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It was a marquee matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night as LeBron James made his return to his beloved home city. As it turns out, the crew of NBA on TNT also wanted to celebrate the occasion by coming up with a very special race between hosts Shaq […]

Anthony Davis has been having a resurgent season after being hampered by injuries the last couple of years and after his latest performance in a road win over the Milwaukee Bucks, he further etched his name in Los Angeles Lakers lore. Davis finished with a statline of 44 points, ten rebounds and three blocked shots. […]

One point of contention in today’s NBA is the ever-divisive load management issue. The regular season is ever the grind that it was, at 82 games, and yet it takes only a maximum of 28 games to decide an NBA champion. Thus, the risk-reward calculus weighs heavily towards the postseason’s favor. Nonetheless, Shaquille O’Neal and […]

There’s no question that Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have a ton of respect for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s game. The Oklahoma City Thunder star has set the NBA ablaze with a breakout fifth season in the league. But Shaq and Chuck do need to learn to put some respect on his name. The two Inside the NBA […]

On a recent episode of The Big Podcast, Shaquille O’Neal went out of his way to give the most disingenuous comment of all time to his fellow former member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard, who is currently playing in the Taiwan League. “You should never be complimented for being a good fighter because […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, simply put, have been terrible to begin the 2022-23 campaign. They have now fallen to 5-11 after losing to the Phoenix Suns, 115-105, and they are slowly running out of chances to turn things around. LeBron James’ injury hasn’t helped matters, that’s for sure. However, one player cannot be put at […]

Shaq has never been a very big fan of Dwight Howard. These two have gone back and forth for what feels like an eternity now. This only means that you just know Shaquille O’Neal had to have something to say about Howard’s eye-popping debut in Taiwan. For those that may have been a bit out […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Shaq’s upcoming HBO documentary which provides an inside look at the Los Angeles Lakers icon’s colorful NBA career. Naturally, the show’s storyline is expected to lean heavily on Shaquille O’Neal’s relationship with the great, late Kobe Bryant. As it turns out, however, there’s a bit of a […]

It’s no secret that Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant were not the best of friends during their time together as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it’s also widely known that Shaq was able to bury the hatchet with Kobe years later, and these two icons became very close after their time in the […]

Right now, NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal has earned the reputation of being one of the funniest and nicest dudes around the league. When he’s not making hilarious jokes during NBA on TNT broadcasts, Shaq is out doing all sorts of charitable work out of the genuine goodness of his heart. It’s hard to imagine that […]

Kanye West. That’s it. That’s the intro. The living legend recently came up with another mind-boggling rant, which this time around, accused Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James of being a puppet. Like LeBron, he claimed the likes of Shaq, Jay-Z, and Beyonce are being controlled as puppets as well. According to Ye, he’s the […]

Victor Wembanyama understands Shaquille O’Neal’s concerns about his ability to match up with stronger big men in the NBA such as Zion Williamson and Joel Embiid. However, he wants the basketball icon and the rest of the world to know that he’s not worried about it. Speaking to BasketNews on Thursday ahead of his national […]

Paolo Banchero continues to show why the Orlando Magic made him the no. 1 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, and he could very well be the next best thing that happened to the team after Shaquille O’Neal. On Monday against the Houston Rockets, Banchero exploded for another 30-point game. He also had six rebounds, […]

All of the brouhaha surrounding Kyrie Irving almost makes us forget that it wasn’t too long ago that the Brooklyn Nets fired head coach Steve Nash. Kyrie’s antisemitic scandal and eventual suspension somewhat overshadowed the Nash dismissal, as well everything else that’s going on over there in Brooklyn. For his part, Hall of Fame big […]

Amidst all the controversy surrounding Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving and the antisemitic movie controversy, Kanye West tweeted out in support of him. The headline-grabbing rapper sent out a tweet featuring just the Nets star’s closeup shot with a Nike headband on. Without any words, he spoke volumes in support of someone who he […]

Dwight Howard has a long-standing feud with Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal. These two have gone back and forth for what now feels like an eternity. For his part, Howard seems to now want to end his beef with Shaq, and he believes the best way to do it would be in a wrestling […]

Shaquille O’Neal has never been afraid to put his foot down on his NBA takes. But Shaq decided to do the opposite earlier this week, putting his feet up in his latest appearance on Inside the NBA. In introducing the first set of Shaqtin a Fool entries for the 2022-23 season, Shaq got real cozy […]

NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal didn’t hold back in his criticism of Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who is making headlines as of late with his controversial social media activities. Shaq refused to comment and expound on Irving’s recent actions, but he did share some strong words for the Nets star. He emphasized the needs for […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Giselle Bündchen recently announced they had officially filed their divorce after 13 years of marriage. The seven-time champion received some support from NBA hall of famer and TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal, who knows what it is like playing on the biggest stage amid going through a divorce. […]

