Could Wilt Chamberlain have guarded Shaquille O’Neal?

[unde0087]

Shaq was to heavy and strong to be guarded by any of the thin taller centers in NBA history. That includes Kareem, David Robinson, and Wilt. They all would get backed down and dunked on by Shaq in his prime.

Shaq made his money by refs allowing him to throw an elbow or all his weight into the defender before he dunked. Guy couldn't hit a shot outside of 2 feet. If rules were enforced he would have fouled out of every game by the 2nd quarter. He literally could have been called for a charge every time he touched the ball.

[Goat Milk]

Wilt better than Shaq. The moment Kobe started getting better than Shaq, Shaq started to throw a fit. Then Shaq left, and Kobe went to new levels while Shaq regressed. Besides Hakeem, Shaq never faced anyone legit in the post. Wilt, I can say the same. Embiid is much more Shaq's size. A legit 7'1, probably 300 pounds. Embiid doesn't have much competition either. It's easy to put up numbers when you're much bigger than anyone. Shaq never had to master too many skills. He just dunked the ball and had a hook shot. Same with Wilt. How anyone can think players like that are the goats, when they don't have to master dribbling, shooting, fadeaways, angles, agility, speed, hops, scoring in traffic, all the things a normal sized basketball player has to do.

[Brandt Moat]

If you K.O. everyone with one punch, does that mean ya aren't the greatest boxer of all time because your jab sucks? No. Unstoppable at the highest level in a sport makes you great. No matter how you get it done. Most of the guys that can dribble, shot, pass or guard can't just take over a game single handed.

[shadymcgrady]

Even if wilt could have benched 500, banging in the post is all about legs not upper body strength. Shaq could've easily repped what? 8-10 plates on the squat rack with ease. No one in NBA history except maybe Moses Malone could've matched that strength

[JIBBBY]

Shaq was a freak of nature. We'd all be lucky to see another beast like that come along again in our lifetimes. A dude that big and athletic!

Shaq stayed pretty much injury free also his entire career which was amazing considering he was getting hacked and mauled under the rim in every game he played.

[Buckandadime]

Shaq was a freak of nature. We'd all be lucky to see another beast like that come along again in our lifetimes. A dude that big and athletic!

Shaq stayed pretty much injury free also his entire career which was amazing considering he was getting hacked and mauled under the rim in every game he played.

IMO I still think Wilt was better but you are right..
Shaq was a guy you very rarely see..
I mean the league reviewed and changed the way they officiate games because of him..
If only he could have hit a free throw..