Shaq hates Barry.

[LakerHater]

Who cares?

[ShoogarBear]

ShoogarBear, Wilt didn't play in the ABA, he just coached.

You didn't say anything about playing, you said scoring.

[phxspurfan]

"Barry" in the le of this topic is misleading and thus, since this has utterly nothing to do with the spurs should be cast to a general discussion section

[Solid D]

You didn't say anything about playing, you said scoring.

Now see, I should have known that's where you were going with this.

[DieMrBond]

"Barry" in the le of this topic is misleading and thus, since this has utterly nothing to do with the spurs should be cast to a general discussion section

I know, but it is Rick Barry, who is Brent Barrys dad ... who plays for the Spurs, which is why i placed it here. Sorry argument, but if its not appropriate here, im sure it will be moved.

[nkdlunch]

Not even God himself could help Shaq's free throws. and Shaq knows this.

[v2freak]

Who cares if he gets taken out at the end of games so he isnt fouled? the man has 4 rings, and completely dominates when in the game. Rick Barry has no right to knock on his game, and say stupid like he wants to maintain his "hip hop" image. if a "hip hop" image and ty FT shooting wins 4 rings, then whats the big deal?

the man has 4 rings. nuff said. its a of an accomplishment to even make it to the finals. hes been there 6 times. he may be a ty FT shooter, but it doesnt change the fact that hes one of the most dominant players ever. think about how many games he won because he was able to completely dominate the interior. i think that matters more, than a regular season game lost here and there. as far as im concerned, his FT shooting has never cost his team a game that actually mattered.

You make it sound like Shaq has something to lose by learning to shoot FTs

[stretch]

You make it sound like Shaq has something to lose by learning to shoot FTs

no. im simply saying that Barry has no right to knock on Shaq's game and his "hip hop image", when he has accomplished more than Barry (and almost every other player in NBA history) ever did.

[Drachen]

no. im simply saying that Barry has no right to knock on Shaq's game and his "hip hop image", when he has accomplished more than Barry (and almost every other player in NBA history) ever did.

So, by that logic, you are telling me that Mengke Bateer would have nothing to learn from Karl Malone, or Charles Barkley?

[cornbread]

Shaq is obviously one of the most dominant players of all time. I've always thanked God that Shaq can't make freethrows because if he shot like 80%, he would truly be an unstoppable force. Rick Barry needs to stay away from him.

[bdictjames]

As much as I adore Rick Barry, he really needs to shut up at this one.

[ATX Spur]

I love how my 13 year old sister would dominate Snaq in a free-throw shooting contest.

[Bruno]

Rick Barry’s resume is not good enough to even come into my office to be qualified for a job

What a dumb quote.

1- You don't need to be a great shooter to be a great shooting coach.
2- Barry was a great shooter.
3- There is no link between Rings, MVP les ... and being a good coach.

[Solid D]

Who won Most Dominant Player last season? I can't find it on NBA.com, Google or Answer.com. Has Shaq won the Most Dominant Player NBA award more than anyone else?

[resistanze]

Do you think the basketball gods would allow a player like Shaq to shoot a high % at the line?

Why not make Shaq into a 3-pointer shooter as well? With metallic cyborg arms?

[~~Ice Man 2000~~]

Who won Most Dominant Player last season? I can't find it on NBA.com, Google or Answer.com. Has Shaq won the Most Dominant Player NBA award more than anyone else?

Thank you shaq acomplished more then most players? Really? Shaqs the best center ever? Rubbish... shaq can't hold a candle to kaream, the real MDE

[Rynospursfan]

Shaq daddy is hillarious.

[iceman44]

Not even God himself could help Shaq's free throws. and Shaq knows this.

Shaq is beyond help on free throws.

[polandprzem]

Rick is the man!

Let Shaq get to the Finals with the supporters like Barry had.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

The offseason can't end soon enough around here.

[dbestpro]

It's the little things. Shaq's inability to do the little things will keep him from being considered the greatest center of all time. In fact, I think he would rank third or fourth behind Jabbar, Chamberlin and Olajuwon with big Dave nipping at his heels. Shaq has never won a championship. He has been on teams that won a championship. That is a big difference. Jordon won championships. Tim won championships. The Lakers and Heat very well may have won their championships with a servicable center.
He should have been better. He should have dominated. If had worked his game as much as he works his mouth he would have been the greatest player to ever play the game. Now he's a footnote for arguing fans.

[polandprzem]

It's the little things. Shaq's inability to do the little things will keep him from being considered the greatest center of all time. In fact, I think he would rank third or fourth behind Jabbar, Chamberlin and Olajuwon with big Dave nipping at his heels. Shaq has never won a championship. He has been on teams that won a championship. That is a big difference. Jordon won championships. Tim won championships. The Lakers and Heat very well may have won their championships with a servicable center.
He should have been better. He should have dominated. If had worked his game as much as he works his mouth he would have been the greatest player to ever play the game. Now he's a footnote for arguing fans.

You forgot Bill

[Bruno]

Shaq has never won a championship. He has been on teams that won a championship.

Shaq was a 30/15 player during 00' and 01' playoffs.

[Sportcamper]

I am wondering if any of you saw Shaquille on “Quite Shaqly”...The guy was hysterical, he did the Shaq shimmy, quoted stats, answered all questions, bagged on Dirk Nowitzki a little bit...And said he wanted another ring...

Barry attacked Shaq & Smith asked Shaq about it..."Quite Shaqly", few if anyone on this forum even knows what team or position Barry played ...Does he even have a ring? He did play in the NBA right?

[Solid D]

Having watched Rick play many, many games, it's humorous to see people without a clue discount him.

Shaq has a hole in his game, despite all of his abilities...truth hurts.