Shaquille O’Neal is a humble person. He gives respect to all the people who deserve it without second thoughts. Although, as a player, he was very competitive on the court and didn’t hold back anything against anyone. However, off the court, he has always been very humble. Shaq has also achieved a lot through his glorious career. Winning four championships, and being the Bill Russell Finals MVP in three of them. Moreover, he was also the MVP of the 2000 season.

In fact, used his 7-foot frame to its optimum and also his strength to score and rebound. Widely regarded as one of the top centers of all time, he was also part of the 75-anniversary team.

However, Shaq had to let go of his humility to make this grandiose proclamation. In other words, the Los Angeles Lakers legend declared that he is better than Michael Jordan despite once calling the Chicago Bulls legend the greatest of all time. But he said that while doing something very heartwarming. Here’s what actually panned out.

Shaquille O’Neal calls himself better than Michael Jordan

A video had recently gone viral where Shaquille O’Neal was seen admitting that he is better than the GOAT Michael Jordan. He said that to a child while talking to her on the side of a road. Now why would he do that? Shaq has always believed that Michael Jordan is better than anyone and has called him the greatest of all time. So, why did he go back to saying, “I’m better than Michael Jordan?”

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So, what had actually happened was that Shaq met a small girl on a road. She was with her little brother and her grandmother when Shaq walked up to her. Looking at his tall stature, she thought he was Michael Jordan and innocently asked if he was actually him. To this, Shaq made that comment of him being better than MJ to make the baby feel better and happy.

Shaq was on a drive to make people happy by giving out free pizzas when he met the girl and her grandma. He even asked the girl to ask her grandma if she can accept the Pizza from him. He used the MJ tag only for a heartwarming present. In the end, he also ended up teaching the kids some good manners.

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Shaq has always respected Michael Jordan and called him the GOAT. And his joke once again reinforced his love and respect for the six-time NBA champion.