NBA: All-time starting 5 of the 2000's

Center - Shaquille O'Neal (Orlando Magic/Lakers/Miami Heat/Phoenix Suns)

Shaquille O'Neal

In the 90s we were introduced to an absolute monster named Shaquille O'Neal and by the end of the millennium, he was in his prime. While in the peak of his career O'Neal was arguably the most dominant player since Wilt Chamberlain. His size along with a surprising amount of athleticism was just too much for one or sometimes even two people to handle.

O'Neal had by far the best start to the twenty-first century when he led the Lakers to three consecutive titles and was named finals MVP each time. The Lakers reached the finals for the fourth time in 2004 but lost to the Pistons in six games.

Following some issues with Lakers management O'Neal left Los Angeles in 2004 to join the Miami Heat. In his second season with Miami, he along with Dwyane Wade led the Heat to their first ever NBA championship.

O'Neal also enjoyed a host of individual accomplishments in the decade. He was named an All-Star eight times and to the First-Team from 2000-2006. He was also named the league's MVP in 2000 and led the league in scoring that same year.

He eventually retired in 2011 and is known as one of the greatest big men of all time.