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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most dominant players in the league. While off-court, fans have always witnessed the charming and gentle persona of the legend. After his retirement in 2011, the 4-time NBA champion has always connected with his fans through his social handles. Recently, the player’s Instagram post has garnered a lot of attention. 

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The legend posted a line-up of star players and asked the fans for their opinion. In his post, the 2001 NBA finals MVP asked the fans about which player is most likely to get benched. Did you share your opinion on the post? Who do you think the fans chose? Let’s find out.

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Kevin Durant gets targeted by the fans 

NBA giant Shaquille O’Neal’s star-studded line-up of players featured Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and the player himself. He captioned it, “you need a big man so i kno i’m good so who’s goin to the bench.”

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The Big Aristotle is known for his jolly nature and personality. While the post seems to be another way for him to connect with his fans, netizens went on to choose a particular player as their target.

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Most of the users called out the NBA player Kevin Durant. Some even questioned O’Neal’s intention. Let’s take a look at the comments.

Fans shared their opinion on Shaquille O’Neal’s post

Among the many in the majority, a user seemed confident of his answer and wrote, “There is no question kd on the bench.” One user criticized other netizens for not mentioning KD. The user said, Anyone not saying KD is stupid.”

Another user echoed the same feeling: “No disrespect, but prob KD.”

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A user named ‘seemoney22’ had a polarizing opinion and wrote, “Kd standing along those guys is a joke shaq. 4 of the top 10 players of all time and 1 guy that I won’t even get started on. KD not top 10 ever no one would argue that. But all the rest are . Don’t do that lol.”

Another user related it on better terms: “Respectfully we know KD going to the bench and on certain days it might be Lebron.”

What do you think about O’Neal’s tricky question? What are your thoughts on the opinion? Tell us in the comments.

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Pritha Debroy works with the NFL Lifestyle Desk at EssentiallySports, where she explores the league beyond the sidelines and focuses on the cultural nuances of football. Bringing a fresh perspective shaped by her background in basketball lifestyle stories and cross-sport expertise, she highlights how NFL athletes build influence off the field. A graduate of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, our in-house initiative that trains writers under industry experts, Pritha specializes in long-form features and player-driven stories that capture the evolving identity of today’s NFL stars. Pritha combines her passion for storytelling with a thoughtful approach to sports culture and lifestyle. With strong communication skills and an eye for detail, she brings a distinctive voice to NFL journalism, delivering engaging and insightful content that resonates with readers.

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