Shaq’s remark that Michael Jordan would dominate the modern NBA with a 45-point average has sparked intriguing discussions. The focus is on how Jordan’s exceptional scoring ability and adaptability would translate to the fast-paced, three-point-oriented game of today. Although defenses and strategies have evolved, many believe Jordan’s skills, leadership, and impact on teammates would still make him a force to be reckoned with. While the claim invites comparisons to current superstars and raises questions about the feasibility of a 45-point average, it ultimately underscores Jordan’s enduring legacy and his unmatched impact on the game of basketball.
If Michael Jordan had played in today’s NBA, Shaquille O’Neal thinks that the GOAT could have averaged 45 points a night.
While appearing on ESPN’s Get Up on Friday, O’Neal said the League would be complaining about MJ being “too good.” Shaq added that he would be “too dominant” for today’s NBA to handle (starting at 0:14):
What would Michael Jordan be if he played in the game today?
Shaq: “He would average 45 [points], and the League would be complaining about two players. They’d be like, Mike is too good. And the kid down in Orlando is too dominant. What are we going to do?”
Who is the greatest player ever?
Shaq:“I’m going to have to say Michael Jordan because Michael paved the way for all the great guys that we have now. And 6-0 in the Finals without a legitimate big man. Went through a lot. Took a year off. Came back and won three in a row. He’s definitely the greatest player.”
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