“I Don’t Wanna Speak on Him as if I’m Holier”-Shaquille O’Neal Offers Help to Jon Jones Following His Arrest

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the biggest players to set foot on an NBA court and wouldn’t look out of place in a fight too. He appeared on ESPN MMA and spoke at length on a multitude of topics. These included the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones. The 4 time NBA Champion said ‘Bones’ can call him anytime he wants to talk. 

Shaquille O’Neal says he is there for Jon Jones

“I love Jon Jones. If he ever needs to talk to me, he can call me. I don’t wanna speak on Jon Jones as if I’m holier than though. I’ve never been that type of person. I don’t want to talk about his discretions online like this. But Jon needs to know and understand that if he needs anything from me he can call me, he can text me. I wish him and his family the best,” said ‘Shaq.’

‘Shaq’ refrained from sharing an opinion on ‘Bones.’ He said he will not sit and make comments on someone else thereby kicking them while they are down. 

“He’s also one of my favorite fighters, but again I’m not gonna sit here and say Jon should do this or that. We have too many people doing that right now. Kicking people when they’re down. I’m never going to do that.” 

His comments are similar to UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou’s, “people shouldn’t throw stones like we’re all perfect. 

Jon Jones’ latest brush with the law came in the early hours of the 26th of March. He was pulled over by a patrolman who heard a gunshot. Later Bones was arrested on 4 different counts. These include aggravated DWI, no proof of insurance, possession of an open container and negligent use of firearms. The UFC Light Heavyweight Champion pleaded guilty to the DWI charge and avoided jail time. 

He recently had a Twitter interaction with followers. Over here he revealed that he chooses to focus on his good traits which is what helps him overcome adversity and remain successful.

It has clearly helped him as he has overcome legal trouble on numerous occasions and holds the record of the most title fight wins in the UFC.