Comments on: Anderson thinks Orlando lost “five or six” rings when Shaq left

By: jttesq

jttesq — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:15:40 +0000

How can a player be the ALL-TIME rebounder, be tied for the highest scoring average in a career, be the third all time scorer, be the ONLY player at his position to ever lead the NBA in assists,have the record for most points in a season, most points in a game most rebounds in a game, season and career, etc and be rated 5th at his position. Wilt led the NBA in rebounds more times than anyone else on the list but Russell finished in the top 3. He was the only player ever to defeat the Celtics during Russell’s career. As for his foul shooting, neither Shaq nor Russell were great foul shooters. Wilt is top 3 at the lowest.

By: thesaint23

thesaint23 — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 04:27:23 +0000

the heat teams will not come close to doing what the bulls teams accomplished!

Jordan – 6 rings
Kobe – 5 rings
Shaq – 4 rings
Lebum – 0 rings

after this series lebum will still be without a championship ring – it’s kind of sad that the poor devil has to refer to himself as the king after last year’s series and this year’s series maybe he should be referred to as the “queen”. (LOL).

By: philtration

philtration — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:57:56 +0000

If Jordan does not walk away for two years after his father was murdered then the Bulls probably win 8 straight titles.
Who was going to beat them?
Houston?
New York?
When Jordan returned the Bulls won 72 games that year and 69 the next.

I doubt that you will see another NBA team win 6 rings in 8 years for a long long time if ever.

By: passerby23

passerby23 — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:38:31 +0000

As much of an Orlando fan as I was then, I don’t think they would’ve won even a single championship. I think the combination of Hardaway’s declining health and Jordan’s Bulls would’ve made it pretty hard. Not to mention the good Utah teams that got out of the West. Injuries and matchups also change the dynamic of series.

By: florida727

florida727 — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:25:27 +0000

Really puts into perspective what Jordan accomplished with the Bulls. Seems as though team nowadays can be so close to grabbing a ring, they miss out on a good opportunity, and never get another one. Happens in golf all the time in the majors. Strange how once an opportunity slips away, something seems to prevent the affected party from getting another chance. You wouldn’t think it could be the ‘mental’ thing, but who knows?

By: SmackSaw

SmackSaw — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:37:09 +0000

Looks about right. Gotta put Miken in there.

By: zblott

zblott — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:16:02 +0000

Here’s a basic look at Shaq’s rank among the all-time great centers:

http://www.behindthebasket.com/btb/2011/6/2/shaqs-place-among-the-best-centers-ever.html