Replace Dikembe Mutombo with 2010-2011 Dwight Howard in the 2001 Finals

[longtime lurker]

So guys really think a PF could guard prime Shaq?

[MavsSuperFan]

If Pau could shit on Howard lord knows what Shaq would do..

exactly. Early laker pau > dwight in the 2009 finals.

[houston]

A better question, in my opinion, would be how would AI have done with Hakeem?

nothing

[CavaliersFTW]

If Pau could shit on Howard lord knows what Shaq would do..

This.

[Magic 32]

If Dwight had played like he did in game 4, then maybe 2 games.

16 points, 21 rebounds, 9 blocks

[Twiens]

Do you guys remember how many elbows Mutumbo caught in the mouth that series? Shaq would've had him crying by halftime.

[King Jane]

Do you guys remember how many elbows Mutumbo caught in the mouth that series? Shaq would've had him crying by halftime.

Snack O'Meal wouldn't be able to pull that stunt with Dwight. Superman would retaliate with one of his even bigger elbows. Snack would be knocked dafuq out if he tried that shit on Dwight.

[Jailblazers7]

I think it would be a closer series. Dwight is a good pick and roll big which is exactly what you need against prime Shaq if you wanna get him away from the hoop and get him working physically.

[Milbuck]

Snack O'Meal wouldn't be able to pull that stunt with Dwight. Superman would retaliate with one of his even bigger elbows. Snack would be knocked dafuq out if he tried that shit on Dwight.

[Jameerthefear]

I think it would be a closer series. Dwight is a good pick and roll big which is exactly what you need against prime Shaq if you wanna get him away from the hoop and get him working physically.

This. people give no thought to this at all. AI/Dwight PnR is nasty. Tire the hell out of Shaq on defense so he has less to give on offense. Still lakers in 6 tho