It doesn't really matter what we think, Doc is the coach. It will work itself out. My OPINION is that Shaq will start and play the first 5-6 mins of each quarter. JON is an ideal 6th man, as he can play 2 positions, and, like McHale (not comparing him believe me), he will get more mins than the starters, in this case Shaq and KG. I base my opinion on three things:
1. Doc will play whoever is the "hot" player, not caring who it is
2. Shaq has ONLY started in his career, even last year.
3. We CANNOT have him on the floor at the end of close games - JON is a lifetime .701 FT shooter, while Shaq is............not!
And with the amount of rest KG, JON and Shaq will get, they will all get to start anyway!
Shaq as 6th man?
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Re: Shaq as 6th man?
posted at 8/18/2010 4:17 PM EDT
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Re: Shaq as 6th man?
posted at 8/18/2010 4:47 PM EDT
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Shaq needs to be restwww.laballtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/kobe-pau-shaq.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="270" />ed f
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Re: Shaq as 6th man?
posted at 8/18/2010 5:58 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Shaq as 6th man?:It doesn't really matter what we think, Doc is the coach. It will work itself out. My OPINION is that Shaq will start and play the first 5-6 mins of each quarter. JON is an ideal 6th man, as he can play 2 positions, and, like McHale (not comparing him believe me), he will get more mins than the starters, in this case Shaq and KG. I base my opinion on three things: 1. Doc will play whoever is the "hot" player, not caring who it is 2. Shaq has ONLY started in his career, even last year. 3. We CANNOT have him on the floor at the end of close games - JON is a lifetime .701 FT shooter, while Shaq is............not! And with the amount of rest KG, JON and Shaq will get, they will all get to start anyway!
Posted by BirdandCowensFor the record, who do you think starts at Center on Oct. 26 against the Heat? -
Re: Shaq as 6th man?
posted at 8/18/2010 6:02 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Shaq as 6th man?:In Response to Re: Shaq as 6th man? : here's another thought- shak plus rondo and the rest of the starting 5 means less running for shak when rondo is havoc making. that makes shak's role pestering the lane on defense and when we go half court, setting man sized picks and such.
Posted by aciemvpI really don't disagree with your take on Shaq being the starter. And since you already said on record that Shaq will start on Oct. 26 I think we will just have to wait and see if Doc does go back on his word and tell JO he'll be coming off the bench. -
Re: Shaq as 6th man?
posted at 8/18/2010 6:08 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Shaq as 6th man?:In Response to Re: Shaq as 6th man? : and this statement was made before shack was even remotely a part of the equation
Posted by aciemvpI searched the Globe and the Herald but I can't seem to find the article that said Shaq would be starting. Can you provide the link where it says Shaq is the Cs starting Center? -
Re: Shaq as 6th man?
posted at 8/18/2010 6:26 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Shaq as 6th man?:In Response to Re: Shaq as 6th man? : Perhaps donut carrier??
Posted by KB24RULZ
The Lakers got Shaq back when he was "sloppy seconds". I think he's sloppy sixths now. Congrats BOS.
