O'Neal is a physically exceptional player. His 7 ft 1 in/330-lb (2.16 m / 150 kg) frame gives him enormous power, and for a man of that size, he is quick and very explosive. His "drop step", in which he posts up a defender, turns around and using his elbows for leverage powers past him for a slam dunk, has proven virtually unstoppable. In addition, he is a talented and stylish passer, and his height makes him an effective defender able to block shots. His dominating physical presence inside the paint has caused dramatic changes in many teams' offensive and defensive strategies that can be seen over the course of his career.
Trying to defend O'Neal, teams put two, or sometimes even three defenders on him, giving his teammates a lot of uncontested shots. Because of his strength and quickness, O'Neal goes to the foul line a lot, and as a consequence, opposing teams often use up many fouls on him, limiting the playing time of their big men. However, critics point out that he plays with excessive power that should be called as fouls. While he deals out a lot of physical abuse to defenders, O'Neal's defenders claim that because of his enormous size, officials allow him to take more physical abuse than other players. All considered, O'Neal appears to be one of the most difficult players in NBA history to officiate due to his physicality (both given and taken) under the basket.
O'Neal is also noted for his ability to form symbiotic relationships with young, talented guards. Playing alongside him, talents like Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade blossomed into legitimate superstars. Eventually, his relationships with Hardaway and Bryant diminished through several altercations. However, O'neal has embraced his relationship with Wade and the two have shown to be fully supportive of each other in their 2 years together.
O'Neal is one of the worst free-throw shooters in the NBA. His lifetime average is a low 53.1%. In hope of exploiting O'Neal's poor foul shooting, opponents often commit intentional fouls against him, a tactic known as "Hack-a-Shaq"; this technique, which started while at LSU was so named by former Dallas Mavericks coach Don Nelson. In perspective, however, terrible free-throw shooting is common among NBA big men, and is a trait shared by other greats such as Wilt Chamberlain.
Many feel that O'Neal's star power in the NBA causes referees to turn a blind eye to some of his rule infractions. Many claim that his awkward shooting stance and general forward motion cause him to violate Rule 10, Section I-d, a rarely-enforced rule stating that the shooter cannot cross the plane of the free throw line until the ball has touched the basket ring or backboard. However, this lane violation is occasionally called on O'Neal's free throw attempts.
For several years, O'Neal has suffered from arthritis in his right big toe, due to more than a decade of running, jumping and dunking with his 330 lb (150 kg) frame. He has also been criticized for his philosophy that a team should bide its time and work harder at the end of the season, questioning his work ethic. In recent seasons, O'Neal also seems to have more often found himself in foul trouble in games, further limiting his minutes.
2006-07-07 13:43:14
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answered by azaan 2
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2016-10-14 05:39:17
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answered by Anonymous
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Shaq is underrated. He is a phenomenal low post player and has a great close range shot. His shot blocking ability and sheer size make him the most dominating player in the NBA today. Without Shaq, the Heat wouldn't have even been in the finals.
2006-07-07 17:11:21
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes, for sure he is a good player, he used to be best player.
the thing which makes him good first of all, he lifts up spiritually the people who is around him, it gives them more confidence to play they game knowing that he got in center a dominant player.
2006-07-07 11:40:03
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answered by confusion_d 2
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He is a good player but not a great one like before because he is getting old.
2006-07-07 13:27:44
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answered by DunHvAName 2
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He is quite possibly the best center ever For someone so big he moves so well. However one of the greatest things he does is make everyone around him better.
2006-07-07 11:05:26
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answered by HwyManSc 2
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no. i think a good player should dominate everything on defense and offense not just for decoration under the rim. he is a good center and lets just leave it at that.
2006-07-07 11:51:45
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answered by Geo K 4
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hes good but ok a 7 out of ten on my list
2006-07-07 12:13:27
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answered by kingaberdeen 2
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he isnt that great
he is just big and strong
his free throws SUCK
and he walks all the time (but then again most people in the nba do)
2006-07-07 12:15:32
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answered by Suprise 2
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He is good, there are better and more complete players though.
2006-07-07 11:05:11
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answered by aoc10010001100 2
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