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A sometimes forgotten aspect of Shaquille O’Neal’s legendary career is that he played with LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2009-2010 season. The then 37-year-old O’Neal arrived in Cleveland after a stint with the contending Steve Nash-Amar’e Stoudemire-led Phoenix Suns team. He arrived to the Cavaliers with much fanfare, winning an NBA championship […]

The ideal type of big man has changed in the league. Gone are the days when large men who could dominate the paint like Shaquille O’Neal and David Robinson were the ones who got all the praise. Now, lanky 7-footers with the skillsets of guards and the capability to shoot the lights out are all […]

The NBA regular season has now officially concluded and given way to the postseason, which began on Tuesday evening with Play-In games between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans (ironically in a rematch from Sunday afternoon) as well as a contest between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings, who faced off […]

The annual NBA All-Star Game is just around the corner. As we all know, it’s the time of the year when the best basketball players in the world come together for an exhibition game. Although there’s no bearing at stake in the All-Star festivities, it’s an event where basketball legends continue to cement their greatness […]

Shaquille O’Neal isn’t high on the Celtics’s title hopes as the playoffs loom. On the latest episode of The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, Adam Lefkoe asked O’Neal which team he’s hearing will win a championship but he doesn’t see it. He didn’t hesitate to say the Boston Celtics. Shaq says the Celtics are the most […]

The Golden State Warriors have had their issues this season. But they can breathe a little easier now that they’ve clinched a play-in spot and held off the Houston Rockets in the process. The Warriors picked up a huge win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, giving them the possibility of moving up to […]

NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal is widely recognized for his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is also a two-time Olympic Gold medalist. O’Neal recounted the time he tossed his Olympic Gold medal out of a car window in frustration because he had played restricted minutes in the game via a recent episode of […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers were four wins away from winning their third consecutive championship in 2002, Kobe Bryant thought of an interesting way to pay tribute to different iconic sports legends that came before him. In each game, Bryant arrived at the game wearing a jersey of athletes from different sports. For Game 1, […]

One of the more bizarre stories of the last two decades in the NBA has been the ongoing apparent beef between former Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic star centers Dwight Howard and Shaquille O’Neal. In many ways, Howard’s career was essentially a diet version of that of O’Neal’s, as both led their upstart Magic […]

The Brooklyn Nets haven’t quite become the team the NBA world envisioned over the last few years as many of the franchise’s best-laid plans have gone up in smoke. The Nets’ star forward Ben Simmons has been living off of past glory for many years now in the eyes of NBA fans and analysts. Former […]

Height is a significant aspect in basketball. With practically 90% of NBA players over six feet tall, one facet that often flies under the radar is the size of a player’s feet. After all, if Kevin Durant’s shoe size was just an inch smaller, the Brooklyn Nets could be in a very different position than […]

There are a lot of nitty-gritty factors scouts and teams look into to determine if a player has the potential to be a star in the NBA. While most fans will only see a player’s towering height and impressive skills, the size of their hands can also play a significant role. Interestingly, one NBA player’s […]

During the Phoenix Suns’ 115-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Kevin Durant made history; in need of just nine more points to surpass Shaquille O’Neal for eighth on the all-time scoring leaderboard, Durant scored his ninth and tenth points of the night on a midrange shot with over 10 minutes to go in the third […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has revealed that he will be exclusively watching women’s college basketball this March Madness, citing the heightened level of competition and excitement on the court. With the women’s NCAA Tournament looming, O’Neal’s declaration has sparked discussions about the evolving landscape of college hoops. O’Neal’s preference for women’s basketball stems from what […]

Late last week, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal spoke with Mario Chalmers on his podcast about whether or not Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is feared. Now it appears that LeBron is clapping back with this post on his Instagram Story: Last week, Shaq said that “nobody fears LeBron”. Today, LeBron’s story: (More on @Digits3App: […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may be the best team in the West record-wise, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. have yet to really earn the respect of many. Count Shaquille O’Neal as one of them, with the NBA legend even recently sharing a bold Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers prediction involving the OKC franchise. […]

Shaquille O’Neal was one of the several most dominant players ever during his prime, an unstoppable force of size, power, quickness and skill on the interior who guaranteed his team contention. Even after transitioning to a more supporting role after winning his fourth and final championship with the Miami Heat in 2006, O’Neal remained a […]

March has not been an issue for Matt Painter’s Purdue basketball program so far. They wrecked Illinois on the road and notched the title for being the Big Ten Conference’s outright champions. Braden Smith may have been the one to shut the doors on the Fighting Illini’s hopes of winning the championship but it was […]

Senior Day was extra special for LSU women’s basketball superstar Angel Reese. Not only is she playing what’s likely her final home game in Baton Rouge, but NBA icon and Tigers legend Shaquille O’Neal escorted Reese onto the floor for Senior Day festivities alongside her mother. Shaq is escorting Angel Reese, along with her mom, […]

