Among NBA centers, where does Shaq rank among the all-time best?
No better than fourth. Bill Russell is the standard bearer. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain are in the conversation. All three are responsible for changing how the game is played in some fashion. But I’d put Shaquille O’Neal ahead of Hakeem Olajuwon (though not by much, given Olajuwon’s defensive prowess); Moses Malone; David Robinson; George Mikan; Patrick Ewing and Bill Walton. O’Neal was – is? – a thunderous presence on the low block, but he lacks the overall offensive skill set to be placed alongside the likes of Russell, Wilt and Kareem. Q: Who’s your favorite sports radio personality? A: First, a quick word about my preferences – and dislikes. I can’t stand the “carnival barkers,” the hosts who espouse outlandish opinions just to entice callers to get ratings. If you’re making something up just to be controversial, I’m turning you off. ESPN’s Colin Cowherd is as sharp as they come when discussing college football. Tim Brando of Sporting News Radio is a perceptive observe
