Early in the 1990s, Shaquille O’Neal joined the NBA with a unique combination of size, strength, and athletic ability. He was a dominant player right away, standing over seven feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds. His strong dunks frequently caused the hoop to tremble, and occasionally he even broke the backboard, shattering glass and bending rims.

Fans found it thrilling, but the league was concerned about delays and safety. Later, the NBA redesigned and strengthened rims in response to his strength.

How Did Shaquille O’Neal Break Backboards?

One of the strongest players the NBA had ever seen, Shaquille O’Neal, joined the league in the early 1990s. He used his size and strength to dominate opponents, standing over seven feet tall and weighing over three hundred pounds. When he dunked

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