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LeBron James vs Shaquille O'Neal
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers · 1984– 55% · #2 in the world
- Shaquille O'Neal Los Angeles Lakers · 1972– 45% · #4 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks LeBron James over Shaquille O'Neal, 55% to 45%. LeBron James is #2 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Shaquille O'Neal is #4, and #2 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers.
The case for each
LeBron James: Four titles with Miami, Cleveland and the Lakers, four MVPs and the all-time scoring record; a 6-foot-9 forward who runs the offense like a point guard.
Shaquille O'Neal: Four titles and three Finals MVPs, the 2000 MVP and 15 All-Star selections; a center in the old style, scoring from close range.
Side by side
| LeBron James | Shaquille O'Neal | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #2 | #4 |
| Team | Cleveland Cavaliers | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Born | 1984 | 1972 |