Shaquille O’Neal enjoyed an extraordinary NBA career and left an incredible footprint to follow before retiring in 2011. Even during periods of tension with teammate Kobe Bryant, Shaq’s unmatched presence helped the Los Angeles Lakers secure three consecutive championships from 2000 to 2002.

While many fans often attribute the Lakers’ success primarily to Kobe, former star Tracy McGrady offered a different perspective on Shaq’s influence. McGrady claimed that pairing with a dominant player like Shaquille O’Neal could make championship success achievable, even without being a superstar on Kobe’s level.

“I’m not saying I’m Kobe. I don’t have to be Kobe to play with Shaq and win a championship. D-Wade proved that, didn’t he? D-Wade proved that. We’re talking about a very small time in my ca

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