Shaquille O'Neal Articles - Page 15

Shaquille O’Neal has had his fair share of relationships throughout the 50 years he has been on this earth. At this point, however, it appears that Shaq is enjoying the single life. In a recent episode of The Big Podcast, The Los Angeles Lakers icon revealed his current relationship status — or the lack thereof […]

Shaquille O’Neal is not only one of the most dominant big men to have ever picked up a basketball; the Hall of Famer also happens to be one of the wealthiest NBA personalities in the country today. For his part, Shaq is just making sure to share all his blessings with anyone and everyone he […]

Shaquille O’Neal would have had no problem with Charles Barkley leaving “Inside the NBA” for LIV Golf, but that’s not because he hates him or what. In the contrary, since they are really good friends, Shaq wants the best for Chuck. Barkley was linked with a potential gig with LIV Golf this offseason, which would […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal learned a lot from the late Bill Russell, but if there’s one thing he’ll always remember about the NBA icon, it’s his mentality. In an interview with USA Today, Shaq was asked what kind of inspiration Russell was to him. O’Neal didn’t hold back his thoughts and shared how […]

Shaquille O’Neal recently chimed in on Kevin Durant’s trade saga with the Brooklyn Nets, and let’s just say that Shaq wasn’t too kind with his take. The Hall of Fame big man implied that KD was taking the “easy way” by forcing a trade away from Brooklyn as opposed to grinding it out with the […]

Kevin Durant is now reportedly set to sit down with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai as his trade saga drags on. He’s already indicated that he wants out, but at this point, Brooklyn’s insane trade demands are making things very difficult for both KD and rival teams that might be interested in the former league […]

Bill Russell had more than a few memorable moments during his 88 years of existence. In fact, I would definitely struggle in trying to create a Top 10 or Top 20 list of the Boston Celtics legend’s most iconic moments on and off the court. One particular occasion, however, has to be on that list. […]

Shareef O’Neal did not exactly make waves during his brief Summer League stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas. The son of Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal was not able to secure his spot on the team this coming season, but at least he did enough to warrant a deal with […]

The basketball world was met with some tragic news on Sunday after it was announced that Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell had passed away. The Hall of Fame big man was 88 and he reportedly “passed away peacefully.” Tributes have been pouring in for the fallen icon, and one of the personalities that have sent […]

Shareef O’Neal didn’t land an NBA contract after his Summer League stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, but the son of Shaquille O’Neal is not giving up on his dream just yet. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Shareef is moving to the G League to keep his pro hoops aspirations alive. It’s not […]

The 2017 Golden State Warriors will go down in history as one of the most dominant teams we’ve ever seen. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, two of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball, teamed up alongside a tremendous supporting cast consisting of Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala, to name a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns has some bold aspirations for his partnership with Anthony Edwards. The 26-year-old believes he and Ant-Man can can become one of the best duos in the NBA, but in order to do that, they have to play at a high level. But at what level can KAT and Edwards […]

When Shaquille O’Neal visited Croatia for a DJ’ing gig, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic made sure he would have the best time in the nation. In the latest episode of his The Big Podcast with Shaq, O’Neal detailed how the Mavs star gave him a warm welcome when he visited the town of Krk and […]

The Detroit Pistons’ 2004 NBA Finals win over a powerhouse Los Angeles Lakers squad still remains to be one of the most memorable upsets in the history of the league. Newly-named Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was actually part of that nitty-gritty, title-winning Pistons side, and the 48-year-old has some fond memories from that unforgettable […]

Not even the early 2000s Los Angeles Lakers enjoyed the sustained success of the Golden State Warriors. But just because the Lakers’ dynasty fueled by Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant didn’t have nearly the shelf life of Golden State’s hardly means its all-time peak lags far behind the Warriors’. Shaq, in fact, is fully confident […]

NBA fans around the world love to get fired about different rankings. One of the common debates is about the Mount Rushmore or simply the best players in the franchise. Few teams make this as difficult as the Los Angeles Lakers. Shaq recently weighed in on Twitter to poke some fun at himself on the […]

In December 2018, Shareef O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaq, underwent heart surgery to address a condition that put his basketball career at risk. It was a trying time for the then-UCLA freshman, and he needed all the support he can get. One of his biggest advocates happened to be Los Angeles Lakers legend […]

There is little doubt that Shaq is one of the most dominant forces this league has ever seen. In fact, more than a few folks would be more than willing to agree that the Los Angeles Lakers icon stands second to none when it comes to his dominance during his time in the NBA. If […]

If you saw Glen Davis play during his time in the NBA, you’d know that he was one of the biggest guys out there. He wasn’t the tallest player on the court at 6-foot-9, but with a listed weight of 289 lbs, there’s no denying that “Big Baby” was an imposing figure on and off […]

