The brand and legacy around the Los Angeles Lakers arguably call for them to win a championship almost every season. The volume of this call increases significantly when a star player joins the team. So when LeBron James and Anthony Davis teamed up in LA, an NBA championship title was on the cards.
In 2020, they brought home the trophy. However, like many fans, former Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal expected more banners to be hung. Shaq stated this in an interview recently. Additionally, the Big Diesel spoke about Anthony Davis’s role with the Lakers, leaving fans furious.
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In an interview with Vincent Goodwill from Yahoo Sports, Shaq commented on Anthony Davis and his performance so far this season. To start, Shaq believed that the 6’10” champion can’t be considered a big man. He said, “Let’s not get it twisted, Anthony Davis is not a big man, he’s a power forward”. The four-time NBA champion claimed that this is a never-ending debate. However, he didn’t deter from his opinion, and these comments left NBA fans furious online.
Fans pounce on Shaquille O’Neal for his hot take on AD
On Twitter, fans pounced on Shaq for his comments. They called him to be a hater and asked him to “hush”. Some even stated that the reason why no one is a Shaquille O’Neal fan is because of his harsh comments. Many also urged the Big Aristotle to get his facts right, since they believed that a “power forward is a big man”. One fan, in particular, tweeted, “This an absolute violation”.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
this an absolute violation😭 pic.twitter.com/b0eWkTFJm1
— #FireGlennRivers2022 (@prodiscplayer) December 13, 2022
We get it you don’t like the new generation
— 🎯🔥 Dedelifts (@bankrolldede) December 13, 2022
Bruh needs to hush sometimes goddamn https://t.co/LmLbBa6d6G
— Kenneth Deion Maye (@KennyMaye2Times) December 14, 2022
Shaq just a bonafide hater of any current big who's getting paid
— . (@Yankees_Heat_) December 13, 2022
Shaq Whenever he is done hating pic.twitter.com/KMNtV0bbZI
— Azari🇲🇦(majnona cazablanca) (@AhmedYetAzari) December 14, 2022
NOBODY CARES!!!!!!! Can Shaq please stop talking? My god
— DeBe (17-11) (@debe_yt) December 14, 2022
Shaquille O’Neal on Anthony Davis
While many might label the 15-time All-Star as a hater, Shaq stated that he comments only based on facts and love for the player in question. Shaq claimed to be a fan of Anthony Davis.
Shaq also mentioned that he isn’t being critical as he is giving him the same advice and treatment that he received from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Shaq on Anthony Davis: “I wish I could say AD for MVP…no power forward is playing the way AD is playing right now.” pic.twitter.com/t7T015dRAA
— Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) December 13, 2022
Additionally, he stated that he would “continue to stay on him” because he means well and understands the game the best.
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Shaq continued to praise the Los Angeles Lakers star. He stated that Davis is on the list of potential MVPs while also claiming that people will disagree with him. Shaq said, “No power forward is playing the way AD is playing right now.”
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Following this, Shaq voiced his hope for the Lakers to continue their winning run and make it to the playoffs. The Lakers are currently in 12th place on the Western Conference table with an 11-15 record so far this season.
What do you think of Shaq’s comments on AD? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.