Dwight Howard BETTER start over Shaq. How can a guy who won't play double digit games by the all-star game get in over a guy who has been producing like no one at his position in his conference? I'll go as far to say he has produced more thena nyone in the east.
Hey wk!
I received an unfamiliar sensation (hackles rising) upon reading your dis of 'The Daddy' - fyi, the All-Star game is not about what you have done lately, it's about star power! When one even considers the relative notoriety of (who?) Dwight Howard versus 'The Big Historical', it's a non-issue. Let me ask you this...who would you rather have on your squad in the playoffs - Shaq Daddy (injured or not) or Howard? 'Nuff said.
- RB
Shaq #1
RB I don't know if you watched the playoffs 2 years ago but his playoff stock just isn't what it was. Wade was able to advance pretty far with the Big Fella sitting on the bench. I'll go as far to say that Wade would do better if Howard was on his team in the post then if Shaq was. Dwight is an awesome player. He is a better rebounder then Shaq is and he can play for longer periods of time at a high level. 20 and 20 games are what Shaq did in 2002. 20 and 20 games are what Dwight Howard is doing right now.
I know what the all-star game is, it's a popularity contest. My point is Shaq hasn't even played more then a few games this entire year so how could he be an all-star for the 2006-2007 season? Also, as far as star power goes, you are right...there is no contest at all between the two. The problem is Shaq's basketball star is fading while Howard's is just starting to shine. Shaq will always be the bigger name but when he is retired from the NBA what does that name do for the league in terms of promoting the World's Best Talent for basketball?
Shaq at 70% in this point in his career is not better then Howard at 100%.