Why Shaquille O’Neal thinks Spurs icon Tim Duncan is the greatest power forward of all time

If Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal says Tim Duncan is the greatest power forward of all time, who are we to argue? The big Aristotle knows his frontcourt foes as well as anyone, and his personal experiences battling with Old Man Riverwalk are the foundation of that take.

Shaq shared that glowing praise in honor of Duncan’s exit from the game, and explained it wasn’t just height, girth, or counting stats that formed his take on Tim. “”Greatest power forward of all time,” said O’Neal of the San Antonio legend on the news of Duncan’s retirement from the game as a player breaking.

“Unbreakable power forward. No (elbow) could break him,” he added. “No loss of a championship could break him. Nothing could break him.”

“You know how I played: I tried to intimidate guys and ‘bow guys, but none of that ever fazed him,” added Shaq.

“As far as giving me problems, he’s right behind Hakeem Olajuwon. Not because of his moves. Because of his mind.”

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