Shaq absence scares me. Im pretty confident he can step right in and not effect chemistry but Im worried about his injuries.
Agreed. He is one of the very few players who doesn't need time. Him "in shape" isn't much difference than him out of shape. He doesn't need too much touch on his shot, because most of his shots end with both hands on the rim.
The question is whether or not he can come back pain-free anytime soon.