This is the ongoing story of two dominant centers.
Both were drafted with the first overall pick in their respective drafts by the Orlando Magic, and both were physical specimens from the moment they entered the league.
Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard have both had connections to Superman.
"The Diesel" has the supernatural "S" embroidered on the headrest of his convertible and inked on his skin. And Howard has donned the red cape for the NBA dunk contest, having acquired the moniker belonging to Clark Kent himself.
Shaq spent the first four years of his career with The Orlando Magic--earning the Rookie Of The Year award, and helping his team to the playoffs the following three.
However after his rookie contract expired, "The Big Aristotle" signed as a free agent with the prestigious Los Angeles Lakers. In his first year with the Lakers, O'Neal made more the ten million dollars, and in his final year with the team he made nearly 25 million. He won three championships with the Lakers.
But his relationship with teammate and Lakers co-star Kobe Bryant took a turn for the worse.
They began to feud, forcing ...
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Article written by Gabe Feller-Cohen
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