Over the years, Shaq has been one of the most critical voices on Inside The NBA. The TNT broadcast has always been known for being hilarious. However, when it comes to serious commentary on today's game, Shaq and Charles Barkley are hyper-critical. Moreover, sometimes it feels like they are being straight-up unfair to certain teams and players. One would just have to watch Barkley talk about Kevin Durant to understand what we mean. Not to mention, Shaq's recent comments about Rui Hachimura are an indictment of his knowledge of the game.
That said, one area in which O'Neal has been largely correct is none other than the Los Angeles Clippers. Overall, the Clippers are trying to win a championship with their dynamic duo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Unfortunately, injuries have prevented them from getting that done. Furthermore, they just brought in Russell Westbrook, and since his acquisition, the Clippers have lost three-straight games. This is not good at all, and there is this sense that the Clippers will not be able to make a deep playoff run. As it turns out, Shaq is one of the pundits feeling that way.
Shaq Talks Clippers
In the clip above, Shaq can be heard explaining what it will take for the Clippers to go far. Overall, he thinks it will all hinge on George and Leonard. He needs to see more from them, otherwise, they are likely to be a first or second-round out. "When you're the one-two punch..you have to play extraordinary, you have to play magnificent, and you have to play legendary," Shaq said. As far as Shaq hot takes are concerned, this one is actually pretty fair and reasonable.
The Clippers were a team constructed to win a championship. Leonard hand-picked George to be his teammate, however, it hasn't gone as planned. This could be one of their last chances to get a title together, and if they don't do it, then the experiment will be considered a colossal failure. Give us your thoughts on the Clippers' title chances, down below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
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