Shaq was criticized A LOT for his lack of skill/fundamentals/finesse

[Baller234]

Shaq lost some good will from the fans after he left Orlando. EVERYONE loved Shaq when he first entered the league, but that was the first sign that he had a massive ego.

It wasn't like Barkley leaving the Sixers. The Magic had the pieces to be a contender and people loved watching him and Penny play together.

[John8204]

Shaq lost some good will from the fans after he left Orlando. EVERYONE loved Shaq when he first entered the league, but that was the first sign that he had a massive ego.

It wasn't like Barkley leaving the Sixers. The Magic had the pieces to be a contender and people loved watching him and Penny play together.

Nostalgia is a huge factor in Shaq's "legacy", imagine if Shaq played in the 24/7 news cycle. Year after year getting swept, putting out movies like Kazam and Steel. Going from a player that could run to the waddler he became, then leaving a contender to go Hollywood and failing until Kobe came along. When this generation goes away Shaq's legacy will fall below the more deserving guys like Dr J and Moses Malone...because that's how these things happen.

[Im Still Ballin]

Sean Hopkins keeping it real in 1994:

Jan 30, 1994

Over the past two weeks, I have been reading people's views about Shaq
and he scores most of his points. First off, I will concede that he
could score about 2-4 pts more a game if he hits his free throws. But
I am sick of hearing that he only scores on dunks.
SO WHAT, if he scores on dunks??? What is the highest percentage shot
in the league?? It is the dunk. In fact most players would love to be able
to dunk as much as Shaq can but they are not able to do it. I would love to
have him dunk about 13-15 times a game but that is not always possible.
He can beat his man and dunk, why not. He is learning a baseline
jumper and a baby hook, but why shoot those when you can get to the basket
and lay it up or dunk it all game long. The kid can overpower any center in
the league. He has done it to Olajuwon, Robinson, Ewing, and many others.
So why use the power and get to the hole.

I cant understand how come so people are blinded when it comes to Shaq.
He is an awesome talent with a ton of potential. He is developing new
ways to beat people and slam on them. I just personally feel that a lot
of Shaq bashers have not seen but 1 or 2 games of this year. I have seen
every game (except over X-mas break) and I will tell you that he is much
better than last year.

Watch out NBA because in 2-3 years, no one will be able to stop Shaq down
low even those underclassmen in college.

Sean Hopkins

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