Thee Jazz Fan
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He was 6-11 210 lb’s
2020 All-Time Draft - Round 1: Ron Mexico vs Spycam
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I dont know but I think a NBA MVP and finals MVP who was the rebounding champ (14.4) and blocks champ (3.2) could do okay for a bit. Shaqs strength and size is hard for anyone to handle, including a skinny Walton, but Walton had good length and was a great shot blocker.
"Bill Walton is the best player for a big man who ever played the game of basketball." Opposing team coach Philadelphia 76ers Coach Gene Shue said after Walton won the finals MVP.
What a great finals win that was against the all-star studded 76ers lead by Dr J. Walton had 15.2 Rpg and his passing abilities were amazing.
Injuries really hampered his career but he was amazing in his peak.
No one is stopping Shaq. But Shaq was awful on defense and his FT shooting really hurt in tight games. Having to guard elite offensive players and being put in tough pick and roll situations would really hurt him a lot and wear him out. Plus I have really great help defenders to bother Shaq.
Thats his weight listed coming out of college. His finals MVP season he was still skinny but weighed 250 that year to start and was probably around 240 for the finals. He was fairly strong and athletic.
Walton was going up against some pretty good bigs at the time and holding his own. He beat prime Kareem in a series sweep and played pretty well. He beat out Kareem for the MVP at his peak. He also had the best defensive rating by a lot his MVP year. That was 89.5 which is amazing for that time and now. This years best was Giannis at 96.3. All time best defensive rating was 87.4 by Ben Wallace. Waltons was top 10 all-time. He also lead the NBA that year in defensive box +/- at 3.7, which is a top 25 performance all-time.
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Giannis > Durant
In this matchup I have 3 elite wing defenders starting to throw at Durant as well. Butler, Giannis, and Clyde Drexler. Having those positions match up against Rashard, Metta, and Durant is a run away for me. Plus DWill >> Rondo.
Yes, Shaq is better than Dirk but not by a lot. Dirk was amazing.
In this matchup I have 3 elite wing defenders starting to throw at Durant as well. Butler, Giannis, and Clyde Drexler. Having those positions match up against Rashard, Metta, and Durant is a run away for me. Plus DWill >> Rondo.
Yes, Shaq is better than Dirk but not by a lot. Dirk was amazing.
Thee Jazz Fan
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I want a link to this. We all know how I proved how unethical you are.
Lol, I would like to say I'm in good company in regards to this but I'm stuck with you.
Here is a link to him coming into camp at 250 for his 2nd NBA season. Coaches expected he would be 240 for the season though.
https://vault.si.com/vault/1975/10/13/but-dont-say-he-beefed-up
https://vault.si.com/vault/1975/10/13/but-dont-say-he-beefed-up
checkbookdoc
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I am not a fan of Spy's line-up and feel like he forgot about SG when constructing the roster... but I still went with his team because he has the two most unstoppable offensive forces (Shaq & KD).
For Team Mexico, Dirk is going to feast against Lewis, but Ibaka, Odom & KD could give some resistance (overall, still going to get his). I think Giannis might struggle in this match up. Against the starters, Giannis would be dealing with Shaq, who actually has the size, athleticism, and strength to contain him. Outside of Shaq, Ibaka and Odom would do a decent job and prime Artest is similar defensively to Kawhi who successfully shut down Giannis in the playoffs last year.
For Team Mexico, Dirk is going to feast against Lewis, but Ibaka, Odom & KD could give some resistance (overall, still going to get his). I think Giannis might struggle in this match up. Against the starters, Giannis would be dealing with Shaq, who actually has the size, athleticism, and strength to contain him. Outside of Shaq, Ibaka and Odom would do a decent job and prime Artest is similar defensively to Kawhi who successfully shut down Giannis in the playoffs last year.
Stretch 4 complements Shaq, Awesome wing defender, High IQ distributing PG. And freakin KD and Shaq are forces of nature. I think it is very smartly constructed.