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New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Shaq details why ‘I f–king hate' Rudy Gobert in wild rant as bad blood intensifies
Shaquille O'Neal's longstanding feud with Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert took an even more drastic twist Thursday. The NBA Hall of Famer has traded barbs with Gobert for years, but this time it got personal. 'I f–king hate Rudy Gobert,' said O'Neal on his podcast 'The Big Podcast with Shaq.' Advertisement 'Because that motherf–ker making $250 million, [and] he don't deserve it, dawg. F–k that. As the president of The Big Man Alliance, you making big money, play like a f–king big man. That's it. Throw some [elbows], knock some people out, don't be letting little white dudes from Denver dunk on you and talk s–t to you.' Gobert, a four-time defensive player of the year, has averaged 11.7 rebounds, 12.6 points, 2.1 blocks and 0.7 steals per game in his 12-year career. O'Neal is hoping those accomplishments aren't enough to make the two Hall of Fame counterparts. Advertisement 'If Rudy Gobert gets into the Hall of Fame, I'll wear this dress to the motherf–king ceremony,' said O'Neal while holding up a picture of Charles Barkley wearing a dress in a WeightWatchers commercial. O'Neal has targeted Gobert since at least 2021, when he made fun of his lack of offensive ability. Shaquille O'Neal is not a big fan of Rudy Gobert still. YouTube | Shaquille O'Neal Advertisement 'I'm not gonna hate, but this should be an inspiration to all the little kids out there,' O'Neal said. 'You average 11 points in the NBA, you can get $200 million.' His opinion of Gobert is so low that he even had rival Draymond Green's back when Green was suspended for putting Gobert in a headlock in 2023. Last season, O'Neal told Complex that Gobert was the worst NBA player of all time, along with Ben Simmons, whom he called 'another bum.' Advertisement Gobert responded to that diss on social media. O'Neal previously said he doesn't like Gobert because he averages 12 points per game. AP 'It is sad to see someone that has accomplished as much as you did @SHAQ both in sport and business still be triggered by another man's finances and accomplishments,' Gobert said. 'I get the entertainment part but unlike other folks, you don't need that stuff to stay relevant.'
Los Angeles Times
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Kobe Bryant not in NBA's all-time top 10? Shaq thinks that ranking is ‘criminal'
Shaquille O'Neal has an issue with a recent ranking of the all-time best NBA players. On Monday, Bleacher Report released its list of the 'top 100 NBA players ever,' based on a compilation of rankings from a 'legion of B/R NBA experts, writers and editors.' O'Neal finished just outside the top five. He didn't seem to have an issue with that. Shaq's beef was with the placement of his former Lakers teammate, the late Kobe Bryant, who landed outside of the top 10. 'Kobe at 11 is criminal,' O'Neal wrote on X in the comments of a Bleacher Report post that revealed the list's top 20. He left his comment a little more than an hour after the original Bleacher Report post went live. Here are the 10 players ranked ahead of Bryant, in order from the top: Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain and Stephen Curry. Bryant is followed on the list by Hakeem Olajuwon, Kevin Durant, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West. O'Neal has made no secret of his feelings on where Bryant ranks among the league's all-time greats. In 2023, the Diesel told The Times that his 'first team' on such a list would be himself, Bryant, Jordan, Johnson and James. (Coming off the bench for O'Neal on that hypothetical team were Curry, Allen Iverson, Duncan, Karl Malone, Isiah Thomas and Abdul-Jabbar.) Last month, in connection with the Netflix docuseries 'Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal,' Shaq revealed another personal top 10 list in which he ranked Bryant at No. 2, behind Jordan and just ahead of James. Bryant ranks fourth in all-time NBA scoring (33,643 points) and his 'Mamba Mentality' work ethic is still cited as a major influence on current athletes. He spent the first eight years of his career as Lakers teammates with O'Neal, with L.A. winning three NBA titles during that span. Those Lakers also lost to the Detroit Pistons in the 2004 NBA Finals. Soon after, O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat, with tension between the two superstars seen as one of the main reasons for the move. O'Neal won another NBA title with the Heat in 2006. Bryant won two more with the Lakers, in 2009 and 2010. Over the years, O'Neal and Bryant acknowledged their rocky relationship as teammates but also insisted that they actually were close friends. 'I just want people to know that I don't hate you, I know you don't hate me. I call it today a 'work beef,' is what we had,' O'Neal told Bryant on 'The Big Podcast with Shaq' in 2015. 