The incredible thing about Zo is that he was really undersized (by 3" and 50 lbs) compared to Shaq BUT he didn't fear Shaq and went toe-to-toe with him, chest to chest, bump per bump, hit per hit, elbow per elbow, forearm per forearm.💪💪
Zo would get posturized from time to time, but he never left the paint. He played like a skilled big man, even though he was a power-forward sized man in that day and age.
With the addition of these 2 beast HOFers in the 92 draft, started a 4 year stretch (1992-96) of the greatest stretch of prime franchise HOF C play in NBA history.
Impressed by Mourning’s scrappiness. He doesn’t have Ewing’s shooting touch-not even close-but he puts his nose into it on defense, is good for a 2nd or 3rd jump, and has quick hands, which I never really noticed before.
This is a clear testament to how much the NBA game has changed. Look at HOW VASTLY DIFFERENT the games are of the latest modern day rivalry between blue chip rookie big men, Chet and Wemby. From pounding and grinding in the 90's to pace and space nowadays. Although Chet was drafted a season before Wemby, Chet is technically still a rookie because he sat out his 1st season.
he averaged over 21 points, 10 boards and three blocks per game in his first eight seasons before his kidney disease. How many centers in the 80's and 90's did that? The Admiral, Patrick Ewing and The Dream were the other centers in the 80s and 90s to achieve that.
@@Mr94Integrathat's what I tell people. Mourning was incredible and he was still maybe the 4th or 5th best center back then, that's how stacked the center position was
It's not a matter of height, it's about having the mindset to play at a position. He was shorter than the best centers of that era but he was really good and made for that too. He was almost trying each time to block shots, no matter who were the players on the other side.
I think because he can't defend perimeter too good as well as his blocking that led to fastbreaks. He was better fit for a center. The jump shot throws people off but that's his shot selection against bigger centers, the shot will always be open got him.
This dunk @ 1:23 over Larry Johnson and then Alonzo Mourning is incredible! Shaq was about 280 at this time and little body fat and he just gathers and power jumps and soars in, throwing it down with authority. Just incredible.
I believe Zo's career stats would've been even better if his kidney didn't fail and he didn't get a kidney transplant. A major (and life threatening) health issue like that certainly affects your natural strength and stamina.
O' Neal or to those in Asia Owe kneel, whom I punished that their financial institution be managed by Bumbay or Indian lenders for the time being for interferring in my mobile phone. Anong height? 5'6"
This 2 is The Legendary&The Great Basketball Player, Shaq&Zo👍🙂🥳
The incredible thing about Zo is that he was really undersized (by 3" and 50 lbs) compared to Shaq BUT he didn't fear Shaq and went toe-to-toe with him, chest to chest, bump per bump, hit per hit, elbow per elbow, forearm per forearm.💪💪
Zo would get posturized from time to time, but he never left the paint. He played like a skilled big man, even though he was a power-forward sized man in that day and age.
With the addition of these 2 beast HOFers in the 92 draft, started a 4 year stretch (1992-96) of the greatest stretch of prime franchise HOF C play in NBA history.
In NBA history! This was the peak of basketball
Prime Mourning was 6'10 he looks as taller as Shaq because of huge wingspan. he had great physique too like David Robinson
Impressed by Mourning’s scrappiness. He doesn’t have Ewing’s shooting touch-not even close-but he puts his nose into it on defense, is good for a 2nd or 3rd jump, and has quick hands, which I never really noticed before.
Shaq later gained weight but didn’t lose his bounce. Such a monster in late 90s and early 00s
And Early 90s.
I don't think anyone back then could've imagined Shaq and Zo eventually playing together.
Not just playing together, but winning a title
This is a clear testament to how much the NBA game has changed. Look at HOW VASTLY DIFFERENT the games are of the latest modern day rivalry between blue chip rookie big men, Chet and Wemby. From pounding and grinding in the 90's to pace and space nowadays. Although Chet was drafted a season before Wemby, Chet is technically still a rookie because he sat out his 1st season.
Thanks for the upload 🔥
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This was a great matchup. These two were hyped like the next coming of Wilt and Kareem in terms of rivalry.
Wilt and Russell.
Zo got carried by the refs and LJ in this matchup
I can remember having shaq and zo camps in 93 and 94 while in middle school.
Mourning was a power forward playing center.
he averaged over 21 points, 10 boards and three blocks per game in his first eight seasons before his kidney disease. How many centers in the 80's and 90's did that? The Admiral, Patrick Ewing and The Dream were the other centers in the 80s and 90s to achieve that.
@@Mr94Integrathat's what I tell people. Mourning was incredible and he was still maybe the 4th or 5th best center back then, that's how stacked the center position was
It's not a matter of height, it's about having the mindset to play at a position. He was shorter than the best centers of that era but he was really good and made for that too. He was almost trying each time to block shots, no matter who were the players on the other side.
I think because he can't defend perimeter too good as well as his blocking that led to fastbreaks. He was better fit for a center. The jump shot throws people off but that's his shot selection against bigger centers, the shot will always be open got him.
The size of a Power Forward.
Throughout their careers, Zo guarded Shaq as good as anyone.
This dunk @ 1:23 over Larry Johnson and then Alonzo Mourning is incredible! Shaq was about 280 at this time and little body fat and he just gathers and power jumps and soars in, throwing it down with authority. Just incredible.
300lbs dude he my lsu brother never 280 at lsu much less nba
@@cheetahturner4576 Shaq himself is on record that he weighed 285 lbs. his rookie season with Orlando.
Shaq's rebound and no look pass at 7:47 was ridiculous
*6:23*
@ 5:52 bogues & shaq goin against each other is def. a sight to see, lol .....
*Charles Barkely wanted one of those two if Philly wanted him to stay.*
shaq dunk at 1:23 is insane
I believe Zo's career stats would've been even better if his kidney didn't fail and he didn't get a kidney transplant. A major (and life threatening) health issue like that certainly affects your natural strength and stamina.
6:23 “Fake left, and go hard right.”
*Mourning has speed and quickness over Shaq, while O'Neal has power over Zo.*
He cant throw It in the ocean 😂
I didn't Imagine that Steve Kerr once a Magic player 😂
06:25 I think somebody else dunked on Shaq 😮
Yea he didn’t credit mourning when he was on tnt talking bout the only ppl to dunk on him 😂😂
A lot of shots were definitely made at the rim in this game. Alonzo Mourning missed a lot of jump shots.
A rookie Shaq won this one on one matchup in efficiency and defense.
It's not a fair matchup. Shaq is 7'2" while little Mourning is only 6'10" !
Shaq O'Neal
O' Neal or to those in Asia Owe kneel, whom I punished that their financial institution be managed by Bumbay or Indian lenders for the time being for interferring in my mobile phone. Anong height? 5'6"