John Wall has been quite a revelation for the Los Angeles Clippers in his first two games of the season. He’s looked like his old self again now that he’s with his new team, and it is clear that the former All-Star will be playing a key role for the Clippers this season. The one […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal has an unwavering loyalty to his beloved Purple and Gold. However, Shaq can also be the team’s biggest critic when needed. This was exactly the case on a recent episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq. The Hall of Fame big man isn’t exactly pleased with his team’s sluggish start […]

In case you missed it, Stephen A. Smith previously revealed that Draymond Green delivered such a vicious blow on Jordan Poole that he ended up knocking out his Golden State Warriors teammate. Looking at the video and seeing how Poole’s body seemed to drop as soon as Green hit him, it does seem that Stephen […]

Shaquille O’Neal has got to be one of the most prominent ex-NBA players turned entrepreneur in the history of the game. Shaq has investments in all sorts of business ventures, which also include no less than 17 Auntie Anne’s Pretzels stores. Well, not anymore. As it turns out, the Hall of Fame big man decided […]

As one could point out at first glance, there are major parallels in Dwight Howard and Shaquille O’Neal’s careers. They both began their successful careers with the Orlando Magic, led the franchise to an NBA Finals appearance, and then moved to the Los Angeles Lakers later in their careers. But where their similarities end, their […]

LeBron James is closing in on one of the most storied records in NBA history: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record. The Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar needs just 1,325 points to become the league’s all-time leading scorer. Basketball fans everywhere are anxious to see when he pulls it off, including Shaquille O’Neal. O’Neal brought up the topic […]

Zion Williamson’s body transformation has been a pleasant surprise for New Orleans Pelicans fans everywhere. The biggest criticism of the former Duke star has been his body. Many felt that playing at a large weight with his playstyle could lead to him getting injured easily. It seems like this was the same advice Zion’s trainers […]

The Phoenix Suns will have a new owner in the near future after Robert Sarver put the team up for sale because of the backlash from his racial remarks and sexual misconduct in the workplace. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has already expressed an interest in purchasing the franchise, but he could have a possible business […]

Shaquille O’Neal is widely considered as the most physically dominant player who ever played in the NBA. But even Shaq knows he doesn’t have the muscle to back down Jeff Bezos, financially speaking, of course. In fact, when he learned that Bezos is among those rumored to be in the mix of potential buyers of […]

Ime Udoka’s situation with the Boston Celtics has been a very polarizing subject. Some folks believe that the year-long suspension he was slapped with was too harsh a punishment for his indiscretion, while others argue that it’s only fitting for his violation of company policy. Whatever the case may be, NBA icon Shaq just hopes […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons is still trying to work his way back to 100 percent form. Simmons missed the entire 2021-22 NBA season because of an internal rift with his previous team, the Philadelphia 76ers, and mental struggle issues. Simmons recently opened up about what he’s gone through during an episode of JJ Redick’s […]

It’s easy to forget when he’s cracking jokes on Inside the NBA, but Shaquille O’Neal is a massive man. The former Los Angeles Lakers is perhaps one of the most physically dominant players thanks to his large physique. During his prime, Shaq was easily one of the scariest players to face, just because of his […]

During his unveiling as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Patrick Beverley was asked to share his thoughts about playing alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In true Pat Bev fashion, the veteran savagely responded by saying that it’s the other way around — that LeBron and AD are going to be playing […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is not only one of the most dominant centers of all time, but he is also one of the most expressive players the league has ever seen. Known for his comedic stylings, Shaq didn’t necessarily get along with all of his teammates, most notably beefing […]

Despite the fact that he’s played for no less than six NBA teams throughout his 19-year career, there’s no denying that Shaquille O’Neal’s loyalty will always lie with his beloved Los Angeles Lakers. Nevertheless, Shaq is the type who always calls a spade a spade, and unsurprisingly, he had some brutally honest truth to share […]

Kevin Durant shocked the basketball world earlier this summer when he demanded that Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks be relieved from their respective posts. KD pretty much gave the organization an ultimatum as he made them choose between himself and Nash/Marks. His ploy didn’t work, though, and apparently, they’ve […]

Shaquille O’Neal knows what it’s like to be truly one of one. The four-time NBA champion has famously called himself and Wilt Chamberlain the two “most dominant” players of all time, but even his fellow Los Angeles Lakers great wasn’t quite the singular on-court presence O’Neal was during his playing prime. Which current superstar occupies a similar […]

Critics and fans alike have pointed to more than a few reasons as to why Russell Westbrook failed to make a significant impact for the Los Angeles Lakers in his first season with the team. Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal has now chimed in on the issue, and the Hall of Fame big man has a […]

Shaquille O’Neal was an absolute force to be reckoned with during his time in the league. Unsurprisingly, Shaq came across more than a few rivals that wanted to knock him off his perch. One of them happened to be Hall of Fame big man Alonzo Mourning. Shaq and Mourning had their fair share of intense […]

After a tumultuous offseason spent asking the front office for a trade, Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant just couldn’t catch a break. It’s clear that Durant just doesn’t command respect from some NBA legends. Only a week after being called by Barkley as an “abject failure” for his playing career outside the Golden State […]