A talking point that has been pushed through the recent years is comparing and contrasting different eras of NBA basketball. The favorite era of many people came in the 1990s and early 2000s, which was highlighted by Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal forming a dynamic duo with Kobe Bryant.
Specifically for O’Neal, the center position required rebounding, rim protection and being able to score in the post. He was able to do those things at an absurd level, making him one of the greatest big men ever.
Contrasting that to now, centers rarely score in the post and do not demand as much attention offensively.