Shaquille O'Neal's 3-Point Shooting in the NBA: A Comprehensive Analysis
Shaquille O'Neal's 3-Point Shooting in the NBA: A...
By Keith Mado July 14, 2024 05:29
Shaquille O'Neal is widely considered one of the best basketball players in the sport and was known for his overall dominance in the paint and his scoring ability. However, O'Neal was not a good 3-point shooter in the NBA. This article analyzes Shaquille O'Neal's relevant statistics regarding shooting a 3-pointer, individual instances of 3-point shots, and the mechanics and factors surrounding his decision-making. Additionally, with the help of this article, I will be able to compare O'Neal to other dominant big men in the history of the NBA and, finally, the consequences that the 3-point shooting had on O'Neal's career.
Overall 3-Point Shooting Stats and Percentages
Over his 19-year-long NBA career, Shaquille O'Neal attempted 22 three-point shots and only made one of them. These numbers demonstrate that O'Neal's primary position was as a player who dominated the low post and rarely shot a 3-pointer. O'Neal's attempts surprised the audience, as he was known as a dominant low-post scorer.
Comparisons to Other Notable Big Men in the NBA
Unlike Shaquille O'Neal, many current big men in the NBA have become long-range threats and can be major scoring options from behind the arc. Centers like Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns, and even Dirk Nowitzki have helped show the evolution of their position.
How O'Neal's 3-Point Shooting Affected His Career Accomplishments
Given the stats, Shaquille O'Neal's 3-point shooting, or lack thereof, barely made a dent in his game and career accomplishments. While O'Neal's primary contributions came in the paint, he did this all on the outskirts of taking three-pointers that occasionally didn't even come close to influencing his journey as one of NBA history's more dominant centers.
Shaquille O'Neal will always be known for his scoring prowess and ability to dominate in the paint during an illustrious NBA career, not necessarily for draining threes. It was also, though belatedly by today's standards, coupled with stints as a more traditional center role that serves to set him apart from the evolving landscape of 3-point shooting among modern big men in the NBA.
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