Baseline Leaner: Shaquille O'Neal

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Monday, 29 September 2014

Dada CDubbz

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal react to seeing Chris Webber's now infamous Dada Supreme CDubbz:

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal
(February 10, 2002)

All chrome everything.

Chris Webber

(02 'til infinity)

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

The 1999-00 Los Angeles Lakers

When Phil Jackson came to Staples and started putting banners up.

Los Angeles Lakers Yearbook

(1999-00)

Friday, 29 August 2014

Tracy McGrady blocks Shaquille O'Neal

In June did a small piece on a dunk by Vince Carter from a TOR vs LAL game early in the 1999-00 season.

Whilst this game is best remembered for that very dunk, the Toronto squad included a maturing Tracy McGrady whose highlight reel plays rivaled that of his much heralded cousin - and we're not just talking offensive aerial artistry.

Through the first eight games of the 1999-00 season, T-Mac was averaging 2.8 blocks a game. Against the Lakers, he would only have one. But it was a good one.

Tracy McGrady blocks Shaquille O'Neal

(November 21, 1999)

Ack that it was clearly a goal tend, but with no call on the play we're more than happy to run with it.

A big thanks to YouTube channel Hastings 66ers (aka The Beverley Turner Channel) for providing this game in full. You may want to check out McGrady punching one on Brian Shaw as well.

Friday, 8 August 2014

GIF of the Week: Don't Sweat the Technique

Shaquille O'Neal blocks J.R. Reid

(November 10, 1992)

Taken from NBA Jam Session.

Friday, 2 May 2014

Who Blocked It Better? Shaquille O'Neal vs Steven Adams

The Steven Adams Game 6 Block Party produced a gem of a denial on an unsuspecting Tony Allen.
Similarily, at the end of the '93 season, Shaq added to his rookie highlight reel with a massive block on Googs.

Shaquille O'Neal blocks Tom Gugliotta

(April 20, 1993)

Steven Adams blocks Tony Allen
(May 1, 2014)

It's a shame Zach Randolph won't be playing in Game 7.

Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Happy Birthday Jeff Turner

We see you Jeffrey.

Wednesday, 2 April 2014

Van Exel to Shaq ft. Sherman Douglas

Nick Van Exel to Shaquille O'Neal
(April 2, 1998)

The General didn't want anything to do with this.

Taken from the game where Shaq dropped 50 and Kobe had highlights galore.

Saturday, 15 March 2014

Jersey of the Week: George Lynch #24

In his three seasons with the Lakers, George Lynch managed to wear Kobe's number (24) and Shaq's number (34).

If this feat needs to be at all acknowledged, it may as well be here. Believe it or not he also found time to wear No. 30 at some stage before being shipped off to the Grizzlies.

This jersey was listed on eBay, but recently sold. Be sure to check daily for future offerings...

NB: The 24 jersey would be next worn by Lloyd 'Sweet Pea' Daniels, who we will get to in due course.

Monday, 10 March 2014

Who Dunked It Better? Shaquille O'Neal vs Robin Lopez

Who Dunked It Better? Lakers vs Blazers edition.

Shaquille O'Neal on Kelvin Cato

(Late 90's)

Robin Lopez on Robert Sacre
(March 3, 2014)

Friday, 7 March 2014

Happy Birthday Litterial Green

Litterial Green. McDonald's All-American, University of Georgia star and five year pro.

Best remembered for the "Litterial Green Dance".

Happy Birthday. And thank you.

Thursday, 6 March 2014

Rick Fox x Shaquille O'Neal

Happy Birthday Shaquille O'Neal and Greg Ostertag

Two of the finest centers ever to be named Shaquille or Ostertag.

Happy Birthday Shaquille O'Neal

Young Shaq vs Mike

Shaq on MJ
(January 16, 1993)

Mike finished with 64 that game.

Bonus pic ft. Tom Tolbert:

On this day: Shaquille O'Neal dropped 61 on the Clippers

"SHAQ 2000" was the ultimate one man wrecking crew. To celebrate his 28th birthday, he went off on the Clippers for a career high 61 points with 23 rebounds. The highlights are worth a watch.