Ah, finally I'm back and this is going to finish this series. I have had a lot going on lately, personal stuff. When life hands you lemons, doesn't mean you have to make lemonade.
#5 Vlade Divac
Okay, he flopped a lot, I'll give you that. Divac could ball though. He was so smart with the ball. He always knew the correct decision to make with the ball, whether it be a pass, shot, or strong take to the rim. Like his boys Mike Bibby and Chris Webber, I love Vlade for his days in Sacramento. He held down the middle with those guys for a number of years. That Sacramento team is one of the greatest teams to never make the finals. They were the definition of team work and Vlade was their leader. Not to mention Vlade was a trailblazer for other players coming out of Europe. ESPN 30 for 30 are the best.
#4 Patrick Ewing
I'm a Knicks fan. Ewing had to make the list. He carried the Knicks for years. In fact putting the team on his back may have lead to an early demise of his knees and body overall. He never won a ring, but he did make it to the Hall of Fame.I must say that isn't totally bad. Sure, every player wants a ring, but the Hall of Fame is pretty special. Knicks fans are still waiting for the next Patrick Ewing. Please God, let it be Amare.
#3 Hakeem Olajuwon
The dream had moves for days. His soccer background made him quick on his feet. He beat his opponents not only with his physical ability, but his intelligence. I don't know if the league will ever see another big man quite like "The Dream." Remember when he put in work on David Robinson? Yikes. It happens to everyone I guess. He did some work with Dwight Howard over the summer, so maybe we'll see his game pick up now as well.
#2 Marcus Camby
I don't even know why. Camby's just always been a guy I liked. He cant do too much on offense, but makes up for it with his rebounding and defense. He's 36 now and still playing just as well as he always did. I don't have much to say about Camby just because I'm not even sure why I like the guy so much, but he gets respect.
#1 Shaq
The Diesel is a man among men. No player has ever been as dominant. Well Jordan was dominant, but even he didn't shoot 60% for his career. Let me not get anything twisted, Jordan is the best ever, but Shaq is no joke. Sure now days he isn't ripping down backboards and tossing opposing centers, but hes still a force. In his prime Shaq was the best player in the league. 3 time Finals MVP. We'll never know who needed whom more, Shaq or Kobe, but I think the big man could have done it with someone else. Kobe obviously can do it now too with Pau. Maybe they never needed each other? Anyway, in my opinion Shaq is the best center of all time. Maybe he'll cop another ring with the Celtics this season.
