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October 31 was a day worth celebrating for the fans in Los Angeles.

When they saw Shaq O'Neal wreak havoc on the basket during warm-ups, the basketball hoop swaying for more than ten seconds before it finally stabilized, they all believed that another glorious era had begun for Los Angeles.

The visual impact of O'Neal playing was indeed very strong.

And this kind of destructive power instilled confidence in both teammates and fans.

You just have to browse through the comments on various basketball forums from 2024 to know what kind of a boost a visual impact can give to a player.

"Of all the centers I've seen, none can compare to Shaq. He's just too overpowering."

"I watched a lot of games back then, and even at his peak, Duncan couldn't match peak Shaq."

"Faster than a guard, can jump over the rim, can dazzle Jordan with fancy dribbling and back body sways, and his power is unbeatable. O'Neal is like a character straight out of a 2K game."