In honor of Nikola Jokic becoming the first Center to win Finals MVP since Shaquille O’Neal, look back at some of Shaq’s best plays from the 2002 NBA Finals! 💪 Name your TOP NBA center ⤵️ | NBA

🏀On June 5, 2002 the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Jersey Nets 99-94 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Staples Center. Shaquille O’Neal led the Lakers with 36 points and 16 rebounds. The most memorable play of the game came in the third quarter when L.A.’s Kobe Bryant threw down a dunk over New Jersey center Todd MacCulloch. New Jersey head coach Byron Scott, a member of the Showtime Lakers, received a standing ovation. Taking advantage of a late arrival to the arena by New Jersey, L.A. domi

1.3M views · 1.7K reactions | Check out Jason Kidd's TOP plays from every season of his career before TONIGHT'S #NBATogetherLive game featuring the Boston Celtics & New Jersey Nets in Game 3 of the 2002 ECF! We're streaming the FULL GAME & watching together on NBA Facebook at 8pm/et! | NBA | Facebook