NBA Comparison: Shaquille O’Neal

Strengths: Has more strength and polish than Shaq at the same age. The only thing that can stop Eddy Curry from becoming the next dominant force in the NBA is Eddy Curry. Has off the charts strength. athleticism is very good for a player his size. Has learned to score despite constant double and triple teams. Has a nifty turn around, can even knock down the occaisional 18 footer. Unlike Shaq and Wilt, does not have the achilles freethrow curse.

Weaknesses: Weight has become a concern. Consistency. Has had his ups and downs over the course of his senior season. In a much hyped matchup with Tyson Chandler, Curry left the 30+ scouts who came to see the matchup scratching their heads. Must continue to "want it" and develop to ever become the player that Shaq is.

 Stats:

 Year Team                G	FGP	3PT%	FTP	SPG	BPG	 RPG	APG	PPG  
97-98 Thornwood          --	.530	----	60.0	---	---	 7.0	---	12.0
98-99 Thornwood          -- 	.570	----   	78.0	---	3.6	 9.0	---	18.0
99-00 Thornwood          --	----	----	----	---	4.8	11.2	---	24.6
00-01 Thornwood          34	.646	----	66.4	---	3.1	 9.0    0.9	22.0 
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(H.S.) TOTALS	         --	----	----	----	---	---	 9.1	---	19.1