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When it comes to the conversation of GOAT duos, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant surely make the list. The Los Angeles Lakers pair were two of the greatest players of their generation. Their legendary partnership led to the last three-peat in the NBA. However, the dominant pairing broke up with the clash of strong-minded individuals. After revealing the origin of their separation, the Big Diesel revealed a major stand on the Lakers.

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After losing the 2004 NBA finals, the Lakers’ dinner was awkward. According to Shaq, the owner never looked at the Big Diesel the entire time. With his wife Shaunie O’Neal and uncle both present, it was an embarrassing situation. That became the final time he would see himself as a Laker. Now, in his new podcast, he made a major revelation.

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The four-time champion previously wanted to be a coach of the purple and gold. However, it seems Shaquille O’Neal isn’t a fan of his former side.

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Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t support the Lakers?

During his recent podcast, Spice Adams spoke about his NFL routes. Notably, the former star has his heart with two teams. When the same question went to Shaq, both the co-hosts were in for a shocker. The Big Diesel revealed he supports none of his former franchises, including the Lakers. Shockingly, he supports no organization.

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During the recent episode of the Big, Podcast Shaq said, “I don’t cheer for anybody. I cheer for individualism. I cheer for LeBron to be the number one scorer ever. I’m cheering for Steph Curry every time he put that shot up it goes in.”

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Shaq has revealed Steph Curry to be his favorite player in today’s NBA. One of the guys Shaq mentioned, LeBron James is a part of the Lakers. However, while the purple and gold struggle at 14-21, the King’s legacy is just over 500 points from being greater. The 18-time All-Star is chasing the most celebrated record, the all-time scoring crown. Before, Shaquille O’Neal had made the argument for James to become the GOAT if he surpasses Kareem Adbul-Jabbar.

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Do you think the dominant Lakers center will keep his stance? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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