Put prime Shaq in today's league

[sportjames23]

Is he the best player in the game? Better than Lebron or Durant?

[NumberSix]

Is he the best player in the game? Better than Lebron or Durant?
Yes.

[TheReal Kendall]

Bbq chicken

[Lebronxrings]

Is he the best player in the game? Better than Lebron or Durant?
close second behind lebron.

[BigBoss]

Shaq's prime > anybody. If you disagree then you're a teenager

[Jlamb47]

Shaq prime would be the best player in todays NBA.
1.Shaq
2a. KD 2b.LBJ

[DwnShft2Xcelr8]

Shaq's prime > anybody. If you disagree then you're a teenager

Jordan's prime > anybody. If you disagree, then you're a young adult.

Kareem's prime > anybody. If you disagree, then you're middle aged.

Wilt's prime > anybody. If you disagree, you're senile.

Mikan's prime > anybody. If you disagree, you're dead.

[sportjames23]

Shaq's prime > anybody. If you disagree then you're a teenager



close second behind lebron.


:lol

[Bl]

close second behind lebron.
:biggums:

[BlkMambaGOAT]

Shaq 8-peats and then snacks on donuts till he retires

[Jameerthefear]

No shit.

[BigBoss]

Jordan's prime > anybody. If you disagree, then you're a young adult.

Kareem's prime > anybody. If you disagree, then you're middle aged.

Wilt's prime > anybody. If you disagree, you're senile.

Mikan's prime > anybody. If you disagree, you're dead.

You altered my point now you're using logic that doesn't make sense. Even with that logic, shaq clearly was more dominant. He came up big in the finals and has 4 rings including 3 as the guy on a dynasty in the western conference. His prime cannot be replicated. If you disagree go look up what he did in the 2001 playoffs

[WillC]

Jordan's prime > anybody. If you disagree, then you're a young adult.

Kareem's prime > anybody. If you disagree, then you're middle aged.

Wilt's prime > anybody. If you disagree, you're senile.

Mikan's prime > anybody. If you disagree, you're dead.

Massive fail.

[kamil]

Shaq 8-peats and then snacks on donuts till he retires

This.

[dc_chilling]

He would be the most dominant in any era. Best I don't know. It's tough to compare positions like that. He was an absolute monster in his prime though.

[Kakapopo]

He'd be fouled out by the 1st half every single game.

[CavaliersFTW]

He would be the most dominant in any era. Best I don't know. It's tough to compare positions like that. He was an absolute monster in his prime though.
He would be nowhere near as dominant as Wilt, sorry, how many rebounding titles, scoring titles, MVP's, assist titles, or NBA records does shaq have again?

[LoneyROY7]

Yes.

Shaq's a whiny d*uche...but yes.

[~primetime~]

having prime Shaq on your team was basically cheating...that's how dominate he was

[Genaro]

Under current rules I think that his power wouldn't be as good as in 2000's but I can see him dominate, especially in the playoffs when the game slows down and the refs allow contact.

[Solefade]

if shaq peaked the same time as MJ there would be a different GOAT

[dc_chilling]

He would be nowhere near as dominant as Wilt, sorry, how many rebounding titles, scoring titles, MVP's, assist titles, or NBA records does shaq have again?

I'm sorry but Shaq would be just as dominant as Wilt, if not more, in Wilts era. Wilt was a great athlete and way ahead of his time, but Shaq was a different kind of animal. Wilt had a lot more finesse in his game than Shaq. Shaq was pure power. Again, I didn't say Shaq would be there best in a given era, but he would be the most dominant no doubt.

[sportjames23]

if shaq peaked the same time as MJ there would be a different GOAT


:oldlol:

[Angel Face]

He would rape in today's league. Today's league lacks quality centers that could give him trouble.

[Solefade]

:oldlol:


why's that funny? it's probably true :confusedshrug:


who on the Bulls was going to stop 2000 shaq?

[CavaliersFTW]

I'm sorry but Shaq would be just as dominant as Wilt, if not more, in Wilts era. Wilt was a great athlete and way ahead of his time, but Shaq was a different kind of animal. Wilt had a lot more finesse in his game than Shaq. Shaq was pure power. Again, I didn't say Shaq would be there best in a given era, but he would be the most dominant no doubt.
So suddenly shaq would be a miraculously more aggressive rebounder, better passer, more determined record chaser, more determined physical fitness buff and all around athlete, etc etc?

No... Shaq would be what he was in his own era in any era, nothing more. Wilt did more because he was better, not because his competition was allegedly inferior, his competition was better than Shaq's the majority of his career. Wilt wasn't just "ahead of his time", he was ahead of any time. Actually, the entire implication is flawed, there is never going to be a time when athletes are like Wilt, he was completely one of a kind.

[Carbine]

In today's league I think he would be a little less effective than he was.

Pick and roll is such a huge part of everyone's offense now. Shaq was a guy you would want to attack continuously with that play. He would be exposed far more than what he was back then.

He would still put up insane numbers, but his impact overall wouldn't be the same.

[Fazotronic]

So suddenly shaq would be a miraculously more aggressive rebounder, better passer, more determined record chaser, more determined physical fitness buff and all around athlete, etc etc?

No... Shaq would be what he was in his own era in any era, nothing more. Wilt did more because he was better, not because his competition was allegedly inferior, his competition was better than Shaq's the majority of his career. Wilt wasn't just "ahead of his time", he was ahead of any time. Actually, the entire implication is flawed, there is never going to be a time when athletes are like Wilt, he was completely one of a kind.

all of this mean jack shit as wilt played in the 60s and shaq in the 90s/00s.
the answer is and always will be competition. doesn't matter how many times you forget that and AGAIN point at the numbers that as always mean jack due shitty competition.

[dc_chilling]

So suddenly shaq would be a miraculously more aggressive rebounder, better passer, more determined record chaser, more determined physical fitness buff and all around athlete, etc etc?

No... Shaq would be what he was in his own era in any era, nothing more. Wilt did more because he was better, not because his competition was allegedly inferior, his competition was better than Shaq's the majority of his career. Wilt wasn't just "ahead of his time", he was ahead of any time. Actually, the entire implication is flawed, there is never going to be a time when athletes are like Wilt, he was completely one of a kind.

By ahead of his time I meant a C that could translate into any era and be dominant. Look, Wilt was incredible. I just don't take that era too seriously. You are right about Wilt as an athlete though. Wilt, Lebron, and Shaq are probably the greatest athletes in the history of the game.

Don't sleep on Shaq as an athlete though. The dude weight 350 easy in his prime and was explosive as hell. I would love to see Wilt and Shaq go against one another though. They are the most impressive centers ever from a physical standpoint.

[dc_chilling]

all of this mean jack shit as wilt played in the 60s and shaq in the 90s/00s.
the answer is and always will be competition. doesn't matter how many times you forget that and AGAIN point at the numbers that as always mean jack due shitty competition.

Exactly. It's like when people believe Oscar was on the same level as a Lebron or Durant because he averaged a triple double. Anyone who watches film of Oscar and still believes that nonsense is rediculous. Lebron and KD would eat his lunch.

[LoneyROY7]

So suddenly shaq would be a miraculously more aggressive rebounder, better passer, more determined record chaser, more determined physical fitness buff and all around athlete, etc etc?

No... Shaq would be what he was in his own era in any era, nothing more. Wilt did more because he was better, not because his competition was allegedly inferior, his competition was better than Shaq's the majority of his career. Wilt wasn't just "ahead of his time", he was ahead of any time. Actually, the entire implication is flawed, there is never going to be a time when athletes are like Wilt, he was completely one of a kind.

:facepalm

Someone needs to Hot Tub Time Machine this dude back to 60's...I mean for his own f*cking sake.

[Marchesk]

Wilt wasn't just "ahead of his time", he was ahead of any time. Actually, the entire implication is flawed, there is never going to be a time when athletes are like Wilt, he was completely one of a kind.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uq9J78p0VYM/UakQhhVXJ7I/AAAAAAAAH14/RbwBTacM2fU/s640/LeBron+James+Cybrog.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4062/4287975347_cc43dbdba3.jpg

http://images.zap2it.com/assets/9352_ac/alien-resurrection.jpg

[fpliii]

Exactly. It's like when people believe Oscar was on the same level as a Lebron or Durant because he averaged a triple double. Anyone who watches film of Oscar and still believes that nonsense is rediculous. Lebron and KD would eat his lunch.
:roll:

[deja vu]

why's that funny? it's probably true :confusedshrug:


who on the Bulls was going to stop 2000 shaq?
Nobody can stop Shaq but Rodman did a good job as anybody at limiting Shaq.

You forgot that the Bulls SWEPT Shaq's Magic? Punked them 4-0 when they were 62-20.

[Micku]

Nobody can stop Shaq but Rodman did a good job as anybody at limiting Shaq.

You forgot that the Bulls SWEPT Shaq's Magic? Punked them 4-0 when they were 62-20.

Duncan and Robinson combo limited Shaq a lot too in his prime.

And yeah, Rodman did a very good job against Shaq. Bother him a bit, not letting him get into position.

[pauk]

Is he the best player in the game? Better than Lebron or Durant?

Lebron, no.

Durant, yes.

[Derka]

No one would be able to guard him. They'd frustrate him at best.

[Destroyer9]

He'd be the best player in the league but he wouldn't be able to get out of the west because of the GOAT defensive center Kendrick Perkins

[Calabis]

Is he the best player in the game? Better than Lebron or Durant?

Kevin Love 26 and 12, now imagine prime Shaq:oldlol:

[Deuce Bigalow]

He would be nowhere near as dominant as Wilt, sorry, how many rebounding titles, scoring titles, MVP's, assist titles, or NBA records does shaq have again?
Give me their ring count and Finals stats please :roll:

[mr.big35]

how good prime shaq would be in current lakers

[miggyme1]

Was no such thing as zone defense during shaqs prime years.

Shaq would still be the best center in the league in todays game. Similar peak stats but nothing more or godly.

I know for a fact he wouldnt win as many rings...well if he dont team up with lebron.

[Rocketswin2013]

Peak Shaq, would do the same things and had a better season in 00' than Durant this year so yes. MVP, and better than both this season.

[edrick]

Of course he is. Prime Shaq was unstoppable.

[Collie]

Let's put it this way. As a fan of an opposing team (Kings) during that time, Shaq was the only player I ever feared when the ball was in his hands. I was expecting a dunk or foul just about every time he caught the ball in the post.

Neither LBJ nor Durant gives me that feeling.

[Round Mound]

Destruction.

[iBandwagon]

Shaq was the best player in his era. Imagine what he'd do in today's era where the "best" centers include Hibbert and Dwight who can't win with home court.

[GS1905]

Shaq





















































































































































































































































Everyone else.

[Relinquish]

:oldlol:

He's right though :confusedshrug:

[sammichoffate]

Put prime Shaq with current Lakers. ISH implodes :lol

[Bob Dole]

The Shaq most dominant thing is so overblown on here.

He has a top 5 peak with Jordan Wilt Kareem n bird/Lebron.

They're all about the same. Jordan slightly the best if I Have to choose, then wilt.

He'd be the Best at times but so would Lebron/kd. They're all on that level.

[20Four]

[QUOTE=mikek85]Shaq would dominate. :cheers: :cheers:


You know how annoying that pic is? dumb$hit

[SpanishACB]

Jordan's prime > anybody. If you disagree, then you're a young adult.

Kareem's prime > anybody. If you disagree, then you're middle aged.

Wilt's prime > anybody. If you disagree, you're senile.

Mikan's prime > anybody. If you disagree, you're dead.

good idea, horrible implementation

you're doing it the other way around, idiot.

[Harison]

Is he the best player in the game? Better than Lebron or Durant?

Strange question. Put someone a tier bellow to play today, like D.Robinson, and he would be the best in NBA, what to speak of Shaq.

[The-Legend-24]

He would be nowhere near as dominant as Wilt, sorry, how many rebounding titles, scoring titles, MVP's, assist titles, or NBA records does shaq have again?


Give me their ring count and Finals stats please :roll:
Damn.

Rest In Piss.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Hed average 30/20 and be the best player if his fat@zz played defense

[Himan12]

With how many teams run small ball, his numbers would be so much more ridiculous. And is it me or do centres look alot leaner than years past?

[dubeta]

He would be good, sure. But once he runs in Kendrick Goatkins he will get dominated, quiver, and time travel back to his era