'We had a lot of disagreements, we had a lot of arguments,' he said later. 'But I think it fueled us both.' Years later, when it appeared their feud might be heating up again, the two NBA greats took to social media to nip that notion in the bud. 'Ain't nothin but love there,' Bryant wrote of his relationship with O'Neal. 'It's all good bro,' Shaq responded. Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among the nine people who died in a Jan. 26, 2020, helicopter crash in Calabasas. O'Neal was one of the speakers at the Feb. 24, 2020, memorial service for 'my friend, my little brother Kobe Bryant and my beautiful niece Gigi.' 'Kobe and I pushed one another to play some of the greatest basketball of all time and I am proud that no other team has accomplished what the three-peat Lakers have done since the Shaq and Kobe Lakers did it,' O'Neal said. 'And sometimes like immature kids, we argued, we fought, we bantered, we assaulted each other with offhand remarks on the field. Make no mistake, even when folks thought we were on bad terms, when the cameras are turned off, he and I would throw a wink at each other and say let's go whoop some ass. 'We never took it seriously. In truth, Kobe and I always maintained a deep respect and a love for one another.'
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'People will always talk'- NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal speaks out after wild gossip
'People will always talk'- NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal speaks out after wild gossip (Image Source: Getty Images) In the first week of June, strange stories started to pop up online about former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal. Blogs and social media pages claimed he was secretly dating someone from inside the NBA world. These rumors spread fast on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter ), and gossip websites. People began asking questions. Was it true? Who was involved? Known for his honesty and humor, Shaquille O'Neal didn't wait long to speak up. And he didn't disappoint. Shaquille O'Neal speaks out about recent dating rumors On June 9, Shaquille O'Neal talked about the rumors on a live episode of 'The Big Podcast with Shaq', which he co-hosts this show with Spice Adams and Nischelle Turner. During the show, Shaq was calm but firm. He said, 'Let's stop the lies. I'm not in any secret relationship. I'm too old for this high school drama.' His co-hosts laughed, but they also agreed with Shaq, and his tone made it clear he wanted to end the gossip then and there. Right after the episode, he posted a short video clip from the podcast on his Instagram (@shaq). In the caption, he wrote: 'People will always talk. I'm just living the truth.' This one short video was shared across many platforms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo It gave fans a simple answer; Shaq was not hiding anything. Shaquille O'Neal explains his focus and shares his thoughts USA Today Sports published a brief interview with Shaquille O'Neal on June 10. He discussed the situation and said, 'I've made mistakes previously, but I am not hiding', he stated. "Right now, my attention is on my job, my children, and assisting the next generation. That's what I care about." After 19 years in the NBA, Shaq retired in 2011. He has developed a successful business and media career since then, gaining respect as a businessman as well as a player. His podcast partner, Spice Adams, added a funny comment after the rumors were cleared. He said, 'Shaq is too busy running businesses to chase drama.' Shaq Explains Why He HATES The NBA Today It's not the first time Shaq has had to deal with gossip, but each time, he keeps it real. He doesn't yell. He doesn't fight. He just tells the truth in a simple way. Shaquille O'Neal is still a strong voice in 2025. And with just a few words, he ended the noise and reminded everyone who he is. Also Read: 'Protecting our home court'- Myles Turner promises fans that Indiana Pacers will bounce back for NBA Finals
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shaquille O'Neal Reveals How He Squashed Beef With Dwight Howard
Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard are no longer beefing after 17 years of animosity between the two legendary centers. Their career trajectories have more similarities than some would like to admit, although O'Neal collected more championship rings than Howard. After starting their careers in Orlando, becoming two forces to reckon with, both O'Neal and Howard continued their journey in Los Angeles. Shaq signed a seven-year, $121 million contract with the Lakers in 1996 free agency, while Howard was traded from Orlando in 2012 to create what turned out to be one of the worst super teams in NBA history alongside Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, and Steve Nash. Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard have had an ongoing beef.© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Four years before D-12 joined the Lakers, he wore a Superman cape on his way to the slam dunk contest win. O'Neal was previously called "Superman" during his active days, and seeing people calling Howard that didn't sit well with him. Nearly 20 years have passed since the start of their rivalry. Even after retiring, O'Neal kept firing shots at Howard now and then. Advertisement It all changed after Howard requested O'Neal to walk him out at the 2025 Hall of Fame ceremony. The four-time NBA champion accepted the request and called Howard his boy. After many years of beefing with each other, they sat to talk in the latest episode of O'Neal's "The Big Podcast with Shaq." A clip shared on Friday (via Legion Hoops on X) shows how these two buried the hatchet and ended the seemingly never-ending beef after they were at the same bar. "You surprised me at the bar," O'Neal said. "I'm at the bar and he just got his jersey retired. I'm sitting there and everybody think we were going to (expletive) fight. Advertisement "I'm sitting there and I got my back to the door. My boy with me, he's smoking. Dwight come up with this big swole, muscled dude and they stand behind me... I turn, I see Dwight and I'm like, 'Oh (expletive), we about to tear this (expletive) up. "He's like, 'Hey, big fella, can I talk to you?' So we go in the back and before he started talking I said, 'Hey, man, what makes you think I don't like you?'" Since that moment, their relationship and interaction have changed completely. O'Neal agreed to walk out Howard during the Hall of Fame ceremony, they had a long conversation on this podcast and perhaps this will be the start of many other collaborations between them. Advertisement They found success with the same team, became first-time champions with the same organization, and were more similar than they liked to admit. After almost two decades, the two Supermen aren't going against each other. Related: Shaquille O'Neal's Clear Message to Dwight Howard After Hall of Fame Request
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal makes surprising statement after purchasing 3 Cybertrucks: 'Struggling'
Not too long ago, NBA great Shaquille O'Neal was a vocal fan of Tesla's Cybertruck — which is why the basketball legend's recent admission that he sold two of the three electric vehicle models he owned came as a surprise to fans. Celebrities like O'Neal wield a significant level of influence over consumer trends like EV adoption, and his recent remarks about why he soured on the embattled Cybertruck might — but shouldn't — discourage drivers who are considering the switch to eco-friendlier vehicles. Back in August, O'Neal frantically contacted Tesla dealerships in Atlanta to locate an available backup model to purchase, as his beloved Cybertruck was being stored in Las Vegas. His decision to subsequently offload two of his three Tesla Cybertrucks was one topic du jour on the April 18 episode of his show, The Big Podcast with Shaq. The discussion turned to cars, and O'Neal explained why his initial enthusiasm for the EV model had waned. Actor and comedian Karlous Miller was a guest on O'Neal's podcast when the basketball icon said that he "used to be into" the Cybertruck — and he cited range anxiety as the main reason his love for the model was expressed in the past tense. "They don't get enough … charging mileage," O'Neal said. Automotive magazine Car and Driver echoed O'Neal's disappointment with the Cybertruck's range in its tests of the model. Although Tesla estimated the Cybertruck's range at between 320 and 350 miles per charge, Car and Driver found it "fell 70 miles short" of that figure in the magazine's fuel economy testing. Particularly when taken out of context, O'Neal's comments had the potential to exacerbate consumer range anxiety — one of the most common worries among those in the market for their first EV. It's true O'Neal found the Cybertruck's range insufficient for his needs compared to another EV he drives, lamenting that he'd be "struggling to get back [home]" from work due to what he considered insufficient range on a full charge. Coupled with Tesla's broader sales woes, a prominent celebrity's mixed experience with a popular model's range could turn away buyers who are on the fence, slowing consumer adoption of EVs despite a slew of new sales incentives offered to potential Cybertruck buyers. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. It's worth noting that O'Neal contrasted his experience with the Cybertruck with that of another EV model — and he was absolutely thrilled with its range. In fact, his frustrations with the Cybertruck's range appeared to stem from his acquisition of another luxury EV Cadillac makes. In the same breath as his range complaint, O'Neal continued, explaining he'd just acquired a Cadillac Escalade EQ with an unbelievable range. According to Cadillac, the model can go 460 miles on a full charge. O'Neal didn't mention mileage, but he said his Cadillac could go "for four days" without a charge. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
