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Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal Rejoices as Stephen Curry Seals His 4TH NBA Title With the Warriors

Published 06/17/2022, 11:30 AM EDT

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The Warriors finally brought the trophy back home, as they win their 4th title in 8 years. After struggling with injuries for two seasons, the Dubs had their championship squad back. The trio, Stephen Curry, Klay, and Green played their 6th Finals in the last 8 seasons. This was one of the toughest championship runs the Dubs have been through.

Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green have shown their greatness, being named among the greatest trios of all time. The 4-time champions have now joined the Lakers legend, Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq congratulated the trio and the Dubs on winning the title.

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The Dubs trio joins the 4 Ring Club with Shaquille O’Neal

O’Neal is a 4 time NBA champ himself, winning titles with Kobe Bryant and Dwayne Wade. Steph won his 4th title in his 13th year, winning his first Finals MVP as well. Shaq had to welcome the 3 new members joining the 4 Ring Club. O’Neal praised the trio before the game was even over. This was the Warriors‘ 7th NBA championship, ranking them third on the list of the most ring won by a franchise.

Curry went off in game 6, putting up 36 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds. Whereas game 6 Klay was nowhere to be found, he scored 12 points, splashing 2 triples. Green had his share in rebounds, grabbing 12 of them. While this was their 4th ring, it came after going through the toughest teams in the league.

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The 2022 playoffs were more than entertaining

The Celtics had the chance to win their 18th title, which would’ve been the most by any team. Although, they couldn’t stop the Dubs in games 4, 5, and 6. Jaylen Brown was the best player in the Finals for the Celtics, making big-time shots.

This postseason was one for the books. The Celtics went past the reigning champs and the Heat, beating both of them in game 7. Whereas the Warriors went past the Joker, the young and motivated Grizzlies and Luka’s Mavs to get to the Finals.

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Shaquille O’Neal, Net Worth $400 Million, Bought 7000 Gallons of Gas a Month Incurring Massive 6 Figure Bill

As the 2021-22 season comes to an end, players will have their time off the court and fans will have their favorite teams making moves so as to prepare for the next season.

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Balraj Singh Babrah

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Balraj Singh Babrah is an NBA writer with EssentiallySports. He has been an NBA fan since 2016, and watching Curry shoot from distance inspired him to play basketball. Additionally, he loves analyzing and predicting games based on stats.
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