Shaquille O'Neal

and Jordan are alike they both have championship rings. The only difference is that Bryant has five NBA rings, and Jordan has six. These two also had teammates that were huge contributors to them winning some of their championships. Bryant had Shaquille O'Neal, Derek Fisher, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, and Robert Horry. Jordan had Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Horace Grant, and Steve Kerr. Some may argue that without those players on their teams they would not have won championships. That’s the…

again the rookie shot an air ball. The Jazz won the game 98-93 and captured the series. "Tonight, I just didn't come through," a disappointed Bryant told USA Today. "But play the game again, and I want the ball again." In 2000, Bryant along with Shaquille O'Neal helped the Lakers win their first championship in more than a decade. Bryant continued to help his team win the championship in 2001 and 2002. Despite his success on the court at this time, Bryant's personal life attracted some…

There is nothing more refreshing than drinking an ice-cold can of Pepsi on a hot and sizzling summer day. For over a hundred years, people have been drinking Pepsi. Pepsi-Cola, as it is officially called, was created back in 1898 in New Bern, North Carolina by pharmacist Caleb Bradham. It became so popular in his drug store that he started the official Pepsi-Cola Company in 1902. Today, it is sold and drunken in over 200 countries (Reynolds). Infamous for its rival with Coca-Cola, Pepsi has…

NBA Titles, 2 Playoff MVP’s, and 1 Regular Season MVP. #9 Shaquille O’Neal Shaqs size made it easy for him to take advantage of other players.It was unfair how he brutillized his defenders. Shaq led the Los Angeles Lakers to three straight NBA Championships in the early 2000s, winning three Finals MVPs in the process. Shaq was chosen to the 2000 regular season MVP award and was also selected to 14 All-NBA Teams in his career. O’Neal accolades are 4 NBA Titles, 3 Finals MVPs, and 1 Regular…

Have you ever wondered who are the best among the best with regards to basketball? Have you compared your top 10 players to anyone? Well this article is going to help you out on seeking the top 10 elite basketball players of all time. Their genres may not have been at a single specific time but their greatness amass almost every audience whether past or present. Take a deep look at the top 10. Let's make it a countdown to be more exciting. 5) Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon There's no other center…

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are often referred to as the best NBA players in their respective era. Both Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan have had amazing careers (Kobe still plays for the Los Angeles Lakers), but only one of them is the better basketball player. This comparison is one that will be made for years to come because of a multitude of reasons, mainly because they are the two best shooting guards to ever play in the NBA. To be the better basketball player an individual must show how…

Their best coach was Phil Jackson because he lead the Lakers to 5 championships. The most any coach has won was 11 which was set by Phil Jackson. Jackson had a way of setting up a fantastic team roster. This consisted of Shaquille O’neal, Kobe Bryant, Robert Horry, A.C. Green, Rick Fox and Derek Fisher, to name a few. WIth this team, it was the best show in town, called the Lake Show. Everyone wanted to see the purple and gold put on a show that you could never imagine could…

People talking about me with Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Shaquille O'neal. People will remember me as the most dedicated player ever playing every game like it was my last. My legacy after high school is hopefully being good enough to make the team and get my number retired. Getting your number retired is telling you…

He went into attack mode unlike any other time this season. LeBron was driving, shooting, defending and even crashing the boards. No player has recorded a 40-15-5 stat line since Shaquille O'Neal in 2001. If the Cavaliers want to win two more games, this is the LeBron that has to show up. His energy is contagious when he is blocking shots and stealing the ball. Even better, he found his jumper including his three point shot. This aspect…

Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo, Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, Shaquille O’neal, Hakeem Olajuwon: What these six former NBA players share aside from their intimidating stature and hall of fame status is that, unbeknownst to them (and a vast majority of NBA fans and analysts as well for that matter), they would be the last of their kind in the NBA for the foreseeable future. Each player’s exit from the league brought us one step closer to the end of an era in the NBA; an era that was not only…