Michael Jordan, Larry Bird Top Shaquille O'Neal's List of Favorite NBA Players

Michael Jordan, Larry Bird Top Shaquille O’Neal’s List of Favorite NBA Players

by NESN Staff on Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 2:00PM

Throughout his 19 years in the NBA, Shaquille O'Neal has played with some notable names in the league's history, and a few of them top his list of favorite NBA players of all time.

Michael Jordan ranks first on Shaq's list. Jordan's legacy has left a lasting impact on Shaq, especially considering Jordan put up 64 points against the Orlando Magic in 1993 — Shaq's first trip to Chicago. O'Neal was no slouch in that game either, recording 29 points with 24 rebounds.

Also on Shaq's list is Celtics' great, Larry Bird, and Bird's notorious frenemy, Magic Johnson.

To hear more of Shaq's favorite all-time players, check out the video from After the Game: Work Hard, Live Well, Give Back below. Be sure to tune in to his upcoming episode airing on Wednesday at 6 p.m.