Olajuwon vs. O Neal: Who is the strongest center in history? The answer may be unexpected!

Olajuwon or O'Neal, who is the stronger center? These two great gods, one relies on "dream footsteps" to sweep the 1990s, and the other uses "violent aesthetics" to rule the forbidden zone. If you really want to divide the level, you have to analyze it from multiple dimensions!

1. Peak dominance: O'Neal is more explosive, but Damn is more versatile

O'Neal's destructive power at his peak is the first in history. He averaged 29.7 points + 13.6 rebounds per game in the 99-00 season, and the single-game miracle of 61 points and 23 rebounds has made people feel numb. His playing style is simple and crude - he needs a ball at the low post, hit the ball with his back, and dunk with his turn. The opponent has no choice but to foul, and the "shark-cutting tactic" is forced out by him. But O'Neal's shortcomings are also obvious - they have short shooting range, poor free throws, and limited defense range. It will be uncomfortable to encounter a center forward who can pull out the shot (such as Dameng).

Olajuwon's peak data (27.3 points + 11.9 rebounds in the 93-94 season) seems to be inferior to the Sharks, but his skills are more comprehensive - back-to-back singles, mid-range shots, support and defense cover the top of the league, especially the "dream footsteps" that made countless insiders defeated, and even the Young Sharks were educated by him in the 1995 Finals. What's even more terrifying is that Dameng is the center of the history blocker + stealing the top ten. The DPOY trophy is named after him, and its defensive influence can be called the GOAT among the center.

2. Honor comparison: Sharks have two more championships, and Dameng is more "hardcore"

O'Neal has 4 championships + 3FMVP + 1MVP, Dameng has 2 championships + 2FMVP + 1MVP. At first glance, Sharks have the advantage. But don't forget that Dameng's two championships were won during the window of Jordan's retirement, and the value was high; while O'Neal's three consecutive championships were assisted by Kobe, and he was almost forced to the tiebreak by the Pacers in the 2000 finals. In addition, Dameng has 5 defenses and 2 DPOYs, and the defensive honor crushes the Sharks, while O'Neal only has 3 defenses and the defensive end depends more on body shape rather than skills.

3. Direct dialogue: Dameng has the advantage in the playoffs, but the Sharks have a stronger data

The two have played 28 times in their careers, O'Neal is averaging 22.1 points + 12.4 rebounds, with a shooting percentage of 54.4%; Dameng has 18.4 points + 9.1 rebounds, with a shooting percentage of 44.7%. The Sharks won the game in the data, but Da Meng won 5 and lost 3 in the playoffs, and the 1995 finals swept the Magic, making the Young Sharks say bluntly after the game, "He is the strongest center I have ever seen." However, some people believe that if the Peak Lakers Shark (around 2000) faces the Peak Dream, the outcome will be unpredictable. After all, O'Neal was the complete body at that time.

Conclusion: O'Neal is more "unsolvable", and Dameng is more "perfect"

If you want to choose a center with pure destructive power, O'Neal is undoubtedly the first in history; but if you want an ultimate center with integrated offense and defense and comprehensive technology, Dameng may be a better choice. The shark is like a heavy tank, crushing everything; the dream is like a Swiss army knife, omnipotent. Personal tendency? I chose the Big Dream - after all, even Jordan said, "If I had to choose someone to protect the basket, I would give the key to Hakim without hesitation."