How good was Shaq in his prime?

That 1999-2000 Shaq season ranks up there with the best that anyone has ever done: 29.7 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 3.0 blocks per game. Regular-season, All-Star and NBA Finals MVP. Runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year.

How good of a player was Shaquille O Neal?

A two-time scoring champion, he finished 10th all time with 28,596 points scored and 16th with 13,099 rebounds. The league's MVP in 1999-00, he also won the Finals MVP trophy three times in his career. All that is to say, Shaq is undeniably one of the greatest the game has ever seen.

Who was more dominant Shaq or Wilt?

Wilt was definitely stronger than Shaq (although Shaq is a LOT heavier because he has a lot more fat than Wilt did). Shaq's excess fat has a negative affect on his stamina. Wilt averaged 46 minutes per game over the course of his career, and in 1962, Wilt only sat out EIGHT MINUTES of the ENTIRE SEASON.

How dominant was Shaquille O Neal?

Throughout his hoops career, O'Neal's strength in the paint made him arguably the most dominant player of all time, and it led to him winning four championships and three Finals MVPs.

How much could Shaq bench press?

In your prime, how much could you bench-press? My max was 475. I'm up to 415 now.

How Much Can Kevin Durant bench?

Kevin Durant

At the 2007 NBA Draft, Durant wasn't able to put up 185 pounds once. Immediately, the media speculated whether he would have any longevity in the league. The Durantula says he can put up 315 on the bench now. Sure, KD.

Who is the strongest NBA player?

1. Wilt Chamberlain. Yes, Wilt may come from a different era but he's arguably the strongest NBA player ever. At 7'1″ weighing 275 lbs, he had no opposition back then.

Is Shaq better than Jordan?

Michael Jordan has a 12-9 winning record over Shaquille O'Neal, including a 6-4 record in Playoffs.

Who is the most dominant NBA player ever?

Wilt Chamberlain

Naturally, the tallest, strongest and fastest players are going to be the most dominant. Standing at 7'1" and weighing in at 275 lbs, Wilt Chamberlain was a beast. But he was also a freakish athlete who rewrote the record books by imposing his indomitable will on the NBA.

Is Shaq better than Hakeem?

In 20 regular season matchups, Shaq has gotten the better of Hakeem, leading his teams to 14 wins and six losses. Shaq's numbers against Hakeem are also more impressive—he averaged 22.1 points on 54.4 percent shooting, 12.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.8 blocks.

Did Shaq ever meet Wilt Chamberlain?

Wilt met and greeted Shaquille O'Neal and Patrick Ewing, and even stood with them for a photo op. When meeting them, Wilt noticeably gave Shaq a little reminder of who he was. Wilt extended his hands to Ewing, who shook his hands with great respect.

Who was taller Wilt or Shaq?

Shaq and Wilt were often compared and it is time to compare the skillsets of two of the greatest players to ever play the game. While Shaq was a player that relied on brute force and physicality, Wilt simply jumped higher and was taller than every player in the league during his time.

Who does Shaq think is the best player?

Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal believes if LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for No. 1 on the all-time scoring list that he should be considered the greatest basketball player ever.

Who is better LeBron or Shaq?

Shaquille O'Neal has a 12-7 winning record over LeBron James. They each won 1 game in the Playoffs.

Is Shaq the biggest NBA player?

O'neal got his first title in 2002 with the Lakers, and in that year, he put on weight to 155kg due to laziness. So, Shaq is placed second as the heaviest, reaching 348 pounds with a height of 7ft. Despite his weight, he stayed healthy throughout his career and left after a severe Achilles tendon injury.

Who has more rings Shaq or Kobe?

I can take that to the bank." Bryant won five NBA titles and O'Neal won four.

Who is better Kobe or Larry Bird?

Kobe has 12; Bird, 12. Then you look at All-NBA First Teams: Kobe has seven (presumably eight after this year); Bird has nine. With respect to All-NBA Team total selections, Kobe has 11 and Bird has 10. So far, Bird and Kobe are as close as they come, but where Kobe truly surpasses Bird is on the defensive end.

Who is better Kobe or LeBron?

Kobe has won the league's scoring title twice, LeBron has led the league in scoring just once (though it must be mentioned LeBron narrowly missed out on his second last year, when Kevin Durant edged him by just . 4 points per contest). Yes Kobe once scored 81 points in a single basketball game.

Who is better Michael Jordan or LeBron James?

LeBron James' statistics indicate that he is a much better overall basketball player. While Jordan scored more overall, LeBron is a more efficient player, shooting better from two and three-point range. LeBron is also a much better passer and rebounder than Jordan ever was.