9. He Was Named 'NBA Player Of The Week' In His Very First Week...
...becoming the first player in NBA history to do so. Shaq enjoyed a storming rookie season after being selected first by the Orlando Magic, averaging a double double (in points and rebounds), and steamrolling his way to the 1993 Rookie of the Year award. Sadly, despite sharing the court with fellow young talents such as Penny Hardaway, O'Neal was unable to find success in Orlando, refusing a contract extension after just four seasons in Florida.
