Shaquille O’Neal praised the Luka Doncic–LeBron James duo in Los Angeles, called Kevin Durant’s move to Houston “very special,” and highlighted Rockets star Alperen Sengun as a rising force.
During a recent interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shared his thoughts on some of the biggest storylines in the league right now, from the LeBron-Luka combination in the Los Angeles Lakers to offseason moves and rising stars.
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal
Position: C
Age: 53
Height: 216 cm
Weight: 147 kg
Birth place: United States of America
Asked about the Luka Doncic and LeBron James duo, Shaq didn’t hold back.
"Yeah. Throughout the league, there's always been a duo in the backcourt. But here in L.A., we expect championships, so hopefully they can get it done this year," he said.
O’Neal also highlighted what he sees as one of the most underrated moves of the offseason.
"I don't pay attention to offseason, but I would probably say Kevin Durant going to Houston probably can turn out to be something very special," Shaq explained.
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As the self-proclaimed “Dundada of the Big Man Alliance,” Shaq shared his excitement about the potential of pairing big men with superstars.
"The Turkish Terminator, that's what we call him. I actually love his name, and hopefully they can put something special together," he said of Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun, adding that the combination of Sengun and Durant could be an unstoppable force.
Finally, Shaq touched on his move from TNT to ESPN and the upcoming schedule for his shows.
"We have a special show that we're going to be shooting once or twice a week, so you will definitely be seeing us," he said.
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