Questions: Who was better, Hakeem or Shaq?

In their prime, Shaq , and it ain't close. As they got older, Hakeem was better, as Shaq got too big and lost a lot of mobility.

Shaq

Shaq had the better career, but at their absolute peaks, I'd take Dream. During his title runs, Dream had to go through Ewing, Robinson and Shaq, and he made Robinson, the MVP at the time, look silly. During Shaq's title runs, the best centers he faced were Dikembe and an over-the-hill Robinson.

Shaq was a sheer freak of nature, but Hakeem was the better player and had a complete game.

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During Shaq's title runs, the best centers he faced were Dikembe and an over-the-hill Robinson.

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Tim Duncan?

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During Shaq's title runs, the best centers he faced were Dikembe and an over-the-hill Robinson.

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A healthy Yao and Tim Duncan once the admiral retired.

Shaq was more dominant, but Hakeem had a much better offensive game.

David Robinson

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I'd take Dream. During his title runs, Dream had to go through Ewing, Robinson and Shaq

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Hakeem was at his peek during Houston's 2 title runs and he faced a very young Shaq in the Finals.

Shaq more than held us own against Hakeem


Give me Shaq, at his peek, over any other center in NBA history. No one could stop him

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Hakeem was at his peek during Houston's 2 title runs and he faced a very young Shaq in the Finals.

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Young Shaq was much better than any center Prime Shaq faced during his title runs.

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One player had over 1000 more blocked shots than the other AND is in the top 10 in all-time steals list among ALL players.

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Dream was also an incredibly skilled passer and dribbler for a guy his size. He had quick hands and was incredibly coordinated (which is why so many players today seek his tutelage).