On April 30, 1997, future Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace, then a young player with the Portland Trail Blazers, faced the Los Angeles Lakers in a pivotal playoff game. This game marked the beginning of the intense Lakers-Blazers rivalry that dominated the playoffs for the next three years.
Rasheed reflected on this memorable game on an episode of his Underdog NBA “That’s What Sheed Said” podcast. He discussed the challenges of playing against a formidable Lakers team that included Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and Nick Van Exel. Despite being one of the younger players on his team, Wallace put up an impressive performance, showcasing his agility and skills against the dominant Shaq.
To hear the story of that epic collision between two eventual Celtics teammates from Sheed himself, check out the clip embedded below.
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