Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal is regarded as one of the most dominant players in the league’s history. Standing at 7 feet 1 inch tall, the Big Diesel showcased his strength and skill throughout his 19-season career. Recently, he expressed confidence in his abilities by making bold claims about potentially going up against Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren.
In a recent episode of “The Big Podcast With Shaq”, O’Neal sparked some controversy with his bold comments about Wembanyama and Holmgren. DJ Diesel confidently claimed he could dominate both of them, insisting that they’d quit basketball afterward.
“I hate putting myself forward in time, but I would make both of them motherf******s quit. Oh yeah, I’d back his ass and elbow right into the mothaf*cking mouth. Whole night they’d shoot a three and if they miss, I’d run right by you in the post and you’d scream for three seconds.” O’Neal said.
“I will make both them motherf******s quit… And they know it."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 6, 2025
Shaq on if he played against Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren 👀
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The NBA legend’s bold statement is poised to ignite a wave of strong reactions throughout the league.
Shaquille O’Neal Ranks Luka Doncic With Steph Curry For Passing His Ultimate “Hate Test”
In a recent episode of “The Big Podcast with Shaq,” Shaquille O’Neal placed Luka Doncic in an exclusive category alongside Steph Curry for successfully passing his ultimate “hate test.” O’Neal noted that he initially held a negative opinion of the Slovenian star but changed his mind after watching him play. He also mentioned that he had a similar perception of Curry in the past but later revised his view of the Warriors’ star.
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“I like Luka, Luka can play. If you could pass my hate test and then still… Steph Curry, I was like, ‘That s**t lucky.’ He keep doing it, ‘That s**t lucky.’ Find the point. Alright, this motherf***er can play… I used to hate Luka until I seen him play. I’m like, ‘This motherf***ing white boy alright.” O’Neal said.
“I used to hate Luka until I seen him play. I’m like ‘this mother******g white boy, alright’.”
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 4, 2025
Shaquille O’Neal says that Luka Doncic and Steph Curry passed his ‘hate test’ 😅
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After his retirement, O’Neal became an NBA analyst who entertained fans with his commentary and playful pranks. However, recently, a famous streamer played a prank on O’Neal.
