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NBA on TNT analyst and former Houston Rockets guard Kenny Smith has come out with a definitive statement explaining why he believes the Chicago Bulls would not have gotten eight straight championships if Jordan hadn’t retired in 1993. In a recent interview on ESPN’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith (no relation), Kenny Smith stated […]

It’s a tough question to ask now that Kobe Bryant has tragically passed away. Still, when he and Shaquille O’Neal were with the Los Angeles Lakers, many believed the dynasty fell short of living up to its full potential. In turn, it results in the obvious question: How many titles should they have won as […]

Shaquille O’Neal has reacted to the announcement that his longtime Los Angeles Lakers running mate Kobe Bryant is now immortalized as the third cover athlete of NBA 2K21. The tweet below shows the cover of the current-generation “Mamba Forever Edition” — one accompanied by the next-gen cover that boasts Bryant with the No. 24 jersey: […]

The unprecedented success of “The Last Dance” is undeniable. Nevertheless, it just isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, who himself has no problem with the documentary itself, recently explained why he would not subject himself to a similar process. O’Neal has a very compelling reason, and unsurprisingly, it all boils […]

NBA legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and NFL star Rob Gronkowski hosted a livestream party on Saturday night and decided to have some fun with a friendly game of HORSE. In the middle of the contest, however, Shaq destroyed the rim after throwing down a one-handed alley-oop. Shaq is playing Gronk in HORSE […]

While it’s true that the more strategic team usually wins basketball games, players’ physical advantages also pose a big factor in the outcome of NBA matches. We’ve seen scouts salivate over NBA prospects with ridiculous wingspans, but another rather underrated attribute is the size of a player’s hands. Having mittens for hands does pose a […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal still isn’t over the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. However, The Diesel is appreciative of all the great memories he and Kobe created together. Shaq and Kobe won three straight titles together on the Lakers. During an interview with Jenna Lemoncelli of Hollywood Life, O’Neal reflected on his friendship […]

The Miami Heat have appeared in five NBA Finals while winning three championships along the way. Thanks to players like legendary shooting guard Dwyane Wade, current Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James and Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal, among others, the Heat has become one of the best NBA franchises that the league […]

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal anticipates a tough road ahead for players to get to peak performance playing in Orlando, Florida during the “bubble” games. The 2019-20 season is scheduled to resume on July 30, with 22 teams set to partake in the restart of the campaign. O’Neal, arguably the most dominant player in […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is teaming up with Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski to lend a helping hand by doing what they do best: partying. O’Neal and Gronk have collaborated to produce a one-of-a-kind event that will all be for charity. Aptly entitled “Shaq’s Fun House vs. Gronk Beach,” this event […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made seven NBA Finals appearances and won five championships in his career. More than a few folks would consider Kobe to be the GOAT because of his performance on the biggest stage. Below is a breakdown of all seven of Kobe Bryant’s NBA Finals appearances. 2000 NBA Finals vs. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers became a dynasty during the early 2000s by winning three straight championships, but  they did face some major threats along the way. While the Lakers ultimately prevailed in the end in 2000, 2001, and 2002, there were multiple occasions during this run where it looked like they may fall short. Let’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal delivered a powerful message to New Orleans Saints players where he urged the team to stay together amid the Drew Brees controversy. The NBA Hall of Famer told the Saints that the national media is going to try and break the team apart, just like they did to him […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal had an important message to the New Orleans Saints during an emotional team meeting. After Drew Brees’ comments about the flag, there was clear friction between the team, and it turned out O’Neal was able to offer some words of wisdom on how the team should approach the situation. O’Neal […]

Behind Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and Robert Horry, the Los Angeles Lakers won three straight titles in 2000, 2001 and 2002 under the guidance of Hall of Fame tactician Phil Jackson. To win that first ring in 2000 over the Indiana Pacers, the Lakers first had to get past the Portland Trail Blazers in the […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal took part on the call that quarterback Drew Brees used to apologize to his New Orleans Saints teammates after some caustic words sent waves across the NFL. During a recent interview, the Saints gunslinger noted he “would “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America” during […]

LeBron James will go down in history as one of the greatest players to ever play the game. His decorated career speaks volumes of how much he has achieved, as well as how much he has contributed to the sport. Needless to say, LeBron is going to be a shoo-in first-ballot Hall of Famer once […]

Much has been said about the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant feud that ultimately led to O’Neal parting ways with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2004. However, what is an undeniable fact is how this duo dominated the league during their time together as teammates. O’Neal recently opened up about what he feels is the […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal recently shared his thoughts on the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. In a recent guesting on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Shaq denounced the killing, as he also spoke about what he teaches his own children when it comes to dealing with uniformed personnel of the […]

Since the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant back in January, every player that played alongside him or went up against him has a distinct memory of the five-time NBA champion and what he meant to them. Former Lakers forward Caron Butler is no different. Even though Butler only played one season […]

