Shaquille O’Neal dismissed the idea of joining the BIG3, candidly saying he’s too old and has no plans to ever play in the league.
Shaquille O’Neal, one of the most dominant players in NBA history and a four-time champion and MVP, recently shut down speculation about a potential return to the court in the BIG3 league.
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal
Position: C
Age: 53
Height: 216 cm
Weight: 147 kg
Birth place: United States of America
Shaq made it clear that playing again isn’t in the cards, citing his age as the main reason.
"Never. I’m too old," he told Mikey Domagala of Courtside Buzz.
The Hall of Fame center doubled down, adding that he doesn’t believe he could dominate in the BIG3 the way he once did in the NBA.
"No, never," O’Neal said, emphasizing that fans shouldn’t expect to see him make a surprise comeback.
The BIG3, a league largely composed of retired NBA stars, has become a showcase for familiar names. This season, former forward Michael Beasley has emerged as its most dominant player.
Other notable participants include Dwight Howard, Joe Johnson, Montrezl Harrell, Paul Millsap, and several others.
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