I’m not sure if Shaquille O’Neal received my card yet, but it’s his 41st birthday today and that reminds me of the time he challenged Hakeem Olajuwon to a game of one-on-one. After the Orlando Magic went down in flames to the Houston Rockets in the 1995 NBA Finals. Little did I know that Shaq actually used a typewriter to issue his challenge. HaHa.
“Hakeem- The series may be a done deal, but it ain’t over between you and me. Sure, you’re pretty good with your team behind you, but I want you one on one.”
Apparently this challenge began to take shape after Taco Bell expressed interest in being a a pay-per-view sponsor, but the idea quickly died. It’s a good thing it did, Hakeem would have owned Shaq — again. Happy B-day Big Diesel!
H/N SI Extra Mustard
