Sane, Don't mean to get off topic, but it seems as though that Kobe is starting to play "his game" rather than copy Jordan "like Mike." I've always thought that Kobe was more of a combination of Julius Irving, and Oscar Robinson. With some touches of Jordan. Sure, he copied a lot of Jordan's drives to the basket. But, it's just not the same. And he surly doesn't have the ball creativity in mid-air. By the way, he has touches of Pippen too. Does anyone know how many tripple-doubles Pippen has? I do remember it was a lot. Not as many as Oscar though, or Magic.
Not many except for that DallasThomas guy/girl??? Ok let leave the fact that AI has been in the playoffs alone since you'll just whine about the weak East and his team. Statistically, you are right, Steve avg more rebounds, more asists and etc. but one thing that sets AI and Francis apart during a game is AI play to win and Steve Francis play to pad his stats. Period. Just watch their defense, it'll become obvious.
Just for clarification purposes, I have external genitalia. Allen does have better defense, you're right on that one...but I really do think overall Steve is the better player. If you were to trade Franchise for The Answer, I believe Philly would do better. The simple fact that Steve plays most of his games in the far superior West will tell who is better if at the end of this season both teams are in the playoffs and Steve's numbers are around the same. I really do think he needs to be given that AI role on the Rox for us to see his true talent though...because he is honestly not the best fit for a point guard position; although he seems to be fitting his square skills into the round hole as much as possible.
I'm not saying that makes him worse, I'm just saying thats all he has left to match AI's career accomplishments. Take it easy
LOL. That is crazy. Francis has never even had an oportunity. The one times that he played against MJ (I was at the game), Francsi wasn't even guarded by MJ. That is redicoulous though. Shaq has never crossed up MJ. Does that Ming that Ivy is better then Shaq?
Also, the major consenus in America would probably pick AI over Stevie...and u know why?? Because when the playoffs come on they see AI carrying the Sixers on his back every year!
SHAQ CANT DO **** CEPT DUNK. HE CANT SHOOT, DRIBBLE, OR PASS. HE JUST GETS IN THE LANE AND TAKES HIS WUSSY SHOTS.
Of course he gets all his shots in the lane. Hes arguably the strongest human being in the history of the NBA. No one can stop him that close to the basket. You think he should be taking 15 footers???? Shaq knows his limitations offensively and uses that to his advantage. Shaq has averaged 3.5 assists the last three seasons (championships). He can pass.
I know that Shaq is the most dominant player in the game. He has skills anylike any other big man. He is deadly within 10-12 feet. He may not be able to shoot from the outside, but inside he is deadly. He has great post up moves too.
Who gives you the best chance to win, Shaq and 4 scrubs or Iverson and the same 4 scrubs? A good big man usually always beats a good little man. If you say Iverson, you are being intellectually dishonest with yourself.
