Adam Sandler Reveals Top-5 NBA Stars to Shaquille O’Neal, Omits Michael Jordan and LeBron James

Shaquille O’Neal’s podcast “The Big Podcast with Shaq” is among the most popular sports podcasts. The NBA legend lends his soul to the podcast, as he does to his numerous off-court endeavors, making it entertaining, topical, and quite insightful.

Given his celebrity status, the Los Angeles Lakers legend has certainly had many renowned personalities as guests on his podcast. Adam Sandler, Shaq’s good buddy, decided to drop by on the most recent episode of his podcast.

Adam Sandler has been an admirer of the league and the sport in general for a long time. He has, in some ways, blended his profession with basketball, and his most recent film, “Hustle,” reflects his love for the sport.

Interestingly, LeBron James’ company, Springhill co-produced the movie. Sandler and James linked up at the film’s premiere in Los Angeles. They share a solid professional bond; however, Adam Sandler did not have a place for him on his NBA Mount Rushmore. In addition to omitting James from his list, he didn’t even have a place for Michael Jordan as well.

When it boils down to naming the greatest players of all time, everyone has a difference of opinion. However, finding neither James nor Jordan on just about any NBA Mount Rushmore is a rare occurrence. However, the well-known actor does not adhere to the standard.

Adam Sandler excludes LeBron James and Michael Jordan from his NBA Mt. Rushmore

For a long time, Sandler has been an avid follower and watcher of the NBA. He can be spotted on the sidelines of multiple NBA games, indicating that he has done the eye test to determine the greatest players of all time.

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Sandler was asked to reveal his NBA