Kobe outplayed Shaq in the 2001 WCF vs the Spurs. Every other series during the 3-peat either Shaq clearly outplayed Kobe or it was a toss-up. Just casually pretending like Shaq averaging 36-15-4 in the Finals doesn't matter is insane.
Man how I miss these times.
DUNCAN vs KG was Peak.
DUNCAN vs DIRK was Peak.
DUNCAN vs Kobe was Peak.
DUNCAN vs Shaq was Peak.
When DUNCAN was playing, it was Guaranteed Playoffs 100% of the Time
22-year-old Tim Duncan’s first playoff run:
Beat Blazers ✅
Beat T’Wolves ✅
Vanquish biggest big man rival (Shaq) ✅
🏆 win over NY
22-year-old Victor Wembanyama’s first playoff run:
Beat Blazers ✅
Beat T’Wolves ✅
Vanquish biggest big man rival (Chet) ✅
🏆 vs. NY
Julian:
"I thought it was over. I ain't gonna lie to you. Getting waived with no warning, no nothing, explanation or anything, it was tough. Big, big shout out to the San Antonio Spurs taking an opportunity to a kid from Brooklyn"