Shaq's rookie highlights dayum.

[japanair21]

Originally Posted by EDWeeNO

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Him, Dwight, Admiral, all three when they came into the League, they were freakish with their athleticism for their size.

It's sad that Dwight doesn't have the skills that Admiral and Shaq had in their careers.

In due time JA, patience is a virtue (yea 6 years is along enough, but good things come to those who wait). Besides dude is only 24 so he has lots to go.

But in 5-6 years, if he doesn't develop the proper skill-set, he won't be able to rely on that athleticism anymore.

At 24, Shaq was averaging 24/12/3.

The boards and blocks are about the same, but offensively, Dwight isn't touching Shaq.

If working with Hakeem doesn't help him out, he is a lost cause.

Dwight already failed when he was working with Ewing, and Hakeem was the better offensive talent, but will he fail again with quite possibly the most skilled offensive big ever?

With all of this said, Dwight isn't touching any of the Centers mentioned in this thread.

Dwight can and probably will be a dominant defensive force throughout his career, but he won't ever be considered one of the greatest if he doesn't start putting up some great scoring nights. You can mention ANY great big man in the history of the NBA, at one point in their career, they could fill it up. Shaq, Admiral, Hakeem, Wilt, Ewing, etc.

The one exception is Russell, but an incredible stat about Russell... He never once had a season where he averaged more points than rebounds.

 

[nash]

holy hell, can you imagine a 7 foot guy doing all that in person? absolutely incredible

 

[nash]

holy hell, can you imagine a 7 foot guy doing all that in person? absolutely incredible

 

[fecta23]

Originally Posted by Futuristic

Shaq at 20 > Dwight will ever be

FIFY

 

[fecta23]

Originally Posted by Futuristic

Shaq at 20 > Dwight will ever be

FIFY

 

[bleezys and heem]

Most dominant player ever. Nobody could stop him in his prime.

Even at his age now, he can still be a handful and cause double-teams, not gonna happen every night, but every now and then Shaq can still do work.

With how the game has evolved, I don't think we will see another player with the same athleticism and power. Dwight is there with Shaq when it comes to blocked-shots but will never come close offensively IMO.
It's sad to see him play on so many different teams these last few seasons but I still appreciate the dude and am happy to see him still out there on the court. I hope he gets picked up because he can still be a productive player. I know it probably won't happen but I would have loved to see him finish out his career in LA, backing up Bynum and trying to win another ring or two w/Kobe. I don't think Kobe would welcome him back though.

I know ATL was interested and Shaq said he would like to go to Boston, but has anyone heard any recent news about where he could be playing this coming season? He wasn't too bad w/the Cavs last year but I just can't think of a team where he could fit in right now and I think Miami and LA are out of the question. Boston signed the other O'Neal, does ATL still want him?? 

 

[bleezys and heem]

Most dominant player ever. Nobody could stop him in his prime.

Even at his age now, he can still be a handful and cause double-teams, not gonna happen every night, but every now and then Shaq can still do work.

With how the game has evolved, I don't think we will see another player with the same athleticism and power. Dwight is there with Shaq when it comes to blocked-shots but will never come close offensively IMO.
It's sad to see him play on so many different teams these last few seasons but I still appreciate the dude and am happy to see him still out there on the court. I hope he gets picked up because he can still be a productive player. I know it probably won't happen but I would have loved to see him finish out his career in LA, backing up Bynum and trying to win another ring or two w/Kobe. I don't think Kobe would welcome him back though.

I know ATL was interested and Shaq said he would like to go to Boston, but has anyone heard any recent news about where he could be playing this coming season? He wasn't too bad w/the Cavs last year but I just can't think of a team where he could fit in right now and I think Miami and LA are out of the question. Boston signed the other O'Neal, does ATL still want him?? 

 

[M. Fresh]

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Him, Dwight, Admiral, all three when they came into the League, they were freakish with their athleticism for their size.

It's sad that Dwight doesn't have the skills that Admiral and Shaq had in their careers.

this

 

[M. Fresh]

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Him, Dwight, Admiral, all three when they came into the League, they were freakish with their athleticism for their size.

It's sad that Dwight doesn't have the skills that Admiral and Shaq had in their careers.

this

 

[mr marcus]

Originally Posted by rck2sactown

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Him, Dwight, Admiral, all three when they came into the League, they were freakish with their athleticism for their size.

It's sad that Dwight doesn't have the skills that Admiral and Shaq had in their careers.

Seriously, after seeing that video I kinda feel like I can understand why Shaq is such a hater with Dwight.

 

[mr marcus]

Originally Posted by rck2sactown

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Him, Dwight, Admiral, all three when they came into the League, they were freakish with their athleticism for their size.

It's sad that Dwight doesn't have the skills that Admiral and Shaq had in their careers.

Seriously, after seeing that video I kinda feel like I can understand why Shaq is such a hater with Dwight.

 

[lamak]

He was so quick back then and he still had all his power.

 

[lamak]

He was so quick back then and he still had all his power.

 

[japanair21]

I just now watched that video,

@ 1:55 .

Dude is liek OH MY, WHAT DID I JUST DO?!

 

[japanair21]

I just now watched that video,

@ 1:55 .

Dude is liek OH MY, WHAT DID I JUST DO?!

 

[jbone2308]

That was "I know I got skillz" "Shaq Fu" days. Much appreciated.

 

[jbone2308]

That was "I know I got skillz" "Shaq Fu" days. Much appreciated.

 

[pr0phecy718]

I use to be a big Shaq fan back in the day

had the champion replica jersey and his signature reebok shoes

shaqnosis

 

[pr0phecy718]

I use to be a big Shaq fan back in the day

had the champion replica jersey and his signature reebok shoes

shaqnosis

 

[airjordan jb23]

Not even fair...

 

[airjordan jb23]

Not even fair...

 

[milbert]

Dwight Howard's footwork isn't even close.

Talbert

 

[milbert]

Dwight Howard's footwork isn't even close.

Talbert

 

[twig1026]

at the karate thing after the dunk and when's the last time you saw someone hop at a pro ball game? Reppin' omega's hard

 

[twig1026]

at the karate thing after the dunk and when's the last time you saw someone hop at a pro ball game? Reppin' omega's hard