got enough to pair on up with onyx yao.. i would prefer shaq but have heard mixed reviews. thoughts?
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Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
Shaq has a 78 stamina, he will be out for the count if you don't manage his minutes. The Admiral is a lot better and is more suited to play the PF spot.
It depends on your play style, in the end. Are you a pace and space kinda guy that likes to play frantic defense by baiting passing lanes? Then it's the Admiral no contest.
If you don't care much for a spaced out offense and like to run Swing/Triangle then it's probably Shaq, since you already have Yao for kickouts.
IMO I'd take Onyx/Ruby Admiral over Ruby Shaq just because he can fit into any playstyle and is extremely versatile. He can shoot the mid as well as post up. That really helps if your opponent is adept to making in game changes. -
Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
yeah good advice man. i do think the admiral would be a better fit but shaq has always been a personal faviroute of mine in real life.. but have heard lots of negative reviews about him so i might pick up onyx admiral and see how i go with him worst case i can always sell him for shaqComment
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Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
Shaq in the post in this game is a joke. The slightest contact animation will make him cough up the ball and fall over like a gimp.Comment
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Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
This. Worst part is the rebounding which has always been a problem in 2K. I had more success rebounding the ball with Gold Joakim Noah than Sapphire Yao, who routinely gets outrebounded by my Onyx Dirk. I kid you not when I tell you that Emerald Anthony Davis (the bane of my existence) once had eight offensive rebounds.... IN THE FIRST QUARTER ALONE AGAINST ME!!! Unbelievable.PG: Vacant/Ruby Steph/Ruby Lin
SG: Ruby Klay/Sapphire Q-Rich
SF: Amythyst Marion/Ruby Joe Johnson
PF: Vacant/Ruby Draymond/Ruby Bosh
C: Diamond Mikan/Ruby TownsComment
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Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
I've never had a problem with the Gold version of 94-95 Shaq. I routinely get 12+ rebounds with him, 2-3 blocks per game, and usually double digits in points. I haven't experienced any real issues in the post against other bigs. It's always when I'm posting up guards that I end up missing easy layups.Comment
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Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
which shaq do you have mate? the magic or lakers one?Comment
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Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
Ruby Shaq isn't much different from the gold 94-95 Shaq. Just in case the discount helps you decide.Comment
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Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
thanks mate.. im using onyx david robinson atm and hes really good no complaints can even knock down some open 3's but ive still got that desire to try shaq just not sure if its worth selling onyx admiral for him and taking a hit on the taxComment
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Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
if you want to try shaq go ahead. I suggest that people should use as many cards as they can in my team and have fun.
I actually really enjoyed using shaq but that stamina was a HUGE problem for me. he couldnt play starter level mins for me without being exhausted and it really messed up my rotations.Comment
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Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
how long can he last i normally play a 10 man rotation with the startes playing straight through quaters 1 and 3 and my bench playing the 2nd and 4th.. would he be able to survive that or will i need to carry a 3rd centre in my deep bench?Comment
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Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
With Shaq it might be better to play 1-5 for 3-4 mins then 6-10 the same amount. I go 1-5 for 4 mins then 6-10 for 4 mins. Then another 4 for the starters to close the half. If you have Shaq starting, he won't get gassed that way unless you run like the 7 second suns.
Aren't you annoyed by the admiral's post fade? It has such a low release. He's awesome every where else, tho.Comment
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Re: Onyx/Ruby Robinson vs Ruby Shaq
yeah i am he gets blocked by the smallest guys and thats why im gonna sell him and try out shaq.. other than that he is an animal but the fade animation ruins himComment
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