When Shaquille O'Neal joined the NBA in 1992, the league was dominated by all-time great big men Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, and David Robinson. Like Shaq, all three were former No.1 overall ...
Each had a defining characteristic: Hakeem Olajuwon's footwork and Dream Shake, Patrick Ewing's leadership, and David Robinson's athleticism. However, when a 7-foot-1, 325-pound Shaquille O'Neal ...
After the NBA announced Robinson as the MVP winner before Game 1 of that series, former Rockets guard Sam Cassell said Olajuwon took it personally. "When David Stern announced the MVP, he thanked ...