Tag: Shaquille O’Neal

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Named Unanimous MVP Of 2000 NBA Finals Following Game 6 Victory Over Pacers

Following a Game 5 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to Staples Center needing one more...

Shaquille O’Neal Enjoyed Victor Wembanyama & Karl-Anthony Towns Battle In NBA Finals

The 2026 NBA Finals saw a thrilling meeting between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. Ultimately, it was the Knicks who came out on top in five games, but every contest saw full of excitement, drama and finishes…

Shaquille O’Neal Would Draft LeBron James Over Kobe Bryant First Overall

The GOAT debate has become one of the more toxic and persistent discussions in the NBA world, with a strong majority of people falling into two camps: Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Shaquille O'Neal, currently covering…

Shaquille O’Neal Confident In One-On-One Matchup Vs Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama has his San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals in only his third season and first postseason as a pro. They are down 3-1 to the New York Knicks, but there's no doubt that this series will be…

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Dominates To Put 76ers On Brink Of Elimination In 2001 NBA Finals

The 2001 Los Angeles Lakers had one of the most dominant runs in playoff history. After sweeping through the entire...

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Breaks Record During Sweep Of Nets In 2002 NBA Finals

After cruising to a quick 3-0 lead over the New Jersey Nets in the 2002 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers found...

Shaquille O’Neal Gives Advice To Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama has officially arrived as one of the NBA's brightest young stars after leading the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals in just his third season. The 7'5" big man is unlike any player the league has ever…

Victor Wembanyama Becomes First Player To Accomplish NBA Finals Feat Since Shaquille O’Neal

There are a ton of eyes on San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama in his first ever NBA Finals appearance. And while there have been some hiccups and rough patches, as is to be expected for a 22-year old, he…

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Ties NBA Finals Record For Most Blocks Vs. 76ers

After sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers (3-0), Sacramento Kings (4-0), and San Antonio Spurs (4-0), the Los Angeles...

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Ties NBA Finals Record For Most Field Goals Made As L.A. Beats Pacers In Game 1

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, fought their way through a tough Western...