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Michael Jordan vs Shaquille O'Neal
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls · 1963– 63% · #1 in the world
- Shaquille O'Neal Los Angeles Lakers · 1972– 37% · #4 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Michael Jordan over Shaquille O'Neal, 63% to 37%. Michael Jordan is #1 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking. Shaquille O'Neal is #4, and #2 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers.
The case for each
Michael Jordan: Six titles and six Finals MVPs in the 1990s, five MVPs and ten scoring titles; the two never met in the Finals, Shaq's Orlando beat Jordan's Bulls in the 1995 playoffs.
Shaquille O'Neal: Three straight Finals MVPs (2000-2002) and four titles: the most dominant big man of the 2000s.
Side by side
| Michael Jordan | Shaquille O'Neal | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #4 |
| Team | Chicago Bulls | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Born | 1963 | 1972 |