Shaquille O'Neal (1992)

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Shaquille O'Neal(#32) Height: 7-1 Weight: 325 lbs. Position: Center Born: March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey Age Drafted: 20 College: Louisiana State University Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

One of the most dominant post players in the history of the game. 10 straight seasons scoring 26+ PPG. Absolutely dominant inside, could back down anyone for a dunk or a short-range hook. Dominant rebounder as well - 13 straight seasons of 10+ RPG. Drew so much attention inside that he could easily kick it out for a quick assist - averaged a career high 3.8 APG in the 1999-2000 season. Good shot-blocker averaging 2.3 per game, and closer to 3 a game during his prime. Only elite opposing bigs had any level of success against him - overmatched nearly everyone.

Weaknesses

No game outside of the post. One of the worst free-throw shooters averaging 53% on his career. Struggled with injuries at times, but played close to 40 MPG in his prime.

Notes

Will be a HOFer immediately. 15x NBA allstar, 4x NBA champion, 3x Finals MVP, 2x League highest scorer, 1x League MVP
Led the league in FG% in 10 different seasons. 6th all-time in career scoring

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
4.5	2.5	2	1	2	2.5	4.5	4.5	3.5	1.5	2.5	4	3.5	5	4.5	4.5

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
5	3	2	1	2.5	3	4.5	5	4.5	1.5	2.5	4

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Shaquille O'Neal(#32) Height: 7-1 Weight: 325 lbs. Position: Center Born: March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey Age Drafted: 20 College: Louisiana State University Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

The Diesel is one of the most unique big men to come through the NBA. He was a sick combination of speed and strength. Many forget just how quick O'Neal was in the early years of his career before injuries became an issue. O'Neal was unstoppable in the low post and ended his career at 23.7ppg, and averaged 20ppg+ in 14 of his NBA seasons. A great rebounder as well, ending his career at 10.9rpg, O'Neal was capable of pulling down a board and igniting a fast break with either his above average ball handling skills, or a great outlet pass due to his great court vision. Shaq averaged 2.5 apg and really shined in his passing once he went to the Lakers and played in the triangle offense hitting teammates on the way to the basket or freeing up 3pt shooters. Shaq was a great shot blocker in his prime ending his career at 2.3bpg, being right at 3bpg 5 different seasons too. He had a stretch of 8 out of 9 seasons leading the NBA in FG% (coming in 2nd the other time), doing almost all of his work from the post. Super athlete if based on his early years, could jump out of the arena, and was the strongest player in the league in sheer force.

Weaknesses

Shaqs biggest weakness outside of injury was his below poor free throw shooting. Claims to have spent lots of time in the gym practicing but it never helped him in game. He began to really get lazy on conditioning and defense in the later half of his career and most likely cost him the chance to go down as one of the top 5 or so players to play the game. Statistically, I can't find anything outside of FT other then he was not an outside or even midrange shooter, but he didn't attempt them so it's hard to fault him.

Notes

15 Time All Star, 92-93 Rookie of the Year, 99-00 All Star Game MVP, 99-00 NBA Finals MVP, 99-00 NBA MVP, 00-01, 01-02 Finals MVP, 3 Total All Star Game MVPs, All Rookie 1st Team, All NBA 3rd Team x 4, All NBA 2nd Team x 2, All NBA 1st team x 8, All Def 2nd Team x 3, 4 Time NBA Champion

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
4	2	1.5	1	2.5	2	3.5	4	4	1	1.5	4	3.5	5	4.5	5

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
5	3	2.5	1	3	3	4.5	5	5	1.5	2	5

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