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Legendary NBA centers Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard making amends was probably not on many fans’ 2024 bingo cards. O’Neal has long been known to level harsh criticism at Howard, ranging from beefs about the true owner of the nickname “Superman” to who had a more dominant run with the Orlando Magic. However, the Big […]

Although they were both at one point the best big man of their generation, Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard have not always seemed to see eye to eye. The two legendary centers shared eerily similar career trajectories, as both O’Neal and Howard got started with the Orlando Magic before departing for the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Hairstyle can reflect a person’s personality. Furthermore, it is a great form of expression. A lot of NBA players entered the league with hair. However, a lot of them would eventually go bald. For some, it was a matter of choice. But for others, it was simply due to age. Regardless, these NBA players had […]

The Los Angeles Clippers took a huge 128-117 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, but the win wasn’t as comfortable as the final score would suggest. The Thunder were able to take a 115-114 lead late in the final frame, but that only served to set up Paul George’s late-game heroics. George’s […]

The Memphis Grizzlies pulled off an impressive win against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. The Grizzlies’ 116-107 victory improved their record to 15-25. Rookie forward GG Jackson displayed an impressive scoring night, and his post-game interview with Shaquille O’Neal was quite wholesome. GG Jackson beams during an interview with Shaq Jackson finished the night […]

It’s been a roller coaster of a season for the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Darvin Ham might be on the hot seat. If that’s the case, the franchise could be searching for a new head coach sooner, rather than later. With that in mind, Shaq was asked if he’d ever consider coaching LA. […]

On the latest edition of the Pat Bev Pod, Patrick Beverly and his guest and cohost of the podcast Million Dollars Worth Of Game had nothing but praise to heap onto Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame member Shaquille O’Neal. Gillie discussed with Beverly and his cohost Rone how O’Neal’s dominant play at LSU gave him a foreshadowing […]

The Orlando Magic have had an embarrassment over the years when it comes to the center position, including most notably having the services of legendary big men Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard during the 1990s, 2000s, and extending into the 2010s. While neither player was able to bring a championship to the Magic, there has […]

A Shaq-Jusuf Nurkic beef is brewing? Well, maybe. At the very least, Shaquille O’Neal recently called Nurkic out for being “soft” after a report surfaced that the Phoenix Suns big man was considering pressing charges against Draymond Green following their previous altercation. “Per NBCS Sports, I don’t know if it’s true or not, but I […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were set to take on the Toronto Raptors at home on Wednesday, January 10. The Clippers’ Paul George is now 33 years old and still playing some of his best basketball. News of Kawhi Leonard’s lucrative contract extension has rocked the NBA world. The James Harden-led Clippers got lofty praise from […]

The Orlando Magic’s star player Paolo Banchero has etched his name in the NBA history books with a series of performances that outshine even the legendary feats of Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard during their tenures with the Magic. In his last six games, Banchero has been nothing short of phenomenal, averaging an impressive 32.2 […]

Stephen A. Smith doesn’t have the great Kobe Bryant as No. 2 on his Greatest of All Time list, and former Los Angeles Lakers big man Shaquill O’ Neal is not too happy about it. During a recent appearance on the Stephen A. Smith Show, O’Neal came to the defense of his former Lakers running […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the biggest household names in basketball — and for good reason. The NBA Hall of Famer has produced a career so dominant he continues to receive recognition to this day. This time, the flowers will be coming from Shaq’s first-ever team, the Orlando Magic. The Magic will be retiring O’Neal’s […]

Being at the top of your sport doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the GOAT at acting, particularly in the comedy arena, which requires timing, charisma and impeccable delivery. These 10 professional athletes, however, were able to defy the odds to become the 10 undisputedly funniest hosts of revered comedy institution Saturday Night Live. Judge our definitive […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are rolling and Kawhi Leonard is playing at an MVP level. After scoring 30 points on 9-of-16 shooting in the Clippers’ 131-122 win over the Phoenix Suns, Leonard joined an exclusive club featuring LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Artis Gilmore. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, the […]

It appears that Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is finding himself in legal trouble. The Basketball Hall of Famer and his production company, Jersey Legends Productions, are being sued by an associate, Donnie Wilson (h/t Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post). “The complaint was filed by Donnie Wilson in Los Angeles County Superior […]

As gambling continues to become legalized in more and more states, it’s no longer considered taboo to discuss what kind of wagers you’re making. It used to be that a network like ESPN wouldn’t even mention anything related to gambling… now there are programs, columns, and analysts on the payroll who deal exclusively with the […]

Christmas Day in the NBA is where stars shine the brightest. Christmas games are the biggest and most watched NBA games during the regular season. The teams and players chosen to play on the big day are always the best and most marketable in the league, and matchups are created with the idea of getting […]

It’s safe to say that Shaq didn’t agree with Chris Russo’s assertion about the greatest centers of all time. Russo, an old-school NBA purist, weighed in on Shaq’s placement amongst the all-time great big men on Wednesday’s edition of ESPN’s First Take. Russo asked rhetorically, “Shaq is, what, the fifth-best center in the history of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a fair share of NBA superstars play for their organization. The legendary Shaquille O’Neal is one star who dominated the early 2000s era. However, radio host and commentator Chris Russo gave a bold take that will upset Shaq fans. Stephen A. Smith and Jay Williams were the first to […]

