Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most dominant players of his era, thanks in part to having a huge 7'1" frame that gave him a size and strength advantage over the majority of the opponents he faced.
But pictured here next to Yao Ming, who is listed at 7'6", O’Neal looks positively small.
Basketball at the professional level is a game largely dominated by giants who have a significant genetic advantage over the majority of the population. Yao shows here that he might have been one of the most gifted of all time where overall size is concerned.