The Phoenix Suns topped the Houston Rockets 110-105 on Thursday night in a game that saw Houston play physically against Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic. The Rockets were more than content to send the Suns big man to the foul line repeatedly, where shot a paltry 8-16. After the game, Nurkic compared himself to NBA Hall […]

As one of the rising stars of the NBA, Alperen Sengun continues to develop into a fantastic all-around player for the Houston Rockets. Sengun has turned into the Rockets’ catalyst as Houston enjoys its best season since 2019-20. The Rockets are still a long shot to make the playoffs with a 25-33 record, despite Sengun’s […]

The NBA 2K24 Wild West MyTeam event features another 100 OVR player item in the form of Shaq. Since introducing a 100 OVR Kareem Abdul Jabbar one week ago, 2K24 seems to be continuing the trend of creating even more insane player items. And what better way to continue the trend by adding a player […]

Few if any teams in NBA history were as dominant as the late 1990’s/early 2000’s Los Angeles Lakers, led by Shaquille O’Neal and the late Kobe Bryant. Bryant and O’Neal teamed up to win three straight championships for the Lakers; however, in the eyes of the media, the real story was found in the at-times […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Shaquille O’Neal knows what it takes to win championships in the NBA, and he tried to impart that knowledge to Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard following the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indiana. “There’s no reason you should be 3-7 with Doc Rivers over there… […]

The Indiana Pacers are well represented at NBA All-Star Weekend as the host team. The Pacers Skills Challenge team comprised of Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner won the event and Haliburton competed in the 3-point contest. Tyrese Haliburton is set to participate in the main event on Sunday for his second NBA All-Star […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s rookie season with the Miami Heat has been more successful than most would’ve imagined. The newly-minted 23-year-old old — happy birthday, Jaime! — has established himself as a crucial part of the Heat rotation, capable of handling more minutes and more offensive burden when called upon, but also willing and able to […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie big man Victor Wembanyama appears to have taken a stranglehold on the NBA’s Rookie of the Year race, which was long viewed as a two-man race between Wembanyama and Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren, but now figures to have the Spurs’ number one overall pick firmly in the lead. This […]

There have been plenty of dominant superstars in women’s college basketball over the years, but Caitlin Clark has forced her way into the greatest of all-time conversation with her electric play throughout her four years with the Iowa Hawkeyes. In fact, another hoops legend believes she belongs at the absolute top of that exclusive list. […]

On Wednesday night, LeBron James decided to sit out the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Utah Jazz. This game was the second of a back-to-back set, it was on Valentine’s Day, and it was the Lakers’ final game before the All-Star break, so James got a headstart on his mini-vacation. James’ absence opened up […]

Because of his on-air antics or bold takes, Shaquille O’Neal is sometimes falsely perceived as a joke. Those who tuned in to see the Hall of Famer get his jersey retired by the Orlando Magic on Tuesday experienced the full range of his one-of-a-kind personality. That included a selfless gesture during the ceremony. During his […]

The Orlando Magic have made an impressive performance turnaround in 2024. The Magic are 29-24 and sit sixth in the Eastern Conference. However, Shaquille O’Neal used to spearhead a dominant time with the franchise. Shaq discussed the special significance of his jersey retirement in Orlando. Shaq’s time with the Magic was unlike any other  Orlando […]

The Orlando Magic will retire legendary big man Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32 jersey in the rafters on Tuesday night, so Charles Barkley prepared a sweet congratulatory video for his dear friend. But of course, Barkley also made sure to clown his fellow Inside the NBA co-host by going through the list of teams O’Neal played […]

For the first time in the history of the Orlando Magic franchise, a jersey number will be retired this Tuesday, as they honor legendary big man Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq’s No. 32 Orlandi jersey will be raised to the rafters by the organization on the same night the team plays the Oklahoma City Thunder at home. […]

Shaquille O’Neal is making the most out of Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is even linking up with Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, whose brother Travis will be competing for his third title when the Kansas City Chiefs face off with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Shaq, ever the opportunist, used […]

In an age where big men acquiring guard skills becomes more common, the NBA has seen its fair share of unicorns in recent years — seven-foot giants who can comfortably bring the ball down and create their own shots with moves akin to that of a ball-handler. Just take a look at Victor Wembanyama for […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant were two of the most dominant players to wear a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. The superstar duo won three straight championships together. The Lakers are unveiling a statue for Bryant in LA, and Shaq made a bold claim on social media ahead of Mamba Night. Shaq claims he and Bryant’s […]

NBA players are some of the best celebrities to endorse a brand or product. As a result, it isn’t surprising that many major brands are willing to pay millions for players to promote their products or services. Because of this, not only do NBA players earn lucrative paychecks from their NBA teams, but these endorsement […]

On February 11, superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will take the field in Las Vegas to take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58. The Chiefs got to this point courtesy of a virtuoso postseason so far from Mahomes, who, even after what was considered a “down” regular season, […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s request for Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl is every Swiftie dream. Amid her Super Bowl debut, the basketball legend has expressed his desire to snag a VIP seat next to Taylor Swift during the game. In an exclusive chat with TMZ Sports, Shaq made his intentions clear. Hoping to score a premium […]