How Shaquille O’Neal Broke Basketball
<p>In 1993, a spry 20-year-old Shaquille O’Neal was making waves in his rookie season in the NBA. The LSU alum would go on to break the sport of basketball… figuratively and literally.</p>
<p>The Orlando Magics center was the first overall pick in the draft, and it soon became clear why. Shaq ran away with the Rookie of The Year award, averaging 23 points per game and 14 rebounds per game.</p>
<p>Not only were his numbers fantastic, but he also gave fans some of the most entertaining moments in basketball history. Shaq’s sheer power not only became a problem for his opponents, but also the basketball hoop itself.</p>
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