Shaq's exclusive ESPN interview on the decline of the Big Man in the NBA 

Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting the respect for real.

Shaq: I didnt want to take 100 free throws Harden: let me get like 150 of them thangs

People forgot how fast Orlando Shaq was back in the early 90's.

If Shaq was playing today, he’d practically average 40. Dudes ain’t bangin in the paint anymore and it would be BBQ chicken every night

"It's cute" - Shaq about big guys mostly shooting jumpers instead of showing heart and destroying in the post, can't agree more.

Shaq looking like Thanos in this interview lol 🤔

There isn’t an era that prime Shaq wouldn’t dominate

"Everytime shaq turns over the right shoulder he's 40%" SHAQ: "NOT TODAY"

“I don’t wanna read Shaq 20 out of 100” 😷😷😂😂

"I play just like Greek Freak." No, Shaq. Giannis plays like YOU!

This was the most intelligent I've ever heard Shaq sound.

Shaq: I have respect for Atantekanupo.... 😂😂😂😂😂

I just want Shaq to sit down one on one with Joel embiid with no cameras and no recording for at least 2 hours and Joe will come out a better player

He said shooting 3s is cute💀💀

At the center position you’re supposed to be most efficient player in the court!!!

I hope Jokic watches this stuff. If you watch the Nuggets play, you see there’s no player who can guard him one on one in the post. It isn’t highlighted because he’s a 7-1foot point guard.

People often forget Shaq was not only big, he was super quick as well.

Shaq: Be like me Also, Shaq: Nobody can be like me.

Interview Hakeem, the most complete package of any big man ever!

He had a good point at the end that’s why Curry became a fan favorite not many ppl can dunk like Lebron or defend like Kwai but anyone can practice shooting threes

He would dominate in today’s game.

“Analytics can be broken. They are broken by something called adrenaline “

" it wasn't a beating. I loved it " kinda sounded badass

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Coming back to this doc after the revival of the big man just happened. Jokic, Giannis, and Embiid are MVP contenders this year and it's beautiful to see.

Shaq could've been Wilt Chamberneezy in today's NBA 👐🏿

You would destroy everybody in this era Shaq this era is full of cupcakes

I watched the Patrick Ewing interview as well and he said the same thing! Somebody please Joel Embiid that He has the potential to dominate this game. Shouts to the Greek freak, much respect!

Shaq as a tight end would have been nuts.

Shaq : very serious moment I do play today Also Shaq " My name is Giannis Antakonewpo " Or how ever you say it Lmao 😂😂😂

2:27 “I don’t wanna shoot 100 free throws anyway” lol Shaq speaking facts. But I feel like Shaq will bring balance back to the game if he were to play in today’s era

Shaq, you need to pull Deandre Ayton aside and get in his head!

"Joker is the guy that can do work in the post" ...ESPN highlights him shooting 3s SMH As most skilled but non-explosive Big he dominate paint with subtle little exciting pure touch buckets that get him no respect by fans and officials alike (he gets hack-a-Shaq treatment but without FTs - average less then 4 FT/G as teams primary scorer and facilitator)

I could listen to Shaq talk all day long. He should do an audio book on his playing career and the shiggty he saw, witness and played thru. It would be pure gold

What a great interview and topic!!!

the stretch from 2:00 to 2:34 is absolute gold ... this man is a LEGEND

why would you stay away from the post if you´ve mastered all the skills? it just doesnt make sense, the centers just dont master the skills in the post to be dominant

Shaq: “I was trash” (My basic interpretation) Me: No, no, no, this can’t be true 🤣🤣

I love you Shaq, greatest center of all time.. hard seeing you go through what you have in the last year. Still have a way of getting people's spirits up even at times like these.

Patrick is absolutely right he would be MJ IN THIS ERA LOL HAHAAA SO TRUE

"It's cute" -Shaq 😂😂

2:25 Shaq keepin it real about his horrible freethrow shooting. Haha 20 out of 100

"I didn't want to read Shaq: 20/100" Lol

I wish a future NBA center is watching this and learning

Who's just waiting for the first public vid of shaq speaking about kobe now 😭

"I wish Spudd Webb woulda switched out on me." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Shaq's answer on the question in 5:17 was spot on.

I really miss Shaquille O'Neal being in the NBA like mad, even especially when he played for The Lakers and Heat during his time of the league. One of the best moments from him when went 1 on 1 with Michael Jordan for Orlando Magic

Shout out to you Shaquille O'Neal oh, and my condolence to your little brother Kobe Bryant may he rest in peace😇🙏. Yes players today don't realize, how important and dominant, a center can be in the paint, obviously besides scoring, a guarantee such strategic way of getting your opponent in foul trouble. As a big man having the ability to shoot outside has its advantages, but to be a skilled inside player, as you stated, should be unstoppable, with the additional advantage of passing out to a open man. The mindset of the play it today in a sense is somewhat weak because they don't want to work hard and their positions. Big man want the opportunity to handle the ball and shoot outside there's a balance. Once again my condolence to Kobe Bryant may he rest in peace and blessings and prayers go out to the families🙏.

Harden to Shaq : "I'll get the revenge of fouls for you"

One of the many great things that I miss about Shaq was his play style which you rarely see in today’s game. Great video 👍

Now take a step back and just remember and think of Wilt. Wilt was the big man to do it all, during the racist Raw dawg era of basketball. Less rules, more made because and after Wilt.

