don't think much of their data.

Self-made who got a head start from wealthy parents and moneyed background: Rupert Murdoch

Not exactly what were talking about. I'm talking grew up in middle class or less circumstances and made your money from the bottom up.

[Derron]

You remind me of one of those kids who was dropped on their head as a child once or twice and didn't get enough spankings.

Dude I just kicked you in the nads, shut up already.

Why are you always thinking about men's genitalia all the time ?? Is that your homosexual nature at work ?

[Dinsdale]

The only guy I ever saw that was able to handle him mano a mano, was Rodman.

Except no player held Shaq off with their hands -- they used their hips.

And if that's the only guy you ever saw dominate him, you didn't watch much basketball in the 90's. See, there was this guy in Houston whose hobby was making Shaq his personal bitch.

[BSmack]

The only guy I ever saw that was able to handle him mano a mano, was Rodman.

Except no player held Shaq off with their hands -- they used their hips.

And if that's the only guy you ever saw dominate him, you didn't watch much basketball in the 90's. See, there was this guy in Houston whose hobby was making Shaq his personal bitch.

Except that in those matchups Shaq outscored, outrebounded and had more assists then the Dream.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/pl ... i?id=JuKho

[Dinsdale]

Here's an even more relevant stat:

4-0

And Hakeem outscored Shaq in every game of the series.

[BSmack]

Here's an even more relevant stat:

4-0

And Hakeem outscored Shaq in every game of the series.

And Shaq got more rebounds and assists. You are aware basketball is a team sport?

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

You are aware basketball is a team sport?

Up until the 80's, sure.
Then the NBA implemented the "Shaq Rules"...and much whistle-swallowing did ensue.

[Softball Bat]

Shaq was a more dominant player than Hakeem.

Much was made of Hakeem "rolling Shaq" in the NBA Finals, and that is certainly to his credit, but a little perspective is in order.

Shaq was still a young man.
He was a lesser version of what he would later become.

Hakeem was at the pinnacle of his career and his team was a team of destiny that season.

[Dinsdale]

Shaq got more rebounds and assists.

I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt here, since for a minute there, I thought you were insinuating that Shaq was a better passer than Olajuwon. But then I realized there's no way that's what you meant, since that would be the most asinine NBA take I've ever read.

Shaq was a more dominant player than Hakeem.

Uhm, sure. It's evident from those Defensive Player Of The Year awards he won.

Wait... he possibly never even got a single vote.

How many times did he lead the league in blocks? Remind me again who is the all time leader in blocks (by a wide margin)?

Hakeems problem was injuries, and a frequent lack of a supporting cast. Anyone who argues that Shaq was a better player than Olajuwon obviously hasn't followed the NBA much, and/or has their head firmly lodged up their ass. And when the spotlight was brightest, Hakeem muscled Shaq around at will, and clowned him. Olajuwon was the complete package, Shaq was a one trick pony (and what a great trick it was).

Shaq was a dominant player, which is beyond debate. And Hakeem was an even better player.

[Softball Bat]

You're right that Dream was a much better defensive player than Shaq.
Hakeem was also a better free throw shooter.

This is one of those sit-around-the-bar and debate who was greater deals.

If I was to start a hypothetical team and was given a choice to start the team with Shaq or Hakeem, I would take Shaq.
I would not have to think very hard about it.

Shaq (for a number of years) was an absolutely dominant and unstoppable force whenever he got the ball anywhere near the basket.
This scared the living piss out of teams and kept opposing coaches awake at night.
How the hell can you deal with it?

You can't.

I want that on my team more than I want Hakeem's all-around versatility.

[Dinsdale]

And what a fine debate it is.

But put Hakeem on a team with Kobe, Derek Fisher, and Robert Horry (errr, uhm... scratch that last one), and he'd have all the tiles.

When Hakeem finally got healthy, he had an old-for-his-years, hobbled Kenny Smith, a menatally ill Mad Max, and an extraterrestrial who showed up when he felt like it. Then they traded for a guy who could barely get out of his Gliding rocking chair, and a one trick Ellie.

Then again, on the other side of the coin, if Shaq had the stability of Otis Thorpe in those years, things could have been interesting.

If you had a time machine and were assembling a team, it's hard to go wrong with either as your first pick. I'd still take Olajuwon.

[Dinsdale]

BTW -- there's only 2 players in NBA history that have missed 5000+ free throws. Shaq is one (sup Wilt).

[Softball Bat]

Yeah, he was a complete abortion at the line.

Shaq should have tried to shoot underhand free throws -- like Rick Barry suggested to him.


:)

[Bucmonkey]

Never wrong...ever...

[Softball Bat]

Shaq would "put hands on" unvaxxed K. Irving if they were teammates.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shaq-kyr ... 16750b0453








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