Every shooter needs a post-up player.
Shaq is the best in the post (even without Stern's help)
Every big man needs an outlet for when he's triple-teamed. Shaq not as much as other post players, but it's still important -- his percentage would be down if he had someone swiping at the ball from his front while another player tried to post him up.
Kobe is one of the best shooters and cutters.
I think they belong together. It's a working formula. Just like KG can make any Point Guard a star... Shaq makes his entire backcourt better.
And I mean, Malone should be getting 35 a night against teams that commit the double team on Shaq. What the fuck? It's like he's not even going to try his hardest because he knows he doesn't have to. What a bitch.
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