C/PF First Round: No. 5 Hakeem Olajuwon vs. No. 12 Kevin Garnett
This is about as close as you can get to having someone play against themselves in a one-on-one game. Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin Garnett are nearly identically sized, and both play basketball in a very similar way.
They are both physical and athletic defenders. They both can play physical in the post, yet they both still have the ability to hit mid-range jumpers when needed.
The difference maker in this mirror-image matchup will be the extra polish that Hakeem has on his post game. Hakeem will go shot for shot with Garnett when it comes to the perimeter, but in the post, Olajuwon will be able to pull away with his mini-hook in the paint.
Garnett will keep it close, but his emotion will wear off and Olajuwon will block one or two of Garnett's late chances. "The dream" starts off strong with a win against Garnett.
felisatrypaluk - 13. Mar, 10:27