Shaq O'Neal vs Hakeem Olajuwon: Who is the greatest center in NBA history?

[hall of fame]

It's obviously between these two and nobody else is really close. Strong arguments can be made for either of them as they are both all-time legends and better than any center you'll ever see again.

Who is better out of these two?

[Duncan21formvp]

Shaq was more dominant overall.

[imlmf]

how did shaq fare against hakeem?

[iTruWarrior]

Actually the GOAT center is Kareem.

But I would take Hakeem's peak/prime over Shaq's. I would take Shaq's career over Hakeem's.

[hall of fame]

Actually the GOAT center is Kareem.

But I would take Hakeem's peak/prime over Shaq's. I would take Shaq's career over Hakeem's.

Kareem is the MOPE (most overrated player ever).

By the way, it's usually the opposite for Shaq/Hakeem. Most people prefer Shaq's peak but Hakeem's career.

[Bonez]

Wilt is the MOPE (most overrated player ever).

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[hall of fame]

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Bill Russell too.

[zay_24]

I agree with Wilt and russel being the most overrated players in NBA history.

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

It's obviously between these two and nobody else is really close. Strong arguments can be made for either of them as they are both all-time legends and better than any center you'll ever see again.

Who is better out of these two?

you must be very young.

[Manute for Ever!]

Please explain why it is so obviously Shaq and Hakeem.

[go-lakers]

Yeah Kareem slightly over Shaq slightly over Hakeem. Shaq was more dominant in his prime but Hakeem was more complete and could shoot free throws.

[hall of fame]

Please explain why it is so obviously Shaq and Hakeem.

Please explain why it isn't.

[hall of fame]

Yeah Kareem slightly over Shaq slightly over Hakeem. Shaq was more dominant in his prime but Hakeem was more complete and could shoot free throws.

Stop overrating Kareem. He was no better than Alonzo Mourning when it mattered and nowhere close to Hakeem, Robinson, Shaq, etc.

1. Shaq/Hakeem
2. Hakeem/Shaq






3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 = the rest.

[kraze94]

What a horrible thread.

Whoever thinks that the 2 best Centers in NBA history are Hakeem and Shaq, and nobody comes close, knows nothing about the NBA or basketball in general.

[Manute for Ever!]

Please explain why it isn't.

Kareem, Wilt, Russell. Those guys are in the mix, too. Oh, that's right, they're from the past, they don't count. Silly me.