Shaquille O’Neal asks fans which NBA star has the best statue, Dirk Nowitzki’s Statue gathers unprecedented love
Dirk Nowitzki's statue was unveiled outside the American Chase Center. Shaquille O'Neal took Twitter to ask fans which NBA legend has the best statue.
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Recently, Shaquille O’Neal posted a picture of statues on Twitter and asked fans to rate their favorite statues. The post had pictures of the statues of Shaq, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Dirk Nowitzki. What stands out in these statues is the fact that the team makes statues of their superstars with their signature moves, mostly!
Interestingly, the statue erected had not been a topic of discussion for a very long time. One of the reasons being, no team had erected a statue in recent memory. However, it came into the discussion when Dallas Mavericks decided to honor their former star and 2011 NBA Finals MVP, Nowitzki. Dirk was not only a generational talent but also gave an identity to the Mavericks.
Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Jordan, and Dirk Nowitzki, revealing some of the best statues in the NBA
The fan-favorite statues are always based on their best player or their faithfulness to their home teams. However, some of the NBA teams have erected statues of their franchise players so well that they actually sell the magnificence of their greatness and value. Shaq statue outside the Crypto.com center is one of them. It shows the Lakers’ legend dunking, while his both legs are lifted in the air as he hangs to the basket. The massive statue structure seemingly defied gravity.
Michael Jordan’s 16ft “The Spirit” statue outside the Bulls’ arena also successfully depicts the nickname “His Airness” Jordan owns. The statue shows his signature spread eagle dunk, while two players are beneath him, showing how Jordan was above the rest. It was created by Amrany artists. Nowitzki’s patented one-legged fadeaway statue, outside the Chase Center, is also one of the most iconic ones. The statue depicts the unguardable Dirk-fadeaway shot, that not only changed the game but also the franchise.
There are other legendary statues that also bring back the memory of many NBA fans. Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s legendary skyhook shot statue outside the Lakers’ arena has been uniquely made. The statue shows every angle of the most unguardable shot in NBA history. 12 foot Magic Johnson statue is also iconic. It shows Johnson’s style of playing by dribbling the ball in one hand, directing it to the other way with another hand, and looking straight. Magic used this strategy to confuse his opponents.
Dirk Nowitzki’s statue was unveiled outside the American Airlines Center. Many franchises pay tribute to and honor their players by retiring their jerseys. However, there are not many players who have their statues made outside the stadium. Perhaps this is the highest regard that a player gets from a franchise. This high regard and respect are for those players, who have either changed the franchise forever. Some made their name in the history of the league, without whose names the league wouldn’t be where it is.
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Nandjee Ranjan
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