By HOOPmag.com

Shaq is still one of the biggest stars in the NBA. Yes, his days of 30/13/3, tearing down rims and catching aley-oops like this might be over, but Shaq remains a star because only he has the ability to ply his smile, mumbling, likability and in this specific episode—dancing—on prime time television to mass America. There isn't another NBA player who could do this. Sure, Shaq comes off a bit goofy in some of his VS. challenges, but he remains the most recognizable and likeable NBA stars out there despite an eroding game. Here, he takes down tween heartthrob Justin Bieber in a dance-off. No surprise, I've yet to see Shaq lose any throwdown on the dance floor as he could very well be the greatest seven-foot dancer. Ever.

What comes next is a basketball game between Team Bieber against Team Shaq. To up the ante Shaq offers up a trip anywhere on his private jet if he loses. Bieber shows a deft handle and a decent lefty stroke, while Shaq looks like he's playing his usual defense from the past few seasons, meaning he moved like a statue and blocked the occasional shot from someone that is a few feet shorter than him. Team Bieber won, although the game was heavily edited. If not, then Boston is in trouble...

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