Shaquille O’Neal’s unbelievable Finals streak continues in 2020 initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Washington

Who ever stated Shaq was a foul teammate?

For the previous 36 years, a teammate of Shaquille O’Neal’s has gone on to play within the NBA Finals. Now in 2020, make that 37 straight years.

That is unbelievable.

Whereas that reality factors extra to the standard of groups that Shaq was on quite than his high quality as a teammate, it is nonetheless an superior tidbit. From Jared Dudley’s days on the Suns, to that Cleveland season with LeBron James to his temporary stint with Rajon Rondo and the Celtics on the finish of his profession, Shaq’s former teammates are well-represented along with his former Lakers.

It actually helps to have performed with LeBron that one season for the Cavs, as James has performed in each NBA Finals since 2011 apart from final yr’s injury-barred season. Nonetheless, maybe what’s extra spectacular is the gathering of gamers he is performed with that made Finals appearances eight years earlier than O’Neal even received within the league.

Whereas it is enjoyable to maintain this Shaq Streak going for the forseeable future, it will be attention-grabbing to see how lengthy a attainable streak might go along with all of the totally different teammates LeBron performed with as soon as he ultimately retires.