Most Dominant Ever.That's how Shaquille O'Neal describes himself, and that's how a lot of NBA observers would describe him, as well. The 7-foot behemoth has absolutely dominated the league since arriving on the scene in 1992, winning three championships, taking five other clubs as far as the conference finals and earning first team All-NBA honors seven times.For this reason, most opponents still reflexively cower at the mere mention of Shaq. However, even the most enthusiastic Shaqophiles must admit that his game has slipped this year. The evidence, in fact, is overwhelming. Shaq is averaging career lows in points, blocks, steals, assists, rebounds, minutes, free-throw attempts and field-goal attempts. In fact, the only category in which he could post a career high is fouls; despite playing far fewer minutes than ever before (just 30.5 a game), Shaq has been whistled 3.9 times per game...http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/col...%26id%3d2399118
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mavsfan1000 @ Apr 6 2006, 11:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Most Dominant Ever.That's how Shaquille O'Neal describes himself, and that's how a lot of NBA observers would describe him, as well. The 7-foot behemoth has absolutely dominated the league since arriving on the scene in 1992, winning three championships, taking five other clubs as far as the conference finals and earning first team All-NBA honors seven times.For this reason, most opponents still reflexively cower at the mere mention of Shaq. However, even the most enthusiastic Shaqophiles must admit that his game has slipped this year. The evidence, in fact, is overwhelming. Shaq is averaging career lows in points, blocks, steals, assists, rebounds, minutes, free-throw attempts and field-goal attempts. In fact, the only category in which he could post a career high is fouls; despite playing far fewer minutes than ever before (just 30.5 a game), Shaq has been whistled 3.9 times per game...http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/col...%26id%3d2399118</div>They were talking about how he lost weight recently during tonight's game...
Yes, he claims that hes the lightest hes been in 10 years. I think he weighed in at 318 lbs the other day.
People actually pay for ESPN Insider to read this obvious crap? Shaq scored 28pts last night on 12/18 shooting.
Not much. Soon he won't be able to get from side to side on the court. I say he has a good 2 or 3 years left in the tank.
IF he loses a TON of weigth this offseason, then theres a chance hell have 5-7 years left. or maybe less. lol.But Insider is free with ESPN Magazine subrscription.
I think he will stay three more rings. I just want him to get a ring with Wade. But, yes he is easily said to be the most DOMINATE ever.
Personally, I think Insider is a load of crap. But if Shaq cut down on some more weight and say weigh 300 lbs, that would be great. He'd be slim as hell. I'd say he has about 5 years left.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wade3 @ Apr 7 2006, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think he will stay three more rings. I just want him to get a ring with Wade. But, yes he is easily said to be the most DOMINATE ever.</div>Mikan was the most dominate, but thats just for his era. Over all time, then Shaq number one.
Chamberlain was the most dominant, by far. Russell was the only player on the court that could control him under the basket. Mikan was the 1st dominant, Chamberlain was the most dominant.
Shaq isn't as effective as he used to be, but watch Miami games and you see he really isn't getting as many touches as he should. Yet, he still puts up 15-10 PPG, and 7-10 RPG. Shaq will be a valuable player in this league for another 2 years or so
See what happens when Shaq gets 15+ shot attempts? They relied on him, and he brought them through (Although Miami as a whole was great)
indeed, there is plenty left. the team just needs some better chemistry.And getting rid of/losing the Jonses FECKED THE TEAM UP.
