Shaquille O’Neal is a strange guy. That has always been his m.o.
He dominated everyone in the paint and was an unstoppable force for parts of his career. Really from the first time he entered the league.
O’Neal arrived in Orlando as a ready-made star. He was already getting advertisements and was already a magnet for television cameras. His play on the court backed that up, averaging 23.4 points per game and grabbing 13.9 rebounds per game his rookie year. He is one of the few players selected to the All-Star Game as a rookie.