Is Andrew Bynum just as good as the rookie-like Shaq?
954584
No, no, a million times no.
385748
Had to get my 2 cents in...the answers before are NOT students of the game. Pound for Pound..Kobe, no doubt has more skills...he's puttin' up numbers even MJ can't touch(look it up)..however the NBA is a team game and Kobe without shaq is no good..like if Pippen hadn't gond the Chicago MJ would had NO rings, YEP I said it!! Bird,Magic, and the Dr. are all in the same boat. You must realize MJ never beat the Piston without Scottie!! But Pound-for-Pound the only 5 people in their prime that could challenge Kobe are A.I., Jerry West, The Big O, Bill Russell , and Kareem..people please MJ is great but if the Lakers get Kobe a "Pippen" look out more titles in LA. In my opinion Iverson is a better player then Kobe simply due to the fact he doesn't sit out and is on a REALLY bad team and by himself gives them some punch. But the BEST player of all time was Bill Russell and I don't even like the Celtics but without him not 1 of those 9 rings would be possible and "Red" knew it.
1038262
Shaq is 34 years old and obviously he's not the dominant player he used to be. However, he still averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds in these 2006 playoffs including the Finals. He still commands double and triple teams. He still has the post up moves and the power dunks. He still runs down the court as fast as any other center in the league. I'd have him on my team whether he's 34 or 40. Bottom line, he's still Shaq and there will never be another player like him.
1171756
I cannot recall when a draft looked as weak as the one coming up. Based upon a lot of reading and research (as I'm very curious who my Chicago Bulls will be taking) the consensus seems to be that Brandon Roy is the most polished player. He has 4 years of college experience under his belt, which gives him a slight advantage over the 'so called' players with potential.
415446
ben wallace is good in alley-oop and blocking while shaq is stronger and he is a blocker
999759
Shaq is getting old.  You should compare Wade and Dirk instead.  Wade has been carrying the Heat on his back.  Shaq has missed some key free throws.  He is still a good center..but not as dominant. Dirk is good...been hitting his shots...but really didn't show up in Game 3.  Wade is best.
493981
it's shaq.  they had to change rules every year because of him.  the hand check, the zone defense, the no charge zone.
788404
I would continue with Bynum starting, especially since he is on a roll with Kwame coming off the bench and anchoring the 2nd unit.  \n\nThe Knicks on the other hand are doomed.  Too many guys that have the same game and no defense.  When the Knicks were good, they played excellent defense, which allowed them a chance to win every game.
1017810
He's a monster...  I never really seen a guy who is a 20/20 threat every night like he is (points/rebounds).  That's very rare and he is only 20 years old.  If he continues at the pace he's at, he will soon be put in the company of guys like Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, in addition to Shaq.
561272
Yes, I like his butt especially how big and round it is. Whenever I see the Heat play and they show Shaq, the first thing I look at is his butt.
1161626
no but he is a better player
254587
Before I answer your question \n\nI agree with you when you said Kobe is a great player\n\nI disagree when you say he is Like MJ on the Wizards. \n\n       Kobe was way better than MJ on the Wizards. On the wizards MJ averaged 20 points with a losing team. \n\n         Kobe averages 35 carrying a 7th seed team. He has no one to help him. \n\n         1.   I am not sure about the other young players but Andrew Bynum is nice. He used to live near me. And I would play with him at the park. He will be a great help to the Lakers.\n\n         2.   Maybe Jim Jackson when they need shots but other than that no. Aaron Mckie is too old he should retire. Being a 76er fan I have grew up watching Mckie he was only good at two things defense and a fadeaway. He has ok defense now but that is it.\n\n          3.    If Odom played like a star when he was on the heat he would relieve Kobe with scoring. I believe Kobe does not give him a chance sometimes. Smush started out great and finished poorly. He started the season with 20 and ended with 12. But he is young so he will get beter. Kwame was never good and Mihm will probaly continue to put up his 10 when he comes back next season. \n\n         4. They need to get a star without trading Kobe. The only player that has a brighter future than Kobe is Lebron.  But Cavs would not do that. Or sign one over the offseason.  Andrew Bynum steps up Smush Parker steps up Lamar Odom steps up. Kobe stays healthy and out of Colorado.\n\n        Just build team chemistry no one notices how much talent they have I just noticed from your last couple of questions. Im not a Laker Fan but I have become one recently because I am tired of people hating on Kobe. And it all started with the courtcase. I think that Kobe is trying hard to ffix it. Helping that kid at the ALL Star Break becoming friends with everyone passing to all the ALL Stars.\n\n    I hope you pick this answer it took a long time to write.
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Shaquille O'Neal, no doubt about that. He's bigger, stronger, and has more experience. I think Yao might be faster though. However, they both tire fast and I think they are both bad free throw shooters. Also, Shaq has more championships and was once a part of one of the best teams ever in the NBA - The Los Angeles Lakers!
967586
Yes, because he has an aggressive streak.  This is missing in the NBA right now from the big men.  Also, he was groomed to be the number 1 pick.  I remember when they were talking about him in the 8th grade.  They won't let him be a flop.  He is suppose to be the one to take the reigns from Shaq.
830427
No.  Kwame is bad.  REALLY bad.  I've watched him play every game as a Laker fan, and trust me when I say he sucks.  \n\nHe is not going to start this year with Bynum's improved play.  See if you can grab Perkins or Biedrins instead.
1026964
If your talking abut floor generals, then yes he is the one of the best along with Nash.\nIf your talking about all the leaders in the NBA, head coaches included. HELL NO
627076
shaq or dwayne they are excellent players