For retired NBA player Metta Sandiford-Artest, there is no doubt who are the best duo in the NBA. Recently, the former Los Angeles Lakers forward  tweeted a photo of Hall of Famers Shaquille O’Neal and the late Kobe Bryant, calling them the best one-two punch in league history. Best @NBA duo ever. Hands down. Go […]

During his legendary NBA career, Shaquille O’Neal made $286,344,668 in NBA money, per Spotrac. Shaq began his Hall of Fame career with the Orlando Magic. He made $3 million during his rookie season and won the Rookie of the Year Award. O’Neal finished the 1992-93 season with averages of 23.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists […]

Shaquille O’Neal says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant belongs in the GOAT debate with Michael Jordan and LeBron James. After “The Last Dance” docuseries concluded, O’Neal spoke to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith about the similarities between Bryant and Jordan and how the late Lakers icon was lucky to have developed a relationship with MJ, […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest players in NBA history, but free throws were never his strong suit. The legendary big man made just 52.7 percent of his foul shots throughout his 19-year professional career, and on Tuesday night, a fan took a shot at O’Neal’s lack of prowess from the charity stripe in […]

In the ‘9os reunion episode of NBA Inside Stuff, one of the stories that stood out came from Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal, who recalled the time he almost choked out then-Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley. Apparently, he wasn’t the only one, as Heat teammate Gary Payton also wanted to wrap his […]

One of the reasons behind the end of the Chicago Bulls dynasty in the 1990s was the fact that head coach Phil Jackson parted ways with the team following after the 1997-98 campaign. Whatever may have caused Jackson’s departure, the fact of the matter is that he joined the Los Angeles Lakers where he would […]

According to NBA legend Karl Malone, one of his former Utah Jazz teammates was never the same after a harrowing incident with Shaquille O’Neal. During Inside Stuff’s ’90s Reunion posted prior to the final episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” Charles Barkley asked the virtual room of 20-plus former players if there were any hoopers […]

The NBA recently did a single-episode reboot of hit 90’s show “NBA Inside Stuff,” which was hosted by none other than the show’s original host, Ahmad Rashad. The reunion episode featured some of the biggest superstars of the 90’s era in what was a very enjoyable evening of conversation. One of the highlights of the […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recently said his one-on-one game was like fellow Hall of Famer Grant Hill. The Diesel also admitted he wanted to put moves on Hakeem Olajuwon back in the day. When he was slim with the Orlando Magic, O’Neal sometimes displayed his point center skills. The four-time champion told Tom Haberstroh of […]

Playing professional basketball requires athletes to keep a certain standard of fitness and health. There’s a lot of running, jumping and other general movements in an 82-game NBA season that requires players to be in top shape to perform at the best of their abilities throughout the long grind. Of course, not everyone who has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most popular and recognized franchise in NBA history. No, they don’t own the most championships (that title belongs to the Boston Celtics), but if you went around the world, chances are, you would find more Lakers fans than anything else. It’s why there’s often an argument over all time […]

NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady picked quite a formidable all-time Orlando Magic squad on Thursday. Speaking with Dante Marchitelli on the Orlando Magic Pod Squad, T-Mac picked himself and Penny Hardaway as the team’s all-time best backcourt duo. He then added the likes of Grant Hill, Dwight Howard, and Shaquille O’Neal in the frontcourt. What […]

After proclaiming how easily he’ll dominate Draymond Green had they matched up during the day, NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal also bared how his 2000’s Los Angeles Lakers team could have handled the Golden State Warriors’ sharp-shooting superstar Stephen Curry. The retired 7-foot-1 center, who now works as an analyst for TNT, shared a hypothetical […]

Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal thinks the San Antonio Spurs’ 1998-99 NBA title should be null and void. During an episode of “The Big Podcast,” O’Neal said–as far as he was concerned–the Spurs and Tim Duncan only have four rings to their tally (via Jeff Garcia of News 4 San Antonio): O’Neal blasted the […]

Shaquille O’Neal has no problem with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. He just does not believe Green would stand any chance of guarding him, especially in his era. Dray previously said during an appearance on Showtime’s “All The Smoke” podcast that he and Warriors point guard Stephen Curry would have caused Shaq tons of […]

Mavs owner Mark Cuban has offered a response to comments made by NBA legends Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, who recently noted that the 2019-20 season should be cancelled due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic. At first, Barkley felt that games could be played at a later date. Now, however, he feels it’s […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest big men the NBA has ever seen. Some might even say that he was the most physically dominant player in league history. Throughout his decorated career, the 7-foot-1 mammoth also amassed quite a fortune in earnings. According to Spotrac, this amounts to a whopping $286 million in the […]

In 1989, one year after Team USA’s men’s basketball team settled for bronze in Seoul, FIBA voted to change the rule barring American professional basketball players from participating in the Olympics. In 1990, USA Basketball formed a committee to select the 12-man roster. The committee was headed by C.M. Newton, the University of Kentucky athletic […]

The 1992 Dream Team is widely considered to be the best basketball team ever formed in the entire history of the sport. It’s hard to refute this notion considering Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson were all on this squad, regardless of the fact that Bird and Magic were both already at the tail […]