If you’re keeping up with pertinent NBA topics, you are well aware that Bill Walton called out Shaq recently for dogging it during the season with the Heat, then going to Phoenix and claiming that he would “bring them a ring.” Walton claims that this is terrrrrible. Shaq fired back saying that Walton has no basis to judge him, because as far as big men go, Walton doesn’t even belong in the same class as the Diesel. Here’s the breakdown, you be the judge:
Tale of the Tape: Bill Walton vs. Shaquille O’Neal
Birthdate:
Bill Walton (BW): November 5, 1952
Shaquille O’Neal: March 6, 1972
Height:
BW: 6 feet, 11 inches
SO: 7 feet, 1 inch
Weight:
BW: 210 lbs.
SO: 300 lbs.
College:
BW: UCLA
SO: LSU
Draft Pick:
BW: First overall, 1974
SO: First overall, 1992
Career Averages:
BW: 13.3 points per game, 10.5 rebounds/game, 2.2 blocks/game
SO: 25.6 points per game, 11.5 rebounds/game, 2.7 blocks/game
All-Star Appearances:
BW: 2
SO: 14
MVPs:
BW: 1
SO: 1
Championships:
BW: 2
SO: 4
Played his best when coached by:
BW: John Wooden
SO: Phil Jackson
Favorite Musical Artist:
BW: The Grateful Dead
SO: Himself
Acting Resume:
BW: Forget Paris, Celtic Pride, He Got Game, Little Nicky
SO: Blue Chips, Kazaam, Steel, The Wash
It’s clear that statistically, the Big Aristotle has the upper hand. But his overall career resume (acting included) is not that much better than Walton’s. They are both big men that changed the game and how offenses utilize centers. As for Bill calling Shaq out, I do believe that the Diesel has the upper hand in smack talking, so Walton would be wise to keep quiet.
Tale of the Tape: Bill Walton vs. Shaquille O’Neal
Birthdate:
Bill Walton (BW): November 5, 1952
Shaquille O’Neal: March 6, 1972
Height:
BW: 6 feet, 11 inches
SO: 7 feet, 1 inch
Weight:
BW: 210 lbs.
SO: 300 lbs.
College:
BW: UCLA
SO: LSU
Draft Pick:
BW: First overall, 1974
SO: First overall, 1992
Career Averages:
BW: 13.3 points per game, 10.5 rebounds/game, 2.2 blocks/game
SO: 25.6 points per game, 11.5 rebounds/game, 2.7 blocks/game
All-Star Appearances:
BW: 2
SO: 14
MVPs:
BW: 1
SO: 1
Championships:
BW: 2
SO: 4
Played his best when coached by:
BW: John Wooden
SO: Phil Jackson
Favorite Musical Artist:
BW: The Grateful Dead
SO: Himself
Acting Resume:
BW: Forget Paris, Celtic Pride, He Got Game, Little Nicky
SO: Blue Chips, Kazaam, Steel, The Wash
It’s clear that statistically, the Big Aristotle has the upper hand. But his overall career resume (acting included) is not that much better than Walton’s. They are both big men that changed the game and how offenses utilize centers. As for Bill calling Shaq out, I do believe that the Diesel has the upper hand in smack talking, so Walton would be wise to keep quiet.
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