Top-10 Defensive Talents in Orlando Magic history

The Top 10 Defenders In Orlando Magic History

Dec 8, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) drives the ball to the basket during the first quarter as Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) defends at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

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2)Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal somehow went his entire career without winning Defensive Player of the Year, but he made three NBA all-defensive teams. Rebounding is actually a part of defense and O’Neal was a master at getting position to stop second-chance buckets. He ranked in the top-8 in defensive rebounding six times in his career and ranks No. 9 all-time in defensive boards.

O’Neal also finished top-10 in blocks in nine seasons, and ranks No. 9 all-time in blocked shots.

O’Neal ranks No. 35 all-time in defensive rebounding rate, too. O’Neal ranked No. 4 in defensive win shares in the ’93 season while ranking No. 19 all-time.

“Orlando Shaq” was a focused defensive beast, and he is indisputably the best rim protector in Magic history.

O’Neal’s lack of defensive accolades are what hold him back from being No. 1 on this list. There is another player who went beast mode much like O’Neal. And he even took over O’Neal’s nickname, causing one of the most futile arguments between athletes.

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