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When it comes to NBA duos, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal are cemented into the history of the league. They led the Los Angeles Lakers to three consecutive championships (2000-2002) despite any conflict or personal afflictions that came their way. But what sets O’Neal and Bryant apart from other duos in the NBA, and their […]

One of the biggest NFL stories over the years was the anticipation of when Tom Brady would retire. Brady had been so dominant for so long that many pundits started making predictions on when he would decline and decide to call it quits. He never fully declined, but he retired after the 2023 season. Now, […]

The holidays are a joyful time of the year, but in reality, many children are left without the traditional components that make up the holiday spirit. However, Shaquille O’Neal, is set on giving those children the Christmas they deserve. For the NBA legend, the start of Shaq-A-Claus is personal. “I once read a stat that […]

Two NBA legends are giving back. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal are each donating $100,000 to Dick Vitale’s Gala for pediatric cancer research, per ESPN. The announcement was made on ESPN, during the Kentucky-Indiana basketball game on Saturday night. ESPN posted the announcement on social media, along with a call for others to donate. The […]

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, often blunt and demanding when judging young big men, stopped short when talking about San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. In a recent appearance on The Dunker Spot, Shaq admitted the Spurs phenom exists outside his frame of reference. That matters. When Shaq pauses, people listen. And this time, […]

Shaquille O’Neal is clearing up all rumors that have arisen from a viral photo featuring his friend’s wife. The four-time NBA champion made headlines for posing for a photo with a woman named Monique Martin. She is the owner of a Florida-based sports memorabilia and management company called Famous Ink. In the photo, the Inside […]

Under the Sunday night lights, the Memphis Grizzlies needed someone to seize control, and Zach Edey answered the moment with authority. The Grizzlies handled the Kings 115–107 as the young center delivered a phenomenal performance that placed him beside Shaquille O’Neal in the history books. Edey overpowered the Kings with 32 points, 17 rebounds, five […]

The first three-peat by the Chicago Bulls wouldn’t be complete without Horace Grant. His defensive prowess and effective rebounding made him one of the most adored players in franchise history.  From 1991-1993, Grant was in the mix of the beginning of one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. In 1994, Grant left Chicago to join […]

A great career gives an athlete fame, respect, and a long highlight reel. Retirement gives them the chance to turn all that shine into something even bigger. Some former stars tap into business, media, tech, and investing, and end up making more money than they ever did while competing. Think Peyton Manning, Shaquille O’Neal, or […]

Stephen Curry looked to lead the Golden State Warriors to their fourth straight win as they visited the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Tuesday. The Warriors made easy work of the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, 124-106, with Curry not having to do too much as he scored only nine points in 28 minutes. […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has voiced concerns about what will happen to Austin Reaves once LeBron James returns to the Lakers’ lineup. The Hall of Famer believes Reaves’ breakout season could take a hit when the team’s star forward comes back from injury. Shaq shared his thoughts on The Big Podcast with Shaq, expressing genuine […]

Throughout his career, Shaquille O’Neal was a generation-defining player. He was one of the most dominant players of all time and one of the most beloved. Nevertheless, Shaq had one major Achilles’ heel: free throws. Something he himself has acknowledged before. Recently, Shaq explained his belief that it was God’s doing for him to struggle […]

Many expected them to struggle, but the Boston Celtics are doing relatively well amid their transition period. The main reason? Jaylen Brown. Brown has put the Celtics on his back in the absence of Jayson Tatum, and his solid all-around play has helped them keep in step with the other teams in the Eastern Conference. […]

A lot has been said about the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, and much more can be expected. Legendary NBA big man Shaquille O’Neal is among the notable figures who have shared their thoughts on it, and what he said could turn some heads. “When you are in a […]

Shaquille O’Neal wants a wife and is enlisting Andy Cohen for help. During a conversation on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, Shaq proposed an idea to Cohen, suggesting that there could be a reality show of sorts to help the NBA legend find love. Cohen is known for his Real Housewives reunion hosting, so this is […]

The LSU football program is currently searching for its next head coach following the departure of Brian Kelly via firing. The Tigers have once again performed well below expectations this year, opening the door for the team to finally move on from the Kelly era after a few disastrous years. Recently, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal […]

During his playing days, Shaquille O’Neal was undoubtedly a phenomenon most players could be forgiven for being wary of. His combination of size, skill, and raw drive may never be recreated in the NBA, even if his persona has changed drastically since then. However, former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley believes Shaq’s brutality may […]

Despite the Golden State Warriors losing to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, the team has started hot this season, with many having high expectations for them later down the line. While the Warriors’ loss to the Bucks came without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team still has gotten high regard from many in the basketball world, […]

Sometimes your dreams can trigger fond memories, and for Shaquille O’Neal, several of his involve Kobe Bryant. O’Neal told People that the late Los Angeles Lakers star has been appearing in his dreams recently and has been reminiscing about some of their career highlights. “If I lay there the first five minutes, I don’t go […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s latest luxury ride never reached him. According to CBS News, the basketball legend’s custom Range Rover was stolen before arriving in Louisiana, where he was supposed to use it during an LSU game. Investigators in Lumpkin County, Georgia, believe the theft may be connected to a larger cybercrime operation targeting transport companies. Authorities […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard joked about rejoining the team in a separate role for the organization. Howard was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in September, cementing his legacy as one of the game’s finest centers, who helped the Lakers to their 17th championship in 2020. On Friday night, Howard attended […]

