Seriously, did you know Shaq was going to be this good?

[GreenFaith1819]

Plus, the way those two (Healthy KG and Shaq) are playing together, LA's one advantage (Rebounds) that they used against us in the Finals last year will be negated.

Even though Shaq is up there in years, he just takes up too much space for Gasol, Odom or Bynum to operate.

Bynum may be LA's best shot at matching up physically with Shaq, and no offense to Bynum but that is a LOT to ask of the young fella.

[GrandTheftRondo]

Did I think he was gonna be this good? Hell no.

Was I praying every night for Shaq to become a Celtic? Hell YES.

There was no way in my mind that he was going to be a liability to us. Game 7 was just on constant replay in my head. I could not stop thinking about the hideous lack of size and our sad ass rebounding numbers. It was painful to think about. I wanted the biggest body possible and someone who hated the Lakers as much as I did would be a huge plus.

Shaq was the answer to all my prayers.