NBA, dopo 37 anni si ferma la striscia incredibile: nessun compagno di Shaq in finale

Nel corso della sua lunga carriera Shaquille O’Neal ha giocato con tantissimi giocatori, con una statistica davvero incredibile che lo riguarda: dalla stagione 1983-84 almeno un giocatore che è stato suo compagno di squadra è sempre andato alle Finals. Una striscia di 37 stagioni consecutive che però, con l'eliminazione di Rajon Rondo e i suoi Clippers, si interromperà quest'anno

(Original Caption) 6/7/1987-Boston, MA- Celtics', Greg Kite(left), guards Laker's, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, closely in the 3rd quarter of the 3rd game, in the NBA Finals at the Boston Garden.

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1983-84 | Finale: Lakers vs Celtics | Compagno di Shaq: GREG KITE (Orlando Magic 1992-94)

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1984-85 | Finale: Lakers vs Celtics | Compagno di Shaq: BYRON SCOTT (Los Angeles Lakers 1996-97)

PORTLAND, OR - 1992: Greg Kite #34 of the Orlando Magic passes against the Portland Trailblazers at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon circa 1992. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1992 NBAE (Photo by Brian Drake/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1985-86 | Finale: Rockets vs Celtics | Compagno di Shaq: GREG KITE (Orlando Magic 1992-94)

LOS ANGELES, CA - 1988: A.C. Green #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a game circa 1988 at The Forum in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1988 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1986-87 | Finale: Lakers vs Celtics | Compagno di Shaq: AC GREEN (Los Angeles Lakers 1999-2000)

INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 13: Byron Scott #4, Kobe Bryant #8 and Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Great Western Forum on December 13,1996 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1987-88 | Finale: Lakers vs Pistons | Compagno di Shaq: BRYON SCOTT (Los Angeles Lakers 1996-97)

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1999: Dennis Rodman #73 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a rebound against Terry Cummings #35 of the Golden State Warriors during a 1999 NBA game at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1999 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1988-89 | Finale: Lakers vs Pistons | Compagno di Shaq: DENNIS RODMAN (Los Angeles Lakers 1999)

AUBURN HILLS, MI - JUNE 10: Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers, right, shakes hands with John Salley prior to the game against the Detroit Pistons during Game three of the 2004 NBA Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills on June 10, 2004 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1989-90 | Finale: Blazers vs Pistons | Compagno di Shaq: JOHN SALLEY (Los Angeles Lakers 1999-2000)

CHICAGO - MAY 19: Michael Jordan #23 comforts teammate Horace Grant #54 of the Chicago Bulls during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers played on May 19, 1992 at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1992 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1990-91 | Finale: Lakers vs Bulls | Compagno di Shaq: HORACE GRANT (Magic 1994-96; Lakers 2000-01 e 2003-04)

CHICAGO - MAY 12: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Orlando Magic is thrown a pass by teammate Horace Grant #54 during Game Three of the 1995 Easter Conference Semi-Finals against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on May 12, 1995 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1991-92 | Finale: Blazers vs Bulls | Compagno di Shaq: HORACE GRANT (Magic 1994-96; Lakers 2000-01 e 2003-04)

PORTLAND, OR - CIRCA 1993: Horace Grant #54 of the Chicago Bulls passes against the Portland Trailblazers circa 1993 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1993 NBAE (Photo by Brian Drake/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1992-93 | Finale: Suns vs Bulls | Compagno di Shaq: HORACE GRANT (Magic 1994-96; Lakers 2000-01 e 2003-04)

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1993-94 | Finale: Rockets vs Knicks | Compagno di Shaq: ROBERT HORRY (Los Angeles Lakers 1997-2003)

ORLANDO, FL - 1993: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on the court at the TD Waterhouse Centre circa 1993 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1993 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1994-95 | Finale: Rockets vs Magic | Compagno di Shaq: lui stesso

CHICAGO - 1997: Steve Kerr #25 and Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls celebrate after defeating the Utah Jazz to win the NBA Championship at the United Center circa 1997 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Maditory Copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 1997 (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1995-96 | Finale: Sonics vs Bulls | Compagno di Shaq: STEVE KERR (Orlando Magic 1992-93)

SALT LAKE CITY - JUNE 14: Michael Jordan #23 and Ron Harper #9 of the Chicago Bulls look on during game six of the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz on June 14, 1998 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1996-97 | Finale: Jazz vs Bulls | Compagno di Shaq: RON HARPER (Los Angeles Lakers 1999-2001)

7 Feb 1999: Ron Harper #9 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the LA Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Bulls defeated the Clippers 89-84. Mandatory Credit: Aubrey Washington /Allsport

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1997-98 | Finale: Jazz vs Bulls | Compagno di Shaq: RON HARPER (Los Angeles Lakers 1999-2001)

19 Feb 1999: Jerome Kearsy #25 of the San Antonio Spurs passes the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers defeated the Spurs 106-94.

