Shaq Reveals Which NBA Player He Would Be If He Still Played

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His answer shouldn't be surprising.

It's been a while since we last saw Shaq in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers legend is easily one of the best big men to ever play the game and was incredibly dominant during his prime. Now, Shaq can be seen on Inside The NBA where he provides fans with hilarious analysis on some of the league's best players. One of his favorite players is Giannis Antetokounmpo who has been tearing up the court for the Milwaukee Bucks. 

In a recent feature by ESPN, Shaq spoke about the modern NBA big man and whether or not he could play in today's game. These days, even big men are shooting three-pointers which is something Shaq was never able to do consistently. Regardless, Shaq believes he'd be fine in today's NBA and even compared himself to Giannis.

Shaq Reveals Which NBA Player He Would Be If He Still Played
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"I would actually love to play in this NBA," O'Neal said. "I would bring a little bit more physicality. I would bring my length, I would bring my athletic-ness. So, before you say, 'Shaq can't play in this era today,' I'm already playing. My name is Giannis Antetokounmpo."

Shaq has been very complimentary of Giannis as of late so these recent comments shouldn't be all that surprising. In many ways, Giannis' dominance is the second coming of the four-time NBA champion. 


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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