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Old 02-27-2007, 09:00 PM
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Re: Chicago Feb 25th 1pm

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Originally Posted by jzchen View Post
Bear in mind that Pistons won back to back NBA titles in 89 & 90 and the Bulls three peat in 96 to 99 with DENNIS RODMAN as the PF, who happens to be 2 time DPOY (at least, I think), who does not shoot much and a poor free throw shooter too. His specialty is DEFENSE & REBOUNDING too. Totally agree with you here, Low.

A good coach will play his players to their strength, especially good players (All Stars), not want players to play the coach's strength. Do you want your coach to make Shaq a shooter 12 feet away from the basket? Do you want Kobe, Lebron, Wade to spot up shooters? Shaq was never a good FT shooter, do you trade him away because of that?
Difference with Rodman was he could make a shot if needed. I would rather have someone who could if needed be able to make a 12 footer than not and have to work around him. Shaq is an entirely different Center.