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re: Was Shaquille the best all around center to ever play for LSU?
Posted on 12/29/23 at 10:41 pm to Tiger1988
Posted on 12/29/23 at 10:41 pm to Tiger1988
Was Stanley better there 1 season together? On offense, yes. Shaq was 17 years old (didn’t turn 18 till March) and focused on rebounding and blocking shots.
By the next season, Shaq had worked hard and became the National player of the year. Stanley had flunked out.
By the next season, Shaq had worked hard and became the National player of the year. Stanley had flunked out.
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Posted on 12/29/23 at 10:44 pm to OysterPoBoy
Shaq was physically dominating due to his size. Very raw, most of his points were scored in the paint. Averaged 21 pts and 13 rebounds per game. I’ll give Shaq 1A.
As Bob Pettit is a close 1B. Averaged 27 pts and 14 rebounds per game at LSU. Led the Tigers to the 1953 Final Four and carried the team on his back. Dominated the boards and had a smooth jump shot from the perimeter. Played both positions F/C and more polished than Shaq.
During his Sr. year, Pettit averaged 31.4 pts and 17.3 rebounds/ game. Dude was a stud during different era of basketball.
As Bob Pettit is a close 1B. Averaged 27 pts and 14 rebounds per game at LSU. Led the Tigers to the 1953 Final Four and carried the team on his back. Dominated the boards and had a smooth jump shot from the perimeter. Played both positions F/C and more polished than Shaq.
During his Sr. year, Pettit averaged 31.4 pts and 17.3 rebounds/ game. Dude was a stud during different era of basketball.
Posted on 12/29/23 at 10:44 pm to windmill
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It's been said more than once that Stanley Roberts was better than Shaq in the beginning at LSU. Shaq was rough. He got coached up heavily in the off seasons by some of the best on footwork and more footwork! Having twin 7 footers with Chris Jackson at point guard with Vernel Singleton at forward and one more?(I just don't remember the name) was a damn show! Dale didn't win big with that talent and it pretty well said Dale wasn't going to win big.
I think Stanley was a better offensive weapon (despite the numbers). He had a good midrange jump shot and great touch for a 7 footer that's hard to defend.
Shaq improved his footwork and became a dominate force posting up down low. He basically 1-step dunked teams throughout his college career. I think what made Shaq special though was his physicality, defensive prowess and passing skills.
Posted on 12/29/23 at 11:06 pm to OysterPoBoy
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I don’t know who else you would pick?
Did you ever see Andrew Del Piero in action?
Posted on 12/29/23 at 11:08 pm to windmill
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Having twin 7 footers with Chris Jackson at point guard with Vernel Singleton at forward and one more?(I just don't remember the name)
Maurice Williamson
Posted on 12/29/23 at 11:08 pm to doubleb
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I think Petit played center at LSU, but I could be wrong. He was pretty good too.
People forget how good Pettit was. 11 time NBA all star, 4 NBA titles. Shaq was better though.
Posted on 12/29/23 at 11:12 pm to OysterPoBoy
YES
Posted on 12/29/23 at 11:13 pm to LSUFanMizeWay
quote:Will Wade would have won a Natty with the Shaq/Roberts/CJackson team.
Coached by legendary Coach Will Wade
Oh wait he wasn't
Dale Brown was a much better coach
Posted on 12/29/23 at 11:16 pm to OysterPoBoy
not when he exists
Posted on 12/29/23 at 11:18 pm to mcmaniacinsaneasylum
Rick Mattix and Andy Campbell might have something to say about this! LOL
Posted on 12/29/23 at 11:38 pm to Got Blaze
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Very raw, most of his points were scored in the paint.
His entire career was scoring in the paint but no one could stop him in college or the NBA
Posted on 12/29/23 at 11:42 pm to windmill
The 5th player on that team was Wayne Sims.
Shaq and Pettit. Different eras.
But Shaq was a beast.
And, the fouling days back then was actually called "Hack-a-Shaq"
Shaq and Pettit. Different eras.
But Shaq was a beast.
And, the fouling days back then was actually called "Hack-a-Shaq"
Posted on 12/29/23 at 11:44 pm to OysterPoBoy
Did anyone else shatter 2 backboards in a single game? I don’t know. But I saw Shaq do that.
Posted on 12/29/23 at 11:56 pm to windmill
Maurice Williamson was the other guard and sometimes Dennis Tracey
Posted on 12/30/23 at 12:38 am to OysterPoBoy
Without a doubt
Posted on 12/30/23 at 12:47 am to OysterPoBoy
Tuba or Blanton.
Posted on 12/30/23 at 4:40 am to OysterPoBoy
This isn’t a discussion. It’s a known fact. Are you paid to post?
Posted on 12/30/23 at 4:54 am to OysterPoBoy
Tuba guy second.
Posted on 12/30/23 at 5:35 am to OysterPoBoy
Vote 4 Tuba!!!
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