The argument actually understates the work Shaq put into becoming an elite player. Shaq's physical gifts obviously give him a huge advantage, but there are plen

The argument actually understates the work Shaq put into becoming an elite player. Shaq's physical gifts obviously give him a huge advantage, but there are plenty of 7-footers in the NBA that don't do as well as him. Shaq learned actual skills (shot-making, agility, footwork) that other big men tend to ignore because they can get by on their size.