On a recent episode of the First Take podcast, Shannon Sharpe ranked Shaquille O'Neal as the third best NBA center of all-time. O'Neal responded to his take on The Big Podcast with Shaq with a counterargument to his third place ranking behind Chamberlain.
On a recent episode of the First Take podcast, three-time Super Bowl champion Shannon Sharpe shared his opinion on the top NBA centers of all time. He placed four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal third on the list behind fellow Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain.A post shared by The Big Podcast with Shaq
“Yes, Wilt did average 50 and did all that. But, he only got two championships. He didn't get double and quadruple teamed. And this is why I wish I didn't get hurt that last year because I wanted to pass Wilt Chamberlain up in points.”From a statistical perspective, Chamberlain led the pair in total points, rebounds, and assists and per game. He was also the NBA scoring leader seven times and the rebounds leader 11 times,“He stated the facts behind his opinions.
Regardless of his placement on Sharpe’s ranking of centers, O’Neal expressed that he is honored to be recognized alongside those names. “I have no problem with being number three. To be able to be mentioned with those names, I'm happy. And, Shannon Sharpe thank you for putting me number three. I appreciate it very much.”Samantha Garcia is a student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Professional Writing. She is also a sports writer for the Daily Bruin at UCLA.
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