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Old 05-14-2008, 12:09 AM   #65 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Saku4me View Post
Olajuwon had all the skill but didn't dominate like Shaq at all. Shaq, in his prime, was unstoppable. He's a center version of MJ. Once Shaq got the ball, it was practically over. Skill-wise, Olajuwon shits on Shaq but he didn't dominate like Shaq. Yao Ming has more skill than probably any Center in history but he is weak and plays weak and for that reason, Yao will never finish as a top 5 center, even though his basketball skills at the 5 position could warrant it.
You're right.

But you are aware that defense is half the game, right? Shaq has been a pick and roll novice his whole career. And who would you want on the floor in crunch time? Shaq has always been a liability late in games. Anyways, if I consider the whole game of b-ball, I'd take Hakeem.
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