If there’s one thing Shaquille O’Neal did in his NBA career it is win. He did a lot of winning with the Los Angeles Lakers and does not agree with the franchise hanging a banner for winning the NBA In Season Tournament. That banner went right up in the rafters next to some championship banners. […]

Shaquille O’Neal responded to Zion Williamson’s comments on the criticisms the New Orleans Pelicans star has received from Shaq and Charles Barkley, via NBA on TNT. “I’m the president when it comes to being a dominant big man,” Shaq said. “When it comes to being a dominant big man, I am the authority… I sat […]

Count NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal among those left mesmerized by the performance of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry Tuesday night versus the Boston Celtics. Shaq even came to a point where he admitted that he is seriously considering Curry as the “best player of all time.” Shaq: "I'm wondering is it time to putting […]

Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo putting up a monster 64 points on Wednesday night, the grudge match between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers was marred by altercations, especially postgame when Antetokounmpo stormed the locker room in an attempt to retrieve the game ball. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recently gave his two cents on the matter, […]

Shaquille O’Neal had a Shaqtin’ a fool moment on Friday after he hilariously forgot the name of Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton. Making things even funnier, he came up with a more absurd excuse. Haliburton and his dad appeared as guests on Inside the NBA, during which Shaq heaped a ton of praise for the […]

In a rather anticlimactic semifinal matchup, The New Orleans Pelicans were blown out of the water by the Los Angeles Lakers. Led by LeBron James, the Lakers advance to the NBA-In Season Tournament finals. As for the Pelicans, their poor showing didn’t sit well with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, who went after big man Zion […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards on Thursday by a final score of 131-126, giving the NBA world plenty of time to marvel at the success of the reigning MVP’s work on the court. The Sixers now find themselves in second place in the NBA’s Atlantic Division with a 13-7 record […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese recently shed light on her short hiatus from the team and the unexpected mentor who helped her navigate through it. Reese, who was back on the court Thursday for the first time since Nov. 14 in the Tigers’ triumph over No. 9 Virginia Tech, credited her time away for […]

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal expressed his excitement in an Instagram Story on Thursday as Angel Reese, known as “Bayou Barbie,” is set to make a much-anticipated return to the hardwood for No. 7 LSU against No. 9 Virginia Tech. Reese’s sudden departure from play, following a benching during the second half against Kent State on […]

As the Miami Heat wrapped up their 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament with a 131-124 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Heat center Bam Adebayo pulled a sweet Dream Shake out of his bag of post moves and roasted the Bucks Bobby Portis with it. The shake drew rave reviews from Shaquille O’Neal on commentary but also […]

Shaquille O’Neal is easily the most dominant center in the NBA during the 1990s to the early 2000s and has a car collection to match. Some of his career highlights include four NBA championships, three Finals MVPs, an NBA MVP, 15 All-Star Game appearances, and 14 All-NBA team selections. But while the Big Diesel is […]

The San Antonio Spurs are just 3-11 on the young NBA season, which has tempered the hype surrounding first overall pick Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 star center known as ‘Wemby.’ Wembanyama received a surprising comparison to Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol from NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal a few weeks, back, which caused Charles Barkley to […]

On Tuesday night the Phoenix Suns secured an In-Season Tournament win over the Portland Trail Blazers and Suns forward Kevin Durant continued to prove he’s one of the most talented scorers who has ever touched a basketball and stepped on the hardwood. Durant scored 31 points on 13-21 shooting in the 120-107 win, which was […]

Since his retirement from the NBA over a decade ago, former Los Angeles Lakers legendary center Shaquille O’Neal has established himself as somewhat of a mogul in the business world. It’s hard to go ten minutes watching television without seeing one or two commercials featuring O’Neal, and now the three-time Lakers champion is looking to […]

Draymond Green has once again found himself at the center of controversy thanks to his viral headlock of Rudy Gobert during the Golden State Warriors contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fans have been quick to call out Green for continually getting himself in trouble on the court, but he does have one guy standing in […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated is celebrating 112th years of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. Omega Psi Phi was the first international fraternity to be founded on a historically Black college campus. In honor of Founder’s Day here is a list of five notable “Men of Omega.”: Bayard Rustin, Jessie Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Steve Harvey […]

NBA on TNT’s Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley had some fun last night mocking the altercation that took place between Draymond Green and Rudy Gobert. Shaq pulled a Draymond Green last night on Inside the NBA as he put Charles Barkley in a chokehold 🤣 (via @NBAonTNT)pic.twitter.com/kfUIEGjcZ5 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 15, 2023 Shaq did […]

Sportsmanship is often promoted by the NBA. Because of this, it is unusual for fights to break out on the NBA hardwood. However, given that basketball is a physical and competitive sport, it isn’t a surprise to see tempers flare. In fact, throughout the history of the league, we’ve seen various physical altercations that even […]

Who is Shaquille O’Neal’s girlfriend? Shaq has had his fair share of relationships over the years as he navigated a basketball career. The only thing longer than O’Neal’s list of girlfriends is his list of accolades. He was a four-time NBA champion, three-time Finals MVP, MVP in 2000, 15-time NBA All-Star, eight-time NBA First Team, […]