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Message: [QUOTE="FfldCntyFan, post: 5299645, member: 71"] Shaq would be gasping for air eight minutes into the first quarter and spend the final thirty minutes of the game under the offensive basket. Shaq was physically impressive but arrived at a time when the remaining great centers were winding down their careers (Hakeem, Robinson and Ewing) and none of the new centers wanted anything to do with the low post. If Shaq cam along 20+ years earlier and had to face Kareem, Thurmond, Lanier, Gilmore regularly he wouldn't be held in anywhere near the esteem people hold him in. And before you criticize Russell's size, keep in mind that during Shaq's career Rodman (6'7" 220) was the best rebounder in the game. [/QUOTE]