I actually agree with him on this one. I also think it has something to do with the influence from alot of European players coming to the NBA as well.

The Diesel has spoken!!!

I love the honesty ...awesome thanks Shaq!

So much facts. Like all the facts. Ewing and Dream create Shaq, Shaq creates KG and Timmy, and they in turn create modern swing 5s. Powerful insight.

Just thinking about Kenny Smith makes Shaqs knee hurt 😂😂😂 7:26

I miss big man banging down low

Shaq is right on point about analytics. Analytics help you win the most games in the long run, like in regular season. But if you really have to win this one game, for example game 3, or game 7 of the series, then no amount of analytics is going to save you.

Subtitles not available on Shaq’s video????

Honestly, we really miss you Shaq!

"I wish Spud Webb would have switched on me" Shaq. Lol

This was fascinating to listen to

Shaq your my favorite nba player ever, i loved to watch you dominate in the NBA! Thank you Shaq!

I will say this: That Orlando Shaq that played with Penny, Dennis Scott, Nick Anderson who was around 275 would dominate the NBA today. Too fast, too strong and too athletic for any of these bigs to deal with. He would foul most of their front lines out and average about 40 a game. That Orlando Shaq was on another level....Sheesh!!

I love how Shaq just calls the league soft and soy without saying it directly

wow Shaq laid it down here. He was very eloquent in defending why he'd be dominant today. That whole bit on statistics is spot on.

Love it man 💪

If Shaq played today, even more bigs will be taking 3s only to get away from him. Man, this dude was DOMINANT. Literally changed the game and the RULES

Agree with Shaq 100%. I miss his glorious days. After Shaq there's been really no big man. Not even Dwight Howard. Greg Oden gave me high hopes. He played like a dominant big man, and was built like one too. What a shame that he's never had the chance to shine. Nowadays NBA is just 3 point contest all day every day.

The first 1:51 of this video was my entire mindset when I was playing football. Even in college. Krazy to hear shaq is the same way

Little after 2 mins, his convo between him and David... what a perspective.

REST IN PEACE KOBE!!!

Shaq is most dominant big to ever play in the nba period

Best one of the series, spilling facts

I been saying this For years. Thanks Shaq.

3:05 ITS CUTEEE😍😍 LMAO

I love shaq……….he is such a character!

I LOVE THIS ESPN INTERVIEW SERIES !!!

This is why Shaq is one of the greatest of all time - cuz he’s not just big and tall, he’s also super smart. He analysed the game and changed it exploiting its loopholes. This was the common language he had with Kobe.

Rest In Peace Kobe 😭😭

That disco era facade in the background is distracting lol.

Brilliant!

Fascinating.

*Shaq vs today’s “big men”* Shaq vs Embiid: Joel would cry for injury after Shaq gives him the Chris Dudley treatment every possession. BBQ Chicken. Shaq vs Jokic: Diesel would shoulder Jokic so hard that he would flop all the way back to Serbia. BBQ Chicken. Shaq vs Towns: KAT is offensively skilled but his post game and especially his defense just ain’t it. BBQ Chicken Shaq vs Gobert: Rudy has height, he has length but he’s wayyyyy too skinny. BBQ Chicken. Shaq vs Davis: I like AD but you’re too small and soft for the Diesel. Just stick to shooting jump shots. BBQ Chicken. Shaq vs McGee: funniest matchup of all time. JaVale don’t want smoke with his daddy. BBQ Chicken. Shaq vs Allen: He has a fro, he’s blocked superstars and he wears a headband but you ain’t no Ben Wallace. BBQ Chicken. Shaq vs Adams: This is actually a great matchup. Superman vs Aquaman. I’m leaning towards Shaq tho. BBQ Chicken. Shaq vs Tucker: Do y’all really honestly think 6’5’ with no hops PJ Tucker is checking Shaq? BBQ Chicken. Shaq vs Green: Draymond just stfu you donkey. You ain’t shutting down nobody. BBQ Chicken.

he is right about the NBA today..it's cute

When guys like this speak, especially about their time in the sport. I’ll listen . All day. Everyday & twice on Sundays

Your boy did it shaq...you were right from the start he didnt need to shoot to be dominating...you said it to charles like three years ago...Say goodbye to the ball handlers to the shooters to the snipers...The league is all bout big guys now..Giannis 2 mpv trophies after him Jokic...YOU WERE RIGHT BIG FELLA

When's he is healthy, DeMarcus Cousins can dominate the paint.

Athleticness 🤣🤣🤣

They way he pronounced Giannis last name at 3:51 though...LMAO!!!

My dad is gonna love this video😂😂

"Keeping it real with Shaq"

@1:38 and I quote “ I love taking a beating, FOOTBALL it’s what we do” Espn: F it! It’s the diesel!

shaq's point about unskilled guys in the post skewing the analytics is so true. post-ups and mid-ranger jumpers are not bad shots, if the player taking them is good at them. just like a three is a bad shot if the guy taking them can't shoot threes. problem is there are no skilled bigs anymore, thanks to aau. it's a shame.

I love the honesty of Shaq.

Shaq would destroy anyone in any era. Idc what ppl have to say

Shaq anytime Charles Barkley roasts him, “How many rings do you have, Chuck” lol smh 🤦🏽‍♂️

The truth!! 💪🏿

Facts 💯!