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Another retro craze is going down this weekend and the Dunkman is holding it down instead of the Jumpman with people going nuts trying to get their hands on the limited Reebok Shaq Attaqs. Some of you might be a little to young to remember, but before Shaq put on a few pounds he was actually one of the rawest and most athletic big men the game had ever seen. Need proof? Hit the jump and check out Shaquille O'Neal's 20 Most Defining Moments in the Reebok Shaq Attaq from his rookie campaign to see why these kicks are so legendary.
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Backboard Bounce
Break-away rims are cool but something had to give eventually.
Hail to the Chief
You kind of knew at 55 that Robert Parish wasn't going to be able to do much to stop it.
Explosive
When's the last time you remember a center with moves like this?
Shaq Block Shot
Look out behind you and look out above – nothing like getting your shit sent and breaking Shaq's fall.
Blocka
Blocka!
Run The Court
Who is the man with handles for a big dude? Shaq. *in Isaac Hayes voice*
Half Court
Straight disrespectful.
Dance
Just another reason this guy was a global icon.
Hi Mom
Can't knock the hustle, especially coming from a number one draft pick. Hi mom.
Beasting
Even Manute was like, "ef that".
Fast Break
You have to reward the big guy for running the floor.
Facial
Shaquille with the facial! *in Marv Albert voice*
Oop
Taking advantage of the safe landing rule after a dunk, another poster.
Number one
Just another reminder why Shaq went first in the draft, sorry 'Zo.
Nah
Nah. At least it wasn't the rim.
Bringing down the house
Bringing down the house, it's nothing.
Sent
Big fella just sent that 23'9".
Spin
Spin move to nuts-in-the-face-dunk, check.
Wax on
Wax on, Shaq son.
Two times
Backboard take down again? Ahh yeah, again and again.