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Recently, an ex-Clippers announcer ranked Shaquille O’Neal as the third-most dominant player in NBA history, sparking discussions about O’Neal’s place among the all-time greats. This ranking adds to the ongoing debate about Shaq’s impact on the game, especially given his incredible career achievements.

Shaquille O’Neal, widely regarded as one of the most physically imposing players to ever grace the NBA, had a career defined by dominance in the paint. Standing 7 feet 1 inch tall and weighing over 300 pounds, Shaq used his size, strength, and skill to overpower opponents, particularly during his prime years with the Los Angeles Lakers. His peak from 2000 to 2002, during which he led the Lakers to three consecutive championships, is often cited as one of the most dominant stretches in NBA history.

During those three Finals, Shaq averaged staggering numbers: 35.8 points, 15.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, demonstrating his ability to take over games when it mattered most. His sheer presence on the court forced opposing teams to strategize around him, often resorting to the “Hack-a-Shaq” technique due to his well-known struggles at the free-throw line.

Despite these free-throw woes, Shaq’s influence was undeniable. He won four NBA championships (three with the Lakers and one with the Miami Heat), earned three Finals MVP awards, and was named the league’s MVP in 2000. His dominance extended beyond just his physicality; Shaq was also an incredibly skilled player with nimble footwork and a soft touch around the rim.

This recent ranking by the former Clippers announcer reflects Shaq’s enduring legacy as a player whose dominance still resonates with fans and analysts alike. While some might debate where exactly he ranks among the greatest of all time, there is little argument against the claim that Shaq is one of the most unstoppable forces the NBA has ever seen.

When the topic of the most dominant player in NBA history comes up, there are generally only two names that come up, O’Neal and Wilt Chamberlain. Lawler believes, though, that George Mikan is in that conversation and would rank him over Shaq.

I am not sure I’ve ever seen anyone put Mikan over O’Neal, but then again, Lawler is one of the few still around today who got to see him in action. He was the NBA’s first superstar and the first dominant big man.

Mikan won five NBA/BAA titles with the Minneapolis Lakers in just seven seasons in the league. He also won three straight scoring titles from 1949 to 1951 and finished his NBA/BAA career with averages of 23.1 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.

Mikan was unquestionably the most dominant force of his era and deserves a lot of respect for all that he achieved in his career. As for whether he was more dominant than O’Neal, I think the vastly different eras they played in, make it difficult to compare them.

O’Neal won four titles, three Finals MVPs, an MVP, and two scoring titles in his career. He was a force of nature at his peak and led the Los Angeles Lakers to a historic three-peat from 2000 to 2002. There was no stopping him in those years and it’s no exaggeration to say he is unquestionably the most dominant player in modern NBA history.

As for Chamberlain, well, his otherworldly numbers ensure that his name will forever be a part of this discussion. Wilt averaged 30.1 points, 22.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game in his career. He averaged a ridiculous 50.4 points per game in the 1961-62 season and won seven scoring titles in total. Chamberlain also won two NBA titles and it still boggles the mind that someone was able to dominate in this fashion.

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While Lawler has Mikan in that mix for most dominant, Shaq does not. O’Neal stated he and Wilt Chamberlain are the only ones to truly dominate the NBA.

“When you talk about the best in basketball, there’s 50 names you could say. Really, 50 names you could say. Form your father’s era to your grandfather’s era to my era to my kids’ era, but when you talk about the most dominant, it’s only two in all these eras… Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O’Neal. That’s what people don’t understand about me. I don’t want to be the best. Forget all that best. I want you to fear me I want you to be scared. I want you to be so scared, other 28 teams, that you go to the commissioner and you get the rules changed.”

O’Neal has also stated in the past that Chamberlain is the only player he would be fine with being called the most dominant ever beside him. He has also said, though, that he is confident he would have gotten the better of Wilt if they had ever faced off. That’s certainly a matchup, that I would have paid a lot of money to watch.

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BY GAUTAM VARIER
Gautam Varier is a staff writer and columnist at Fadeaway World, based in Mumbai, India. With a Master’s in Business specializing in Sports Management from Symbiosis International University, he brings a unique blend of business insight and deep sports knowledge to his incisive basketball analysis. His coverage is enriched by years of experience with sports media, notably at Sportskeeda and SportsKPI. A basketball aficionado since 2010, Gautam’s passion is reflected in his vivid storytelling and sharp analysis, making the complex world of sports both accessible and engaging.

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