Shaquille O’Neal is oft considered the most dominant player in NBA history. Shaq was an absolute beast on both ends of the court, bullying opposition defenders on offense, and being a menace on defense. But Shaq even had the power to affect arenas.
During a game in 1996, Shaquille O’Neal blocked a shot from Rex Chapman off the backboard. Shaq blocked the shot so hard that it caused the lights in the arena to flicker. The ferocity of Shaq’s block legitimately caused the arena to malfunction for a moment. This video is a perfect example of O’Neal’s dominant run in the NBA.
(1996) Shaq once blocked Rex Chapman's layup so hard that it caused the lights in the stadium to flicker… pic.twitter.com/3dyiopskT8
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Shaq would go on to form a dynasty with the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Kobe Bryant. The duo would establish themselves as one of the best ever as they would lead the Lakers to 3 consecutive NBA championships between 2000 to 2002.
Shaquille O’Neal’s Dominance Was Unrivaled
Shaq’s run in the NBA cannot be understated. In every team Shaq went to, he established himself as a presence in the paint. His time in Orlando as a youngster was sensational, and he was only bested by Hakeem Olajuwon and Michael Jordan, two of the best players of all time. Shaq’s success came during his time in Los Angeles while playing alongside Kobe Bryant
O’Neal is remembered for being a game-changing player in the NBA. His combination of size, speed, and strength had never been seen in the NBA, and he inspired a whole generation of players, many of whom are dominant in the NBA today. Players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid, and most recently, Nikola Jokic have been given credit by Shaq Diesel, and are changing the game for big men.
Shaquille O’Neal will always be remembered for how he was a force of nature on the basketball, and how he would strike fear into opposition players by his mere presence.
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