NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is not only one of the greatest players of all time, but he has also established himself as a very likable personality off the court. From his various arguments with Charles Barkley to having his own podcast, the 7’1″ giant has become a fan favorite. His appearance on Stephen Curry’s former teammate’s podcast even won him an award.

O’Neal was a guest on former Golden State Warriors teammates, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson’s podcast, ‘All The Smoke’. They were awarded the ‘Best Single Episode’ at the Dot Comm Awards. ‘All The Smoke’ is a very well-received podcast. They’ve had guests like Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, etc.

The official page of the podcast on Instagram shared a post appreciating the recognition along with the caption, “You can’t do it by yourself, no matter how good you are.”?Shaq said this sentence in the episode while talking about his achievements in the NBA. Barnes gave a three-word shout-out to O’Neal. While sharing the post, he wrote, “Appreciate your time.”

Shaquille O’Neal spoke about how playing with great teammates elevated his game during his appearance on the podcast. Barnes and Jackson appreciate guests who are honest about their games and lives. Every episode is engaging and reveals a lot about players’ mentality.

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While he played for various different franchises, O’Neal managed to share the court with some legendary players. From winning 3 straight titles with Kobe Bryant for the Los Angeles Lakers to playing 1 season with LeBron James for the Cleveland Cavaliers, O’Neal was truly blessed to have Hall of Fame teammates.

Shaquille O’Neal, Matt Barnes, and Stephen Jackson form an unlikely trio

O’Neal is a four-time NBA Champion, three-time Finals MVP, and a 15-time All-Star to go along with various achievements throughout his career. He is one of the most decorated superstars of all time.

Meanwhile, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson have both won 1 championship each. While they weren’t the best players on their teams, they were great role players. Barnes won a championship as a part of Stephen Curry‘s Golden State Warriors in 2017 and Jackson won it with the San Antonio Spurs in 2003.

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The unlikely trio provided fans with some great content and they were rightly awarded the ‘Best Single Episode.’ Let’s hope they continue entertaining everyone. What are your thoughts on the episode? Let us know in the comments.