2-3 years late but Im glad Shaq retired na.
-Unanimous top 5 Center, behind Bill Russel, KAJ and Wilt. Should be 4th, before Hakeem. Hakeem beat him in Finals, but Shaq Id say more dominating, especially in his prime.
-Never saw Wilt play...but Id say Shaq's the most unstoppable/dominant player in his prime. His performance in the 3 finals 200-2002 is just pure dominance. His 35.9 points, 15.2 rebounds and 2.9 blocks 3 year NBA FInals MVP run was staggering!! I was watching a lot of Laker games during that era...and when the ball got into his sweet spot.....sure two points na....me bitbit pa!!!
-Never the player who made the most with his talent. Never was a gym rat. Dominated with pure physical talent in his prime...but paid dearly at the tailend of career. But he made the most out of life off the court, and we'll remember him too for the quotes, the jokes, the pranks, the dances etc.
-Lakers will retire his Jersey.
-Most with nicknames. He's now the BIG 401k.
Thanks for the memories big guy!!