The similarities between Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard’s early NBA careers are too many to count. The Orlando Magic drafted both, both dominated the paint on either side of the court. Shaquille O’Neal immediately became an All-Star, and Dwight did so in his 3rd season in the league. Both led the Magic to the NBA Finals, lost to a legendary superstar, and were eventually moved to the Lakers.
The similarities ended there, Shaquille O’Neal went on to become a 4-time champion, while Dwight Howard couldn’t quite win one until much later in his career. And the similarities have always bothered Shaq, who has consistently hated on Dwight Howard and his career. As far as the Magic are concerned, though, both big men gave them some of their best moments, and it’s hard to pick which one was greater with the franchise.
NBA Fans Would Pick Shaquille O’Neal Over Dwight Howard When Comparing Their Careers With The Orlando Magic
No one would dispute that Shaquille O’Neal had a more extraordinary NBA career than Dwight Howard. However, Howard’s prime and best accomplishments came during his days with the Magic. He made the All-NBA First Team 5 times and won Defensive Player of the Year three times. So it’s a bit odd that fans unequivocally picked Shaq when the Orlando Magic account posed the question on social media.
pick one#tbt pic.twitter.com/DcPGjvigiZ
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 26, 2023
“Has to be Shaq without him I’m not sure I’m a Magic fan today.”
“It’s a landslide, not even a question.”
“Never disrespect Shaq like this again.”
“This is a ridiculous question.”
“Shaq all day and then twice on Sunday.”
“I love Dwight but heck no bro.”
“The Diesel is the only right answer.”
“Shaq, but people forget about prime Dwight. All-timer.”
“Shaq is just better man.”
“Some of y’all clearly don’t remember Dwight in Orlando.”
If only their stints with the Magic are to be discussed, then Dwight Howard surely enjoyed a more successful time with the franchise. Shaquille O’Neal didn’t make his first All-NBA First Team till he got to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans are swayed by what both men achieved throughout their careers more than what the question was, but it’s safe to say that the Orlando Magic had two of the greatest modern big men.
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