Owner of Al Pacino’s Cadillac Shaquille O’Neal Uses His Iconic Dialogue to Rip Kevin Durant

Sep 6, 2022 | 12:00 AM EDT

Owner of Al Pacino’s Cadillac Shaquille O’Neal Uses His Iconic Dialogue to Rip Kevin Durant

Sep 6, 2022 | 12:00 AM EDT

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is never shy of speaking out on topics related to the basketball world and beyond. Whether he is on the sets of ‘Inside the NBA’ or on his podcast, Shaq never hesitates to give his opinions. His latest victim was Brooklyn Nets star, Kevin Durant.

A major debate is going on regarding the status of ‘superstars’ in the league. It seems Shaq does not count KD as a ‘superstar’ due to the latter’s antics.

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Moreover, O’Neal used a reference from well-known actor Al Pacino’s film to bash KD. Shaq said, “Al Pacino said, you ain’t no gangster, you are a punk. I’ve been with made men. So, what I’m trying to say is, I don’t see Mike, I don’t see Kobe, I don’t see Dwade. If you ain’t doing what they did, don’t be looking for me to call you no superstar. That’s all I’m saying.“

Interestingly enough, Shaquille O’Neal is a huge fan of the veteran actor. Tony Montana, an iconic character from the film Scarface, drives a royal 1963 Cadillac Eldorado. Guess who is the owner of the iconic car currently? It is none other than former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal.

Kevin Durant splits the NBA world with his latest decision

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is no stranger to controversies. Ever since his blockbuster move to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016, he has had the world divided on opinions. While some hailed the move, others bashed him brutally.

Moreover, KD was the center of all rumors again during the offseason this year. After a disappointing season with the Nets, he had formally asked for a trade.

A few months later, the team announced that he will stay with the franchise for another season. Teams like the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, and even the Milwaukee Bucks were looking to sign the former NBA champion.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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