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Who is the man that is taking steriods from a can Shaq?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Justin, Jun 11, 2002.

  1. Justin

    Justin Member

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    This is just an insane most likly not true theory but is shaq taking steriods? He runs over mostly every big man in the league and Muscles are huge compared to most big men. He seems to get bigger and stronger every year. I dont know if their is a policy in the NBA but If we want a shaq stopper we better start handing some dosages to Cato, and Ming before next year.
     
  2. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    1. Shaq does not take roids because he is afraid of medication. He doesn't even take it for his toe because he thinks it will cause him kidney failure.

    2. There is a league rule against roids. MLB is the only league that allows it

    3. The only way to stop shaq is change how they call the game. Shaq should not be allowed to run people over or to have someone so tall that can always be on top of him. Remember how Mark Eaton had Dreams number even though he was a total scrub.
     
  3. LAfadeaway33

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    I also remember Shawn Bradley having Dream's number. It seems players with a lot of hight and that knew somewhat how to use it could always give Dream problems. Even Greg Ostertag gave him some problems although Dream schooled him twice as many times.
     
  4. Drexlerfan22

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    One thing I don't understand is why Nelson doesn't use Bradley to guard Shaq more often. All Bradley has to do is stay behind him, then hang his long arms over Shaq's shoulders without even touching him. That's like fronting him at the same time; Shaq never even gets the ball. It doesn't work every possession, but I've seen that work.

    About Bradley having Hakeem's number... Olajuwon didn't use his raw speed to get around people as much as you'd think he would. He mostly used insane footwork and post fakes to get you off your feet, then he shot over you as you were going down. Problem is, Bradley doesn't even need to jump to block your shot, so post fakes don't work very well unless you go up-and-under.

    About Ostertag and Eaton... I'm a Jazz fan, and those guys are just good shot-blockers. Just a season ago (Haven't looked at this year's stats yet), Ostertag was like 3rd in blocks per 48 min. Don't get me wrong, Ostertag sucks. I don't like him. But there are other guys that are 7'2" that don't block shots like he does. Same with Eaton... being 7'4" helped, but he still had talent. Problem is, they were both offensive nothings. The Jazz haven't had a center that could play offense in... well... never. But then, Shaq doesn't have much offensive talent either... he just gets to push people out of the way and go over the back :D.
     
  5. Gutter Snipe

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    He doesn't use Bradley because it doesn't work. A big part of limiting Shaq is preventing him from getting him from getting positioned deep in the post. Bradley trying to prevent Shaq from getting post position is like the ten pin trying to prevent a bowling ball from getting position.

    Shaq was actually asked who he could score 100 on in this league. There was no hesitation as he said "Shawn Bradley", with a big grin on his face. Not only is Shawn a toothpick, he's also about 25% as agile as Shaq and much slower as well. Is that a good matchup? Not exactly.
     
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    Be honest JAzzfan. . . The reason Eaton gave Dream fits was because dream would fake and fake and fake . .by time he went for his shot . .. Eaton was JUST reacting to the 1st fake

    Rocket River
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    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    LOL
     

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