Shaquille O'Neal vs Hakeem Olajuwon, In The Battle of 7 Foot NBA Legends, who Came Out On Top?

The NBA has seen some legendary big men. While the likes of Patrick Ewing, Duncan Robinson, and Dikembe Mutombo were pretty daunting, one of the most dominant centers ever was Shaquille O’Neal. With his massive frame and explosiveness, Shaq was a nightmare to defend. Given how dominant he was, the former LSU big man was often considered as one of the best centers ever. But O’Neal is often compared to one other legendary center for the throne – Hakeem Olajuwon.

One of the biggest talking points over the years has been the debate about who is actually the best center in league history. even former teammate Robert Horry gave his verdict on the same. In a recent appearance on the Russillo podcast, Horry explained why he thinks Olajuwon was better than the Lakers legend and said: “Shaq was more dominant, but Hakeem was better… I think as far as talent, I think Dream had more talent. Shaq had handles but dream had a little bit better handles."

Robert Horry certainly knows a thing or two about both Shaq and Olajuwon. Having played with the Dream, and also with the Diesel, the veteran shooter certainly knows how both the centers play.

Shaquille O’Neal is regarded as one of the best centers and is one of the most successful players in the NBA. Shaq won four NBA championships in his career, a three-peat with the Lakers and a significant 2006 win with the Heat. on the other hand, Hakeem Olajuwon is a two-time NBA champion with the Houston Rockets and won the Finals MVP on both seasons. He spent his entire career with the Rockets, apart from a one-year stint with the Toronto Raptors in 2002-02. Hakeem played as a center, just like Shaq, and bossed the role in his career.

While O’Neal was a physical phenom and dominated the court, Olajuwon was considered as one of the most skilled big men the league has ever seen. Who do you think was the better center, Shaquille O’Neal or Hakeem Olajuwon?

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