@stephenasmith and @RealJayWilliams couldn't believe it 
pic.twitter.com/DPhg8UJMJB — First Take (@FirstTake) December 20, 2023 While everyone is entitled to their opinion, Stephen A. Smith and Jay Williams were certainly taken aback by Mad Dog’s take. O’Neal also responded by saying he is the most dominant center ever and No. 3 all-time on his podcast, The Big Podcast: “Who the f*ck is that? I’m the most dominant center ever. I don’t ever wanna hear another name again. That would put me at No. 3 [all-time]. I passed Hakeem Olajuwon. The King beat me and then I came back and beat him. Moses Malone, I passed him up four, five, six years before I retired. So me, I would put myself at No. 3.” It is notable that while O’Neal believes that he is the most dominant big man ever, he ranked himself No. 3 behind fellow Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and late Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell. There is no denying the kind of specimen Shaq was during his career as simply no one could match up with him. O’Neal solidified himself and his legacy by signing with L.A. and winning three straight championships from 2000-02. Forming one of the most iconic duos in the history of the league with Kobe Bryant, creating endless highlights during their time together. Throughout his career, O’Neal was two-time scoring champion, four-time NBA champion, three-time Finals MVP, three-time All-Defensive team and one-time MVP. It is hard to say that a guy of O’Neal’s caliber is the fifth-best center of all-time when there has never been another big man anywhere close to how he physically dominated the game. Shaquille O’Neal disappointed to be left off all-time Lakers list This isn’t the first time that O’Neal got the short end of the stick in all-time rankings. Rapper Lil Wayne was recently asked about his all-time Lakers starting lineup that initially included O’Neal, but changed his mind and took him out. Shaq was disappointed to be left off the rapper’s all-time Lakers list although coming up with just five Lakers certainly isn’t easy. Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in live shows, and more! Source: https://lakersnation.com/lakers-news-sh ... -5-center/