Ah. I see where you're coming from now. Yes, I'd agree that Zo is in the same class with Mutombo and Smits. Oh, and Shaq was only in the East for Zo's first year at Miami. That would be when the Heat were swept in the first round by Chicago. Miraculously, the Heat's fortunes picked up after Shaq was traded out West. Obviously, it wouldn't appear on this site. Kidd, AI, Kobe and KG do not play for the Rockets and this is, afterall, a Rocket's fan site. Are we to understand that just because we don't agree with Zo's statements or have the same high opinion of his career as you, that we "have our panties in a wad"? You appear to be arguing with equal passion. Why, then, wouldn't your panties be in a wad? Come on, dude. You want to make it personal by calling people ignorant, and saying we all have our panties in a wad. Whatever. Sorry I don't love Zo is the same way you do. I'm entitled. I'm a Rockets fan, afterall.
he intentionally played bad in jersey and toronto to get traded, and blamed the kidney for poor playing just to get traded to a contender. this is a classless move, and he should be the last person to criticize anyone in the league.
Are you blind or ignore half of what i write? Shaq was in the east 4 years of zo's career hence they competed 4 years in a row. I am as big a rockets fan as there is, but I do pay attention to the entire NBA and not limit myself which is obviously what you have done to not notice Zo's body of work. To say he is not a great center is ignorant. Any NBA historian/expert will agree with me. Anyways, time to move on. Peace.