Chris Broussard & Rob Parker Dispute Robert Horry's Hakeem Over Shaq Take | THE ODD COUPLE 

Maybe there wasn't any pushback cuz they're two former players and understand exactly what type of beast Hakeem was. Trust me, it's not outrageous to say that Dream was the best big man, he dominated both ends of the floor.

i thought it was obvious that hakeem was better than shaq... i had no idea this was a debate

Could Shaq have led a team to a championship without having another Hall of Famer on his team like Hakeem did? I think because of his weakness at the free throw line teams could have figured them out. There was no stopping Hakeem. Best post-up player ever, great midrange shooter, great passing big, and one of the greatest defensive players of all time. Imagine Hakeem with prime D-Wade and Kobe.

Hakeem owned/ swept Shaq in the finals.

They acting like Hakeem not the best defensive player ever while also being top 2 or 3 most skilled big men on offense. Hakeem over Shaq is not crazy at all

Ya'll can't be serious. Hakeem is arguably the best all-around center of all time. He had no deficiencies. He could defend in the paint and outside the paint, he could shoot from anywhere and was unstoppable offensively.

What’s controversial about his take??? Hakeem is better than Shaq

Hakeem is the better skilled player

When Shaq and Hakeem faced each other, Hakeem won. Horry played with all three of them and this is his opinion.

I don't know what's their problem but that's not a dumb take at all. Hakeem doesn't get his due, he was more skilled , he shot free throws better, he was just as good of a rebounder just as good of a scorer, a way better defender and that's both sides of the Court. Not to mention he's top 10 in steals...btw he was a center.

I’m sorry I’m taking Hakeem over shaq any day of the week!

I think the old media cats feels themselves losing control over the narratives that they like to push. We don't care about who Broussard or Parker thinks is the best when it comes to Robert Horry's opinion. He was asked, he responded and that was enough.

I don’t understand how you have to push back - Horry literally played with both of them lol

Hakeem is the most skilled big man to ever play the game in my eyes. I have no idea why he doesn’t get the respect he deserves.

The Dream had pump fakes, multiple spin moves, a baseline J, a fade-away J, a regular J, 80%+ from the line.... Shaq had a... ummm, uhhh.... a dunk?

Olajuwon was a monstrous player, he had no weaknesses

They embarrassed themselves with this take. Hakeem in his prime was the best center to ever play this game. If you were there to see it, what Robert said was all facts. I remember Hakeem as a child, when everyone was playing… Shaq, Patrick, Alonso, Dikembe etc He was the best!

The dream was a better all- around player than both O'Neal and Duncan He was defensive player of the year and MVP the same year

Hakeem was a beast on offense and defense and he never played with Kobe or Wade .

Shaq has always admitted Hakeem was better than him. Kareem vs Hakeem would be a debate.

They crazy disrespecting the dream like that

Who am i gonna listen to in a Hakeem vs Shaq ranking debate? Two media guys, or a player who won rings with both Hakeem and Shaq in their primes?

Hakeem is the greatest center I've ever seen...When he had great players around him he either went to the finals or won. It's too bad Ralph Sampson got hurt, they were awesome

Also Brussard and Rob miss the point. Interviewing players and starts is all about DEBATING to see who is right. We (the fans) don’t always want a continuous conversation. We just want the players to feel comfortable enough to say whatever the feel, weather we agree or not, weather stats support what the feel or not. Say what you feel. The players dont want to be interrogated for 30 minutes live on air and then have you guys talk mess about them after they leave. The players who interview other players at least have some sort of accountability to the players because they are peers. You guys just see the players as a means to get your next “hot take” to go viral.

I remember Hakeem making Shaq dance trying to guard him. It was a work of art!

I absolutelyyyyy agree with Robert Horry. Hakeem is more skilled than both Shaq and Duncan and the better player. I have him ranked higher in my all time list as well.

Correction- Shaq only has 4 rings… not 5. That’s Kobe…!

The reason why Hakim is a better player than Shaq is because the offensive gap is so close and in some cases there is no gap yet for Hakeem the defense is so overwhelming that shack doesn't even come close

The hate on Hakeem needs to stop ......

