?A Young Shaq Would Body Giannis?: Shaquille O?Neal?s Latest Burning Match-Up Has NBA Fans Backing the Lakers Legend in Heated Debate

The NBA has never failed to produce, promote and bring phenomenal talents into the league. Players have come a long way from watching their role models to becoming close replicas of the same. Most of the players in the league today have similar play-styles to NBA legends of old. Moreover, the comparisons between the present and past players never end. Former Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal has, yet again, stirred up this debate among NBA fans with his tweet.?

The tweet has grabbed the attention of the NBA buffs as they continue to debate who has the higher chance of winning a match-up between present and past players.

Fans compare Shaquille O’Neal with Giannis Antetokounmpo

On Twitter, Shaq posted a picture that put the new gems against the old. The present team had 5 stars, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, and Kevin Durant. The former team had 5 legends, Magic Johnson, Shaq, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Larry Bird. Shaq, in addition to sharing the tweet, mentioned “Four games to two. You already know who I?m with. Don?t ask me. Also who?s guarding me?!”.?

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In response to the tweet, fans started comparing Shaq with the Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Though some believe Giannis can handle Shaq, many fans were in favor of the 4x NBA Champion. Here are some of the reactions from the fans:

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Although Giannis might have only one Championship under his belt, he is no less of a talent than other stars. The 6′ 11 center from Greece already has 2 Most Valuable Players, 1 Defensive Player of the year, and 1 Finals MVP awards at the age of 28. Fans believe the 6-time All-Star will easily make it to the Hall of Fame. With more than 10 years left in the league, Giannis might break numerous records.?

Will Giannis win MVP this season?

Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently averaging 31.0 points per game and 11.9 rebounds per game along with an efficient field goal percentage of 52.4 %. Giannis along with his teammates have put the Bucks on the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks are possible contenders for Championship considering their performance and Playoff experience. The Greek Freak stands first at the latest NBA MVP Ladder list released, overtaking Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.

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Though Giannis has tough competition, the center has a high chance of winning his third MVP. Do you think Giannis will win MVP this season? Share your thoughts in the comments below.