Shaq Attack! Get To Know The Big Man Like Never Before

The NBA Wasn’t Ready

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Quite immediately, Shaq imposed his will on the entire NBA. In only his first week of playing, he earned the Player of the Week, making him the first to accomplish such a feat. He averaged 23 points per game while shooting 56 percent as a rookie.

His play was stellar enough for him to win Rookie of the Year in 1993. In just two years, he led the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals but was unsuccessful. His greatness was only growing, and the world was about to witness it all.