In Shaq's luxurious career, he always had a sidekick to back him up or to be infront of him.
1. Penny Hardaway in Orlando
2. Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles
3. Dwayne Wade in Miami
But now that Wade is in a serious injury, eventually coming towards the end of the season, can Shaq carry the team on his back and go strong come playoff time?
Or can he even bring Miami to the Playoffs?
2007-02-26 08:42:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
C'mon Dawg!
he is old, he is slumpy, he is nothing now but a dancing comedian during allstar weekend.
he will even pull the heat down,,,with his weight...
hahahahahah.........
2007-02-26 11:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Nikko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shaq can't do it alone. Especially not now. The quickness and mobility that once made him a freak of nature are long gone. He can no longer take over a game and in general is just a slightly above average center. (which still makes him better than most centers in the league)
As far as needing a Robin to his Batman, I don't think that's a fault. Every great player to win multiple championships has done it with a great supporting cast:
Jordan, Magic, Bird, Russel, Duncan.
The playoffs are a possibility. I don't think their playoff fate rests squarely on his shoulders though. Jason Williams needs to be the playmaker, Kapono needs to stay consistent, and Haslem's gotta stay hungry. These things combined with hall of fame coaching should squeak them in.
Shaq is one of the greats, and has been a great example on and off the court for players young and old, but I think his time has passed.
2007-02-26 17:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by kerrsux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without Shaq, Hardway, Bryant, and Wade are nothing. Now, if Shaq wasn't old, and injury prone, I'd say that he can definitely carry just about any team on his back. But, I still say he can carry them to the playoffs.
2007-02-26 16:46:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Heat isn't going to the playoffs this year Shaq had a good game but he'll run out of gas in the next 2 games. i mean he can turn it up cause Wade will take over but he'll try to hard and run out of juice
2007-02-26 18:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might bring the Heat to the playoffs, but they won't go far without d-wade. Shaq and D-Wade are like Batman and Robin, you think they would be solid individually, but without the other they can't accomplish much.
2007-02-26 16:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by dxnwo619 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shaq isn't a 21 year old kid anymore. He's not in shape and he's way too slow. Without Wade the Heat are going no where.
2007-02-26 18:34:24 · answer #6 · answered by roni26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think Shaq can do it alone because one he is aging and body is getting worn out and two when have Shaq did anything alone every team he has a ring with he had a great leading cast
2007-02-26 17:56:00 · answer #7 · answered by cia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure if kobe bryant was such a side kick in the lakers, i've heard he was more of a nuisance, and shaq was famous before kobe came in lakers. so i think that shaq will use his shaq fu and make it to the playoffs atleast. he's getting old though
2007-02-26 17:08:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kapono, Eddi Jones, james Posey, ZO, and there PG Gary Williams (Jason williams and garyy payton combined) will step up dont be surprised if they still swing a deal alot of players are expected 2 clear waivers
2007-02-26 16:49:29 · answer #9 · answered by Lord Vader 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way, he is not 26 years anymore, and seriously the Heat are an old team, who will step up? Alonzo Mourning or what
2007-02-26 16:50:55 · answer #10 · answered by Carlos C Sps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