Spin...what would the 96 bulls do against the 2000 lakers?

[YungFreshPrince]

I realize we are speculating but its not like its out of the realm of possibility.

First of all, that aint Prime Shaq.

That's like me posting videos of the Spurs/Celtics/Magic sending Bron packing in 07, 08 and 09

Prime Shaq was a monster. And Rodman is not defending THAT all game for an entire Finals series.

He's about six inches shorter and 110 pounds lighter. He might hold Shaq back for a game or two but, he'd eventually wear himself out, get too many fouls and start getting brutalized.

Stop dreaming.

Edit: I just watched your clips. Shaq look skinny as hell. No where near the size he was the Lakers were dominating. Get this outta here

 

[hayesc0]

First of all, that aint Prime Shaq.

That's like me posting videos of the Spurs/Celtics/Magic sending Bron packing in 07, 08 and 09

Prime Shaq was a monster. And Rodman is not defending THAT all game for an entire Finals series.

He's about six inches shorter and 110 pounds lighter. He might hold Shaq back for a game or two but, he'd eventually wear himself out, get too many fouls and start getting brutalized.

Stop dreaming.

We are both dreaming lol since the scenario can never happen but atleast I have posted something to support my argument.

 

[EducatedBrothaFromTheBank]

OP has early start on WPOY.. how many Shaq threads can this cornball make

 

[Regular_P]

Yall really downplaying just how bad Shaq would rape the Bulls front court.

Every team out West had somebody to atleast "contend" with Shaq. Kings had Webber and Divac. Blazers had Sheed. Spurs had Duncan.

This would be Luc Longley's life for those 5-7 games

And yall would be asking FAR too much of Rodman to guard Shaq for the whole series. He'd be tired and fouled out every game.

I legit wouldn't even bother running plays for Kobe I let Shaq go out there and get 40, 45 every night because the matchup is just unfair

Most disrespectful dunk ever. I remember watching that shyt live.

 

[DoubleClutch]

Rodman as an X factor is actually an argument that is compelling

Yea on top of jordan being unstoppable. And Pippen locking up Kobe. And many other factors.

/thread

 

[Ed MOTHERFUCKING G]

Yea on top of jordan being unstoppable. And Pippen locking up Kobe. And many other factors.

/thread

But shaq was unstoppable and Kobe wouldntve been locked down by pippen. History showed this.

 

[Long Live The Kane]

Those '96 Bulls played the magic in the ECFs that year and swept and a young shaq and penny who weren't slowed or locked up to any significant extent...they did them and their supporting cast did jack shyt to help....the '01 lakers ran a more reliable offense (their twist of the triangle) featured a prime shaq that was several levels better than the version of himself 5 years prior and a kobe that completely eviscerated a spurs team that was even significantly better on the defensive end (by the numbers at least, standard and advanced) than the '96 bulls, in route to a sweep...in all honesty, i'd give the '01 lakers the nod against the '97 and '98 bulls...and the '96 bulls go over the '00 lakers...'97 bulls vs '01 lakers, i can't call it...the two best playoff teams i ever personally witnessed at a knowledgeable age

 

[Bomberman]

I don't see the Bulls winning vs 2001 Lakeshow. I'll admit I'm a Lakers fan, but just match-up wise, with Rick Fox and Horry still being adequate defenders along with Tyronn Lue able to exploit some speed match-ups/change of pace and I can see them beating winning. Shaq in his prime, Kobe right about entering his prime, shooters, defenders, etc.

Lakers team was just too big, skilled, deep, with a mean streak. Bad match-up for any team really.

 

[Maluma]

Having agendas? You're the OG of that shyt.

taking shots at ohio "Team ISIS" state university isn't part of any agenda, it's the right thing to do.

 

[Whitty Hutton]

Rodman as an X factor is actually an argument that is compelling

The X-Factor is actually Phil Jackson...Which team is he coaching for?

 

[Da King]

I mean if the Pacers could take 2 games from the Lakers in 2000, I don't see how the Bulls couldn't win 4.

This is all that needs to be said, that Pacers was TRASH

 

[street heat]

don't underestimate Horry as a stretch 4 in that series. I think the lakers would win

 

[hayesc0]

The X-Factor is actually Phil Jackson...Which team is he coaching for?

Both this is not a real scenario.

 

[Jplaya2023]

But shaq was unstoppable and Kobe wouldntve been locked down by pippen. History showed this.

2000 Kobe wasn't top 5 in the league. He started being top 5 from 01-12

Prime Pippen in 96 would have no issues for him

 

[ExodusNirvana]

Kobe and mike woulda canceled out while shaq dropped 30/15 vs pippens 18/9. Lakers take it in 6/7