Is DeMarcus Cousins the next Shaq?

[VDusen04]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tha_Kid

This is as bad as asking if Javale McGee is the next Shaq. One part of the equation doesn't equal Shaq. It's the freakish combination of the size (cousins) and athleticism (McGee) that made Shaq MDE.

First of all, I've been waiting a long time for someone to revive the rock-the-cradle dunk in an NBA game (I'm looking at you Terrence Williams). Hopefully that summer slam is a stepping stone for McGee's forthcoming NBA cradle.

Speaking of which, does McGee's body type and dunking style not look like an evolutionary Larry Nance?

[ParisB]

Quote: Originally Posted by ehh

First off that dunk is a 270, he doesn't even complete his turn. Secondly, how is one singular play considered the be-all, end-all to this debate? Please, show me the highlight of Robinson doing what Shaq did in the mix posted earlier in this thread. There are about 50 clips in the Shaq mix that are much more impressive displays of athleticism than Robinson's 270 you posted. And based on the fact that you said Duhwight is a better athlete than Shaq, you must simply hate Shaq. Duhwight is in no way a better athlete than Shaq was. And the fact that you're a Spurs fan, I guess that explains the Robinson homerism.

Exactly.

Took the words out of my mouth

[jorge380]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy-0RWbbzd8

Enough said.

[Chrisksaint]

It's pretty hard to compare anyone to shaq during his LSU and early nba years.

[wildcatchild]

I'm the biggest Cousins fan of them all but the answer is no. However, I would not be surprised if he averaged 25 points and 12 rebounds a game one day. The guy is a load.