Shaquille O’Neal is appalled at the recent findings about the NBA. On Thursday, the four-time NBA champion shared that he is “embarrassed” that several coaches and players allegedly had a hand in illegal sports betting as well as allegedly altering the game with rigged gambling schemes. So far, Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Rozier […]

Shaquille O’Neal is facing some car trouble. The former NBA player’s $180,000 car has reportedly been stolen by hackers, according to Page Six. The car was a black Range Rover which was customized in order to fit the four-time NBA champion’s 7’1 frame. According to an insider’s report on the incident, they “believe it may […]

Hall of Famer and NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal said he was ashamed to learn about the gambling scandal that has involved three NBA luminaries. "I know Chauncey [Billups], I know Damon [Jones] very well… I'm ashamed that those guys would put their families and their careers in jeopardy. … if you're making $9 million… how […]

Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Ayton’s debut fell short of expectations, with the center managing just 10 points and six rebounds in a 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. His quiet performance immediately drew criticism from Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. O’Neal didn’t hold back in his message to Ayton. “Listen, […]

Charles Barkley has never been shy about his opinions, but during the NBA’s opening week, the Hall of Famer admitted something rare. Before the debut of Inside the NBA on ESPN, he was nervous. “I was nervous today,” Barkley said. “Every person who has ever touched a basketball wanted to be on ESPN. They are […]

Undoubtedly, Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest and most influential players in NBA history. Altogether, he has won four championships, been a 15-time All-Star, 2000 NBA MVP, and 1993 Rookie of the Year, to name a few.  He did everything, but if things had been slightly different, he might have done more. Recently, O’Neal […]

On NBA Opening Night, Lakers phenom Luka Doncic squelched any worries about a potential groin injury against the Golden State Warriors. Though the Lakers lost 119-109, there was no stopping Luka. In total, Doncic came away with 43 points as well as 12 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and a steal. As a result, he […]

NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson share a special friendship, as the latter described to PEOPLE in June. Now, O’Neal is speaking out about how the emotional response to Iverson describing their friendship meant to him. Back in June, Iverson got teary-eyed when speaking about how much the four-time NBA champion’s friendship has enlightened […]

Orlando Magic fans have seen some of the best and most dominant players in NBA history. These stars have never brought a championship to the Sunshine State, but for brief moments in time, there were few better in the league. But who are the best and greatest Magic players in history? We’ll try to figure […]

It will be a while before anyone can say with certainty that Victor Wembanayama is one of the greatest players ever. However, he continues to show flashes of potential and has many years ahead of him. In the meantime, Wembanayama decided to join in the favorite tradition of every basketball fanatic, putting together their all-time […]

The long-running and beloved basketball studio show “Inside the NBA” is officially making its debut on ESPN this season. It marks a new era for the Emmy Award-winning program that has defined basketball coverage for more than three decades. Inside the NBA will serve as ESPN and ABC’s pregame, halftime, and postgame program for marquee […]

Leonardo DiCaprio finally stepped into the podcast world, and his debut did not disappoint. The 50-year-old Hollywood icon joined fellow actor Benicio Del Toro on New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, where the conversation shifted from filmmaking to sports legends in a way only the Kelce brothers can pull off, per JustJared. The Oscar […]

Sophie Rain made sure her 21st birthday stood out, and she did it with an NBA legend by her side. The OnlyFans star shared photos and videos from her night out in Las Vegas, where she crossed paths with Shaquille O’Neal. look who i ran into on my birthday !! pic.twitter.com/Gju11RH3Dd — Sophie Rain (@sophieraiin) […]

Amid a flurry of NBA offseason headlines, one story still raises questions: ESPN’s use of “Inside the NBA.” The iconic show, hosted by Ernie Johnson and featuring NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, will live on in the 2025-26 season nearly unchanged. “(Fans are) going to get the show they love in […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 At long last, the final 10. You know the names, there are no big surprises for shock value, […]

Everyone needs a friend like Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq recently revealed that he still keeps up with his former teammate and friend, Kobe Bryant, five years after his death. Shaq and Kobe played on the Lakers for eight seasons — 1996 to 2004 — and won three NBA championships together. “I always check in on Kobe’s […]

Shaq admits he has no idea how many companies the big fella endorsed over the years. That’s how big his empire has become. “I have no idea, brother. I’m just thankful for the opportunity,” O’Neal recently told HoopsHype when asked to tally his partnerships. The four-time NBA champion has become such a fixture in the […]

Since retiring from the NBA, Hall of Fame center and analyst Shaquille O’Neal has been a motivating force for the game’s elite centers, offering tough love and constructive criticism, including to Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid. It took him years to do it; however, O’Neal eventually did give Dwight Howard his flowers amid Howard’s Hall […]