While many people doubted that the Golden State Warriors could win the championship heading to the 2022 NBA Finals, Shaquille O’Neal was apparently among the few who believed in them. In an interview with Marca, O’Neal revealed as much and noted how he always viewed the Warriors as the favorites to win the Larry O’Brien […]

Shaquille O’Neal firmly believes Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the “biggest problem” in the NBA right now, and for good reason. Speaking in an interview with Marca, Shaq was asked who he believes is the most decisive player in NBA history and the most decisive right now. He didn’t hesitate in saying he’s […]

Luka Doncic is fresh off of an incredible 2021-2022 NBA season that saw him lead the Dallas Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals. Doncic finish the season with over 28 points per game, and right around 9 rebounds and assists per contest. There is no question that Luka is one of the best players in […]

Shaquille O’Neal is a man of many talents. He is a Hall of Fame basketball player who is considered one of the best centers of all-time. Additionally, Shaq is a basketball analyst, rapper, and actor. And now O’Neal is opening chicken restaurants in Texas, per the Dallas Morning News. According to the article, Shaq is expected […]

Shareef O’Neal might not have the same imposing and dominating body like his dad Shaquille O’Neal, but much like the Los Angeles Lakers legend, the young kid can throw it down with force. In the Lakers’ Summer League showdown with the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, the young O’Neal got out on the fastbreak and delivered […]

Shareef O’Neal, the son of Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaq, made his debut for the purple and gold on Saturday. LA hosted the Miami Heat in the NBA Summer League and it was an opportunity for Shareef to start his Lakers journey — similar to how his dad did many years ago. Shareef needed just […]

Shaq is without a doubt one of, if not the biggest critic of Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert. Recently, the Hall of Fame big man spewed out more slander towards the three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner, which drew a hilarious reaction from Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. For starters, here’s what Shaq initially […]

Shaquille O’Neal has long been known for his loose grip on his wallet when it comes to helping out others. The former Los Angeles Lakers icon added to his philanthropic reputation with his decision to push through with his DJ gig in Buffalo. According to TMZ Sports, Shaq was reportedly hesitant to push through with […]

It’s no secret that Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most successful ex-NBA players these days. The Hall of Fame big man has made quite a fortune in his post-basketball career through all sorts of business ventures that have proven to be quite profitable. Right now, though, it is clear that Shaq has a burning […]

Shareef O’Neal, the son of Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O’Neal, took a huge step in his NBA career on Thursday after it was reported that he had signed with the same team his dad used to play for many years ago. It was a dream come true for the 22-year-old who is now set to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in one final group of prospects ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. Shareef O’Neal, the son of franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal, was among the participants. The Athletic reported earlier this month that Shareef would work out for the Lakers, but it remained TBD when that would take place until the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant big men to ever play in the NBA. And even though he won three titles in Southern California while averaging a ridiculous amount of points on the big stage, fans still want to hate on the Big Diesel. no person can win without […]

Generous Shaquille O’Neal strikes again, this time at a popular Chinese restaurant in New York City. The NBA on TNT icon was on a date with a woman at Jue Lan Club Sunday night. After eating, he decided to pay the bill for every customer in the restaurant as well as dinner for the restaurant’s […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is currently playing out of his mind in the NBA Finals as he has his team tied 2-2 with the Boston Celtics heading into Game 5 on Monday night. A lot of people don’t consider him a top-10 player of all-time, but if you’re asking Shaquille O’Neal, he believes […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal took a page out of Kevin Durant’s book on Sunday night as Shaq went all-in on a random Twitter user over an audacious Kobe Bryant claim. O’Neal did not appreciate how the Twitter user claimed that he would not have won any of his championship rings in LA without […]

The Boston Celtics have struggled mightily in the NBA Finals in trying to contain Stephen Curry. The Golden State Warriors superstar has been on an absolute tear of late, and his heroics have him well on his way to winning his first-ever Finals MVP award. Not to mention how his Dubs have now re-established themselves […]

There are few more dominant teams in the history of the NBA than the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty era, particularly when Kevin Durant was on the team. The Brooklyn Nets superstar recently threw some shade at Shaquille O’Neal and the Los Angeles Lakers, claiming that his Warriors would have beaten Shaq’s LA team. According to […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Shaquille O’Neal was arguably the biggest prize of the NBA draft in the 1990s and was a no-doubter number one overall pick for the Orlando Magic back in 1992. The hype isn’t exactly the same for his son Shareef. But the 2022 NBA draft prospect is reportedly getting a look […]

There are so many players on the Golden State Warriors that will require a lot of attention throughout their NBA Finals series against the Boston Celtics. One player that could be operating under the radar a bit is Andrew Wiggins. For Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal, however, he knows how important the All-Star […]

Charles Barkley did an outstanding job commentating on Capital One’s The Match On Thursday. His combination of witty remarks and sensible analysis was just what the audience needed as they watched Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady take down the young guns in Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. Unsurprisingly, the day did not come to an […]