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The NBA has a 75-year rich history. Along the journey, countless icons have graced the game. Some changed the game forever while others mastered the craft to its pinnacle. Ever since the Top 10 conversations have opened up. Each list can be unique, yet some mentions are considered unanimous picks. So, a fan was left perplexed when ChatGPT, an AI-calibrated software disrespected both Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant.

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The basketball enthusiast’s cries were loud enough for the Big Diesel to hear. The four-time champion even posted the clip on his Instagram stories.

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Shaquille O’Neal posts an NBA fan’s strong stand against ChatGPT

As the era of AI begins, ChatGPT has gained major credibility as an established powerhouse. Within seconds, the algorithm provides users with answers well backed by evidence. So recently, some fans went on the platform asking for the NBA’s Top 10 players in history. The obvious names were present – Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. While most of the popular choices were all present, the software denied Kobe Bryant the honor. For most stans, the Mamba is a blind selection among the pantheons of the greats.

So a fan called out ChatGPT for ignoring the five-time champion. “I see Kobe Bean is not on the list so I already got a problem,” the fan said.
He received a swarm of support for his take. Amongst them, there was also a 7-foot NBA legend, Shaquille O’Neal. He stood up for his ‘little brother’ and shared the video on his Instagram story.

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If you are wondering, yes, the Big Diesel was on the list. However, ChatGPT somehow spelled his name incorrectly. The list read Shaquille O’Neill. The fan wasn’t able to spot the software’s mistake. But he did give his own version of the NBA’s Top 10. The fan ranked it as such-

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  1. Michael Jordan
  2. LeBron James
  3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  4. Shaquille O’Neal
  5. Kobe Bryant
  6. Magic Johnson
  7. Larry Bird
  8. Stephen Curry
  9. Hakeem Olajuwon
  10.  Tim Duncan

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He placed Bill Russell, a center Shaquille O’Neal respected in his Top 20. Wilt Chamberlain, a goliath who set unbeaten records stands just outside this prestigious list.

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Do you agree with this fan’s rankings? Let us know what your list would be in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is a senior NBA Newsbreak specialist at EssentiallySports, trusted for his real-time coverage and fast, accurate updates on league developments. With five NBA seasons and two Olympics coverages under his belt, Anuj stands out as the go-to reporter for the NBA Matchday Newsdesk. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, he continuously refines his hard reporting with grounded storytelling shaped by fan culture and court-level insights. An economics graduate and lifelong OKC fan since the Supersonics era, Anuj combines analytical thinking and a genuine passion for basketball. He’s recognized for both his live news coverage and feature writing, with aspirations to someday interview Russell Westbrook. Anuj’s reporting is marked by its reliability, depth, and strong connection to the pulse of the NBA.

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