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1998-99 | Finale: Spurs vs Knicks | Compagno di Shaq: JEROME KERSEY (Los Angeles Lakers 1996-97)

PORTLAND, UNITED STATES: The Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O'Neal (R) celebrates with teammate Robert Horry after Horry hit a three pointer to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Oregon, 28 April, 2002, during the second half of game three in the first round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs. The Lakers won the best-of-five series 3-0. AFP Photo/John Gress (Photo credit should read JOHN GRESS/AFP via Getty Images)

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1999-2000 | Finale: Lakers vs Pacers | Compagno di Shaq: lui stesso (MVP delle Finals)

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 8: Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes the dunk during the game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on December 8, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Jazz 110-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2000-01 | Finale: Lakers vs Sixers | Compagno di Shaq: lui stesso (MVP delle Finals)

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2001-02 | Finale: Lakers vs Nets | Compagno di Shaq: lui stesso (MVP delle Finals)

SAN ANTONIO - MAY 7: Steve Kerr #25 of the San Antonio Spurs heads upcourt in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2003 NBA Playoffs at SBC Center on May 7, 2003 in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 114-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2002-03 | Finale: Spurs vs Nets | Compagno di Shaq: STEVE KERR (Orlando Magic 1992-93)

MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 29: Shaquille O'Neal #34 and Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers stand on the court while playing againt the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2004 NBA Playoffs on May 29, 2004 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David S. Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2003-04 | Finale: Lakers vs Pistons | Compagno di Shaq: lui stesso

NEW ORLEANS - MAY 3: xx #xx of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over xx #xx of the New Orleans Hornets in Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at New Orleans Arena on May 3, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2004-05 | Finale: Spurs vs Pistons | Compagno di Shaq: ROBERT HORRY (Los Angeles Lakers 1997-2003)

MIAMI - JANUARY 30: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Miami Heat gestures against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena on January 30, 2005 in Miami, Florida. The Heat won 104-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Shaquille O'Neal

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2005-06 | Finale: Mavericks vs Heat | Compagno di Shaq: lui stesso (quarto titolo)

of the San Antonio Spurs of the Utah Jazz in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs at EnergySolutions Arena on May 28, 2007 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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2006-07 | Finale: Spurs vs Cavaliers | Compagno di Shaq: ROBERT HORRY (Los Angeles Lakers 1997-2003)

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 24: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics pounds his chest before a game against the New York Knicks on January 24, 2013 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2007-08 | Finale: Lakers vs Celtics | Compagno di Shaq: KEVIN GARNETT (Celtics 2010-11)

LOS ANGELES - 2000: Kobe Bryant #8 and Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers walk and talk during a game played circa 2000 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2000 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2008-09 | Finale: Lakers vs Magic | Compagno di Shaq: KOBE BRYANT (Lakers 1996-2004)

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2009-10 | Finale: Lakers vs Celtics | Compagno di Shaq: DEREK FISHER (Lakers 1996-2004)

MIAMI - APRIL 6: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Miami Heat walks with his teammate Udonis Haslem #40 during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 6, 2006 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The Pistons won 95-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Shaquille O'Neal;Udonis Haslem

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2010-11 | Finale: Mavericks vs Heat | Compagno di Shaq: UDONIS HASLEM (Heat 2004-2008)

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2011-12 | Finale: Thunder vs Heat | Compagno di Shaq: LEBRON JAMES (Cavaliers 2009-10)

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 18: Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat hits a three-point shot to tie the score and send the San Antonio Spurs into overtime in Game Six of the 2013 NBA Finals on June 18, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2012-13 | Finale: Spurs vs Heat | Compagno di Shaq: RAY ALLEN (Celtics 2010-11)

during Game One of the 2014 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 5, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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2013-14 | Finale: Spurs vs Heat | Compagno di Shaq: DANNY GREEN (Cavaliers 2009-10)

PHOENIX - MARCH 10: (L-R) Shaquille O'Neal #32 and Leandro Barbosa #10 of the Phoenix Suns look up court during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 10, 2009 at US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mavericks won 122-117. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2014-15 | Finale: Warriors vs Cavaliers | Compagno di Shaq: LEANDRO BARBOSA (Suns 2008-09)

CLEVELAND - MAY 5: Mo Williams #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw as teammate LeBron James #23 watches in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 5, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers won 99-72. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2015-16 | Finale: Warriors vs Cavaliers | Compagno di Shaq: MO WILLIAMS (Cavs 2009-10)

PHOENIX - MARCH 21: (L-R) Matt Barnes #22 of the Phoenix Suns talks to teammate Shaquille O'Neal #32 against the Washington Wizards on March 21, 2009 at US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns won 128-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2016-17 | Finale: Warriors vs Cavaliers | Compagno di Shaq: MATT BARNES (Suns 2008-09)

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2017-18 | Finale: Warriors vs Cavaliers | Compagno di Shaq: LEBRON JAMES (Cavs 2009-10)

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 13: Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during Game One of the first round of the 2019 NBA playoffs against the Orlando Magic at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

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2018-19 | Finale: Warriors vs Raptors | Compagno di Shaq: DANNY GREEN (Cavs 2009-10)

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) Shaquille O'Neal #33 and LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers stand on the court during the game against the Charlotte Bobcats on February 19, 2010 at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Bobcats won 110-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2019-20 | Finale: Lakers vs Heat | Compagno di Shaq: LEBRON JAMES (Cavs 2009-10)

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Nella stagione 2020-21 però non ci sarà nessun compagno di Shaq alle Finali. Dopo l'eliminazione di LeBron James, erano rimasti solo Danny Green, Jeff Green e Rajon Rondo come "alfieri" per portare avanti questa incredibile tradizione, ma sono stati tutti eliminati dai playoff prima dell'ultimo atto, mettendo fine alla striscia di O'Neal