The Official 2025/2026 NBA Season - The New York Knicks Are The 2026 NBA CHAMPIONS!!!

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Jokic is a better all around basketball player, being that the offense runs through him. But him and Shaq are/were asked to do different things.

Based off of defensive presence and overall dominance, I'd have to go with Shaq.

Two things:

Is it "fair" to compare players like this playing completely different games asked to do completely different things from different eras different teammates different coaches different roster restrictions different playoff formats etc etc etc?

If Joker can maintain this level of overall play for 4 more years?

Does he surpass Shaq overall?

And if Joker doesn't win another ring?

How does that reflect on his so called legacy?
 
Two things:

Is it "fair" to compare players like this playing completely different games asked to do completely different things from different eras different teammates different coaches different roster restrictions different playoff formats etc etc etc?

If Joker can maintain this level of overall play for 4 more years?

Does he surpass Shaq overall?

And if Joker doesn't win another ring?

How does that reflect on his so called legacy?
It might not be fair to compare, but those comparing have to factor in all the scenarios that you mentioned.

If Joker plays like this another 4 years with no championships, he'll be viewed as a great player with great stats that couldn't lead his team to championships.

Regarding not winning another championship for Joker. You see how they're treating him now after getting beat in the first round.

Now imagine the great numbers and not winning another championship. It'll be the same if not worse than now.

It'll be hard for him to surpass Shaq simply because of Shaq's dominance and defensive presence.
 
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