Shaquille O’Neal will always be remembered as one of the most dominant forces the NBA has ever seen. He had the most unique blend size, strength, speed, and agility for a player of his size and that made him an absolute nightmare for opposing big men to defend.
O’Neal hit his peak as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers as he propelled them to a three-peat, winning Finals MVP all three years. A few injuries slowed down O’Neal later in his playing career, but he still proved to be a force on any given night.
Despite his dominance, O’Neal did receive some criticism as there were certainly games or stretches where he did not give his full effort defensively.