How close is DeAndre to Shaq w.o. the skill?

[BigNBAfan]

Dude has crazy athletic ability that reminds me of a young shaq, but that's as far as it goes. Rookie Shaq had ten fold skills over this guy, but it got me thinking thread title.

[monkeypox]

Dude has crazy athletic ability that reminds me of a young shaq, but that's as far as it goes. Rookie Shaq had ten fold skills over this guy, but it got me thinking thread title.

Aside from the skill, I think he actually might be less agile than Shaq and significantly less strong. Shaq is a tier or three above DJ.

[LAZERUSS]

Dude has crazy athletic ability that reminds me of a young shaq, but that's as far as it goes. Rookie Shaq had ten fold skills over this guy, but it got me thinking thread title.


DeAndre is 6-9 1/2, and weighs maybe 275.

Shaq was a shade under 7-1 and weighed between 300-350+ in his career.

[Clyde]

Dude has crazy athletic ability that reminds me of a young shaq, but that's as far as it goes. Rookie Shaq had ten fold skills over this guy, but it got me thinking thread title.

They're both black.......thats the only comparison.

[keep-itreal]

They're both black.......thats the only comparison.
both can't shoot free throws

[HomieWeMajor]

Left handed Shaq minus 60-70 pounds of muscle/fat. Said it from day dot.

[BigNBAfan]

Left handed Shaq minus 60-70 pounds of muscle/fat. Said it from day dot.

:lol

I have childhood memories of shaq using his left and staring at it... those were the days

[DJ Leon Smith]

Dude has crazy athletic ability that reminds me of a young shaq, but that's as far as it goes. Rookie Shaq had ten fold skills over this guy, but it got me thinking thread title.

Shaq's footwork >>>>>>>>>>>> your mother >>>>>>>> DeAndre Jordan's FT shot >>>>>>>>> Jameer Nelson's post game >>>>>> LeBron's hairline >>>>>>>>>> you >>>>>>>> Shaq.

:banana:

[Elosha]

Shaq had a 35-36 inch vertical, DeAndre's probably pushing 40+. He's one of the best jumping big men in league history and he can get up off one or two feet. Incredible leaping ability for a man his size. Other than that, Shaq is easily his physical superior. Far bigger, stronger, more agile and coordinated, better footwork, better reflexes and better touch.

[Akrazotile]

In a word? Not close.

[nashwade]

as close as Taylor Swift to Kate Upton without the goods

[Prime_Shaq]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[Joyner82reload]

Javelle McGee is closer to Shaq than DeAndre Jordan in terms of size/athleticism. Jordan is basically Dwight Howard minus 20 lbs of muscle and a hook shot.

[Lensanity]

DeAndre is 6-9 1/2, and weighs maybe 275.

Shaq was a shade under 7-1 and weighed between 300-350+ in his career.
:biggums:

Gtfo

[RonSwanson]

:biggums:

Gtfo

Seriously. Where'd he get those numbers, Sophmore year of Highschool?

[bobopenguin]

In a word? Not close.

thats two words

[buddha]

Seriously. Where'd he get those numbers, Sophmore year of Highschool?

from 2008 NBA pre draft camp

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/DeAndre-Jordan-1072/

[Smoke117]

Javelle McGee is closer to Shaq than DeAndre Jordan in terms of size/athleticism. JJordan is basically Dwight Howard minus 20 lbs of muscle and a hook shot.

That and without Dwights basketball IQ. (which is extremely underrated IQ. The man is a very intelligent defensive player...something Jordan is not) Honestly I think Dwight looks more athletic out there at 29 and 12 years in the league now that he's healthy. It might just be that he's just a significantly better basketball player though so he just looks a lot better doing what he does than Jordan does.

[LAZERUSS]

Shaq had a 35-36 inch vertical, DeAndre's probably pushing 40+. He's one of the best jumping big men in league history and he can get up off one or two feet. Incredible leaping ability for a man his size. Other than that, Shaq is easily his physical superior. Far bigger, stronger, more agile and coordinated, better footwork, better reflexes and better touch.


Jordan's max vertical was measured at 30.5".

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/DeAndre-Jordan-1072/

Basically 6-9 1/2 with a 31" vertical. Albeit, an enormous wingspan of 7-6.


And I agree with the rest of your post. Shaq was simply a better athlete, much bigger, and a far greater post player. Jordan's offense is so pathetic that the Clippers don't even have any designed plays for him. His post game is virtually non-existent.

[SexSymbol]

Jordan's max vertical was measured at 30.5".

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/DeAndre-Jordan-1072/

Basically 6-9 1/2 with a 31" vertical. Albeit, an enormous wingspan of 7-6.


And I agree with the rest of your post. Shaq was simply a better athlete, much bigger, and a far greater post player. Jordan's offense is so pathetic that the Clippers don't even have any designed plays for him. His post game is virtually non-existent.
:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

[Elosha]

Jordan's max vertical was measured at 30.5".

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/DeAndre-Jordan-1072/

Basically 6-9 1/2 with a 31" vertical. Albeit, an enormous wingspan of 7-6.


And I agree with the rest of your post. Shaq was simply a better athlete, much bigger, and a far greater post player. Jordan's offense is so pathetic that the Clippers don't even have any designed plays for him. His post game is virtually non-existent.

That draft measurement is either a misprint, or he's greatly increased his vertical since then. There are a number of dunks/blocks, in which his head his rim level or even a bit higher. He's definitely a great jumper.

[kshutts1]

In a word? Not close.
That's two words. Darn. Someone beat me to it.

[kshutts1]

That draft measurement is either a misprint, or he's greatly increased his vertical since then. There are a number of dunks/blocks, in which his head his rim level or even a bit higher. He's definitely a great jumper.
Not getting in to camera angles, but a 6'10 person that almost hits his head on the rim is jumping 38" to actually hit it... so that means 30-36" is "almost".

From most Jordan dunks/jumps I've seen, his head seems to be a couple inches below the rim. So about a 34" leap? Just so explosive, it looks like more. Can't explain how he jumps.

[jayfan]

Without what skill?

[King Jane]

hes better than shaq

http://i.minus.com/ibbzL3WPBL4ewE.gif

[Elosha]

Not getting in to camera angles, but a 6'10 person that almost hits his head on the rim is jumping 38" to actually hit it... so that means 30-36" is "almost".

From most Jordan dunks/jumps I've seen, his head seems to be a couple inches below the rim. So about a 34" leap? Just so explosive, it looks like more. Can't explain how he jumps.

He was about rim level or an inch higher on his dunk on Brandon Knight. Just google DJ Jordan with his head at rim level and you'll get some good examples. But I'd be fine with staying at 38-40 max, that's probably better than my first estimate.