I’m triggered.. how dare they do Hakeem Olajuwon this way rob and Chris lost points with me ….. rob horry was there rob Parker

Big guys were coming to learn from Dream 20-25 years after he was outta the league that says a lot

Hakeem was a more complete player than any other center

All The Smoke isn't a debate show guys usually just go on and tell their stories and give opinions. Maybe it's not about pushing back on everything as opposed to arguing every opinion.

They are allowing him to have his opinion. It's not a debate show. Hakeem was a better player than Shaq. Shaq had a dominant run to win three titles but Hakeem was better than both

Shaq might've been the "Most Dominant", but I guarantee that if you put a Prime Hakeem next to a young Kobe or Wade, that he wins more than three championships with either of them 🤨

*Hakeem Olajuwon* Most underrated player in NBA History *Michael Jordan* said Olajuwon is his center on his all-time starting 5. He said they’d NEVER LOSE to nobody. - *Kobe & Lebron* hired Dream to teach them post moves. - NBA All-Time shot block leader - Widely considered the best NBA Defensive Player of All-Time - NBA Defensive Player of the Year award is now named after Olajuwon - NBA #10 all-time steals......The next center is David Robinson at #64 -*Best Post Moves in NBA History* -Played 3 years of college. Made the Final Four all 3 years -3 NBA Final Appearances -Led the Houston Rockets to the 1993-94 NBA Title *with no all-star teammates* Drexler joined for the 1994-95 title run. Most title teams have multiple All-Stars

For the FIRST TIME I gotta disagree with the fellas. These player facing podcast are not sports debates. They just sitting with old friends/colleagues giving them a space to give their perspective on topics relating to their old/current profession. That’s it.

Hakeem is the GOAT of centers hands down. Even MJ says that.

It is funny Chris and Rob do not look at Robert Horry as what he was. He came into league with Houston he won two championships. He played with Shaq when he was most dominate. Players are not trying to be journalists.

Of anybody, Big Shot Bob (Rob) would know if Hakeem was better than Shaq. But they did play head to head and Dream schooled Shaq in the NBA Finals.

It isn't crazy to consider Hakeem greater than Shaq, although I personally did not for a long time. Clearly, Hakeem was the most skillful offensive center, ever (until Jokic). He redefined what centers could do, and players still take a pilgrimage to learn from him. And then he was an extremely great defender as well. 5 all-defense 1st team selections to Shaq's 0. 9 total all-defense team selections, to Shaq's 3. 2 DPOYs, and arguably deserving of a 3rd in the year it went to Jordan. 3 block titles and 2 rebounding titles, to Shaq's 0 on both. Chris wants to talk playoff scoring in favor of Shaq? Hakeem's best scoring for an entire playoff season was 37.5 ppg, and Shaq's was 30.7. Hakeem also had a higher average ppg in the playoffs for their careers. Shaq's hardware advantage is a ROTY (which no one really ranks as a high award), 2 scoring titles to 0, and two more rings and one more FMVP. I think Hakeem's total play overcomes Shaq's career, making him a (clearly) better player with an arguably greater career.

People forget that Hakeem Olajuwon won his championships on the back 9 of his career. Most of the greats peaked at 27 or 28. Lord knows how many titles he would have won if he had a player like Kobe at 27.

I'm taking the Dream, especially in today's game

Why do you need push back on a guy that played with both? Do we really need to push back on an an opinion, it's his opinion.

Hakeem didn’t have the teams Shaq and Duncan had. With that said, Hakeem was the most skilled Center I ever watched defensively and offensively. Shaq was more physically dominate and Duncan was a efficient fundamental nightmare at the PF position.

Hakeem has the most offensive moves of any center or even bigman ever, and arguably the best defense of any BIGMAN ever. He IS the best bigman ever

I've always said why people act like Hakeem shouldn't be mentioned faster? Like I get it Shaq and others have these big personalities to go with the accomplishments but damn lol..where was Hakeem's weakness? footwork, an array of shots he could make, absolutely played dominant D...not sure where to rank him but people need to start saying his name alot quicker in debates lol

Hakeem actually had moves in the low post, footwork was phenomenal. Was a beast defensively. Even shot 3s efficient.

Every time Brussard, Skip, Shannon and others throw shots at the new media they help to further monopolize media to the 3 or 4 networks that have controlled the sports narrative for 50+ years. At the same time they show that they understand this is the trend and is where media has been headed for the last 10 years and they are fearful the journalism degree wont hold the same weight if traditional media doesn’t have the power to put their thumb on the scales of who’s opinions get heard/taken seriously. Keep showing your insecurities guys.

So being dominant is better than being better now it seems. The man played with Shaq, Duncan, and Hakeem and somehow they gonna tell him that he's wrong on his take 🤦

The classic " we're media we're so important, why don't you do it like we would?" You don't always need a damn debate. You can literally turn to espn or fs1 and watch debate.

Rob “Where’s the pushback” Parker 😂😂😂

Hakeem gets so disrespected in the big man conversation dream got past The Lakers with Magic and Kareem do we not forget. We seen dream give Shaq the business when they met up in the finals. The Dream could also hit 3s and could play in todays game.

I do feel they should have asked why on the Hakeem answer but I'm picking Hakeem over Shaq and Duncan too. The Dream was an all time great offensively and defensively and he was better at the line than those guys. He didn't really have a weakness in his game especially in his prime.

To me, when it comes to Shaq V. Dunacn V. Hakeem, it depends on what you prefer. Each guy won multiple championships with there style of play. Shaq was arguably the most dominant player to ever play other than Wilt. Hakeem was arguably the most offensively AND defensively skilled big man to ever play, and Duncan was the most consistent and fundamentally sound big man to ever play. They all brought unique and different dimensions to the game that led to TITLES for there respective teams. Horry played with all 3 in there prime and PEAK. He would have a much better insight than any of us. I agree with these former athletes almost never pushing back and challenging perspectives, but Horry choosing The Dream over Shaq and Timmy isn't something that should be seen as offensive LOL

Everybody else: Hakeem's post presence, mid range shooting, defensive prowess, his ability to carry teams, playing without other superstars, footwork inside the paint and underneath the rim, soft touch around the rim, etc... Rob and chris: Shaq was so dominant! Do yall know how dominant he was? Can't believe people don't know his dominance! The sheer dominance of his dominance was just dominant! And they call THAT pushback.

"You can't say that rob" (high pitch voice) my best chris Broussard impression.

Hakeem is real top g

Shaq was basically never on a bad team. Had Penny Hardaway and Anderson and Scott + Horace Grant. Then when he couldn't get it done in Orlando he quit. Went to the Lakers and within a year he had Kobe and Phil Jackson. Olajowon had Ralph Sampson. Almost won a title in year 3. Sampson broke down. Hakeem didn't quit on the rockets. So he stuck around and only won two titles because of it. He'd of won 2-3 more easy if he was a ring chaser...

Hakeem was simply beautiful to watch. There was aesthetic value to his game, in addition to being highly skilled and a 2-time Champion. Shaq was a big oaf who bullied everyone. Bringing up their FG percentage when they met in the finals is hilarious. Shaq couldn't shoot to save his life. He just backed everyone down and dunked on them.

Not sure how this is a controversial take...Hakeem was DEFINITELY better than Shaq. Shaq was maybe more physically dominant but Hakeem was simply a better basketball player in every aspect related to actual skills and defensive ability. There was no way to guard him one-on-one and he can be the best player in a game without scoring a bucket.

Hakeem served Shaq!!

Shaq had a hell of a career and he still underachieved.

If we putting manu and Parker in the hall you gotta mention Duncan had a hall of fame teammate his entire career . Dream had Drexler for a few most of his prime he was by himself

I think there is a really good case to make Hakeem is better than Shaq. Certainly a more well rounded and consistent player over the course of his career.

I never knew Hakeem over Shaq was such a hot take

Did they not ask for his opinion? It's not a debate it's his opinion and thoughts.

Hakkem 27000 career points 14000 rebounds all time leader blocks 2 time champion and destroyed shw head to head

Ben Wallace dominated Shaq in the 2004 NBA finals in the finals. Also a prime Shaq. Hakeem could do absolutely anything we can’t argue Hakeem wasn’t more athletic than Shaq. That’s a fact he was 💯

Hakeem gets alot of credit because he was the first to win after Jordan

Not that difficult take at all. Hakeem was better than Shaq at everything in basketball. And what he did in 3 trips to Finals was more impressive than all Shaq`s championships. Think about it: beat all great centers on their prime (Jabbar, Ewing, Robinson, Shaq) power forwards on their prime (Malone, Barkley) and specially in 1994 he did not had a single all star. And even in 86 and 95 all he had was Sampson as rookie (86) and Drexler (95). Shaq had Kobe and beat past prime Robinson, 34 year old Mutombo and really washed Sabonis.

I’m taking Shaw but Hakeem is underrated Definitely in my top 10

Hakeem is one of the most underrated NBA legends of all time. He was a great defensive player, a great two way player, excellent footwork, excellent shoot blocket and rebounder. He is a definite top ten greatest NBA player of all time.

Dream in two playoff seasons- destroyed Shaq,Robinson and Ewing,--his overall skill level level and footwork was elite--but Shaq size power and athletiicism was amazing

I guess they don't talk to that many people I know a lot of people who grew up seeing Hakeen and to them he is the greatest Center of all time

Hakeem was the most skilled, but I dnt think anyone can stop Shaq. Shaq can literally do the same thing over & over & no one can stop it.

Hakeem was unstoppable because he was unpredictable with his footwork. Shaq was predictable, but there's nothing you can do about it.... Unless you want to end up in the hospital

It's really not that hard of an argument to make. Shaq's game was power. He physically superior to the centers that played in his era, particularly as he began to put on weight from his Miami days on. The Dream started as power player, but worked on his game to become a much more diversified scorer than Shaq ever was. The Dream was a slightly better rebounder, and a far superior defensive player. These two focus purely on Shaq's physical dominance rather than looking at the complete picture

I always thought Hakeem should be in the top 10 over Shaq. Hakeem is the best offensively skill/defensive center I have seen from1983 to now. I did not really see those players before. According to many beliefs, Wilt Chamberlain was the most dominant center ever when you look at his stats, etc.

We gotta let people state their opinion. That’s his Choice. The guy played with all 3 in their prime so if that’s HIS feelings then cool.

Where can you find the 1995 NBA finals full game replays?

I think Hakeem and Shaq are a lot closer than people think. Hakeem was a beast on both ends of the floor. Shaq was unstoppable for his size and strength. I think it's definitely debatable. It's hard for me to go against Shaq because of his size, but I am a huge Hakeem fan. Hard to take my heart out of it.

If Hakeem was American there would be more respect on his name

Hakeem is the best, not most accomplished, center of all-time. Mt. Rushmore.. 1. Jordan 2. Lebron 3. Bird 4. Hakeem

There’s a difference between a debate and a interview. Professionals should know this.

Hakeem was better than Duncan.

He played with all of them in their prime I'll take his word for it

Hakeem was the best cb sound crazy he got the least help and still got 2 in

These 2 are downplaying just how great hakeem was. All time leader in blocks, for a centre hes in the top 25 in steals which is incredible . Shaq was unstoppable but hakeem is the one who got em.

Duncan didnt start playing basketball until he was in highschool

My 3 Favorite Players I ever watched MJ, A.I. and Olajuwon

Hakeem had less talent and won back to back

They asked Robert who's the best big man that he played with? Where's the debate? Shaq admitted that Hakeem was a better player than him and honestly he's a better overall player. Hakeem didn't have any weaknesses. Shaq is my guy and is to me the most dominant player ever, but skill wise shaq and duncan isn't a overall better player than Hakeem. Plenty of NBA players have stated this.

At Their Prime, No One Is Defeating This Starting 5: PG Walt Frazier SG Michael Jordan SF Kawhi Leonard PF Kevin Garnett C Hakeem Olajuwon

Prime Shaq was better than Prime Hakeem…. But overall, Hakeem was better than Shaq. Hakeem best Center of 90s. Shaq best Center of 00s.

Hakeem had the better Moves, Shaq the most Powerful, & Tim Duncan was the most Fundamentally Sound of the 3!

And the problem with the old media is they get attached to certain players and narratives and never stray from them.

It's funny because SHAQ even says Hakeem was better!

On my all time list I have shaq at #8 & Hakeem at #11 & I have Tim Duncan at #6 however If you look at Dreams stats he's top 15 in 4 out of the 5 stats. He's at 1st all time in blocks, 8th all time in steals which is incredible as a Big Man. 11th in points & 13th in Rebounds. I still have Dream where I have him but I wouldn't argue with what Robert Horry is saying either

FACTS ALL FACTS PLAYERS GO TO HIM STILL TO THIS DAY BOUT FOOTWORK THEY DONT GO TO SHAQ FOR NOTHING