Shaquille O'Neal rips modern NBA players:These guys now, they're pudding pops' - Page 4

duron · 03-03-2021, 11:05 PM

While he's right he's still one of the dumbest anchors I've ever heard. Constantly misunderstands or doesn't address specific things. I love it though, it's fun to watch.

I like how it's been showing through a lot more since he started taping with Wade and Candace Parker.

sebreg · 03-03-2021, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

It's not just the way the game is played that has changed, but also the way the game is called by the refs.

Imagine some of the 80's stars like MJ, Magic, Bird, Drexler, Dominique, etc. if they were allowed to Eurostep or take step-back threes....both of which were travelling back then. And don't get me started on how many of today's stars get away with palming the ball.

The game today is played by completely different rules than it was 25 years ago....

History: google "sarunas marciulionis euro step"

RadicalAlmond · 03-03-2021, 11:14 PM

Different times and I mean Shaq would probably have less points because of free throw lbs

GOATcards · 03-03-2021, 11:36 PM

It seems to me - I don't know where to verify this right off - that today's players are getting injured more than in the past, same as in the NFL. Bigger, stronger, faster players running/bumping into each other will do that.

That, and bad officiating, are the biggest drains on the fun of watching sport.

BGT Masters · 03-03-2021, 11:41 PM

Traveling in the 80s-90s was mostly dragging the pivot foot or carrying the ball on a cross over. Now it’s using two different pivot feet and walking 7 steps without dribbling. It’s gotten absurd.

Today’s game to me is too much like watching an All Star game with no defense. Not entertaining at all. Also how players like Harden basically give up on their team because they want to force a trade so they can piggy back their way to a championship while still in their prime.

imbluestreak23 · 03-03-2021, 11:54 PM

I like Shaq. I think he's right

GOATcards · 03-04-2021, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BGT Masters

Traveling in the 80s-90s was mostly dragging the pivot foot or carrying the ball on a cross over. Now it’s using two different pivot feet and walking 7 steps without dribbling. It’s gotten absurd.

Today’s game to me is too much like watching an All Star game with no defense. Not entertaining at all. Also how players like Harden basically give up on their team because they want to force a trade so they can piggy back their way to a championship while still in their prime.

Suppose the biggest drain on the entertainment (aside from the aforementioned injuries and bad officiating) is the new heavy reliance on the 3. Is there some serious barrier to extending the 3 point line and maybe widening the court a couple feet to move the corner 3 line back?

whodatbeastly16 · 03-04-2021, 12:07 AM

Only 1 player in the league keepin it old-school, and his name is Zion Williamson

MattMiller · 03-04-2021, 05:16 AM

Totally agree, zion = goat

whodatbeastly16 · 03-04-2021, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MattMiller

Totally agree, zion = goat

Nice avatar!

canuck · 03-04-2021, 10:00 AM

Shaq is a the type of guy who would buy all his rookies to create a shortage in the market so he can brag about his cards is worth more because he is the better than you.

mfw13 · 03-04-2021, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GOATcards

Is there some serious barrier to extending the 3 point line and maybe widening the court a couple feet to move the corner 3 line back?

Arena sizes/shapes and the value of courtside seats....

03-03-2021, 11:05 PM	#76
duron Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 12,148 drewtang duron	While he's right he's still one of the dumbest anchors I've ever heard. Constantly misunderstands or doesn't address specific things. I love it though, it's fun to watch. I like how it's been showing through a lot more since he started taping with Wade and Candace Parker. __________________ IG: Darz90sCardz PC: MJ/Penny

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imbluestreak23 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Meandering the matrix code that the hobby/forum overlords spit out Posts: 18,020 shortslabs	I like Shaq. I think he's right __________________ @shortslabs I'VE WITNESSED HOW THE SAUSAGE IS MADE HERE...IT'S ROTTEN https://www.youtube.com/c/TylerShort

03-03-2021, 11:14 PM	#78
RadicalAlmond Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 460	Different times and I mean Shaq would probably have less points because of free throw lbs

03-03-2021, 11:36 PM	#79
GOATcards Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 6,492	It seems to me - I don't know where to verify this right off - that today's players are getting injured more than in the past, same as in the NFL. Bigger, stronger, faster players running/bumping into each other will do that. That, and bad officiating, are the biggest drains on the fun of watching sport.

03-03-2021, 11:41 PM	#80
BGT Masters Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellsville, New York Posts: 10,184	Traveling in the 80s-90s was mostly dragging the pivot foot or carrying the ball on a cross over. Now it’s using two different pivot feet and walking 7 steps without dribbling. It’s gotten absurd. Today’s game to me is too much like watching an All Star game with no defense. Not entertaining at all. Also how players like Harden basically give up on their team because they want to force a trade so they can piggy back their way to a championship while still in their prime.

03-04-2021, 12:07 AM	#83
whodatbeastly16 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,931	Only 1 player in the league keepin it old-school, and his name is Zion Williamson

03-04-2021, 05:16 AM	#84
MattMiller Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 413	Totally agree, zion = goat

03-04-2021, 10:00 AM	#86
canuck Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 97	Shaq is a the type of guy who would buy all his rookies to create a shortage in the market so he can brag about his cards is worth more because he is the better than you.