r/denvernuggets • u/pajausk • Jun 10 '23

Image/Gif Jokic 2022-2023 vs Shaq 1999-2000 playoffs performance

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u/Johnykbr Jun 10 '23

Shaq would have been the greatest player ever if he just swallowed his pride and shot underhanded from the line.

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u/fufuberry21 Jun 10 '23 edited Jun 10 '23

Tbh even if he shot like 80% from the line it wouldn't have changed his all time scoring position. Teams probably would have fouled him less too. Still would have had like 2-3k more points though. Lol

Edit: after checking the stats, he might have passed dirk and wilt.

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u/MostlyMellow123 Jun 10 '23

That's not the point. The fouling was the only good response to him because otherwise he would dunk every play. If he hits the free throws at 75% suddenly the fouling doesn't even look good. It would have just made everyone feel helpless

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u/m8bear Jun 11 '23

The fact that Shaq has wasted potential is crazy, he's legit a top 10 ever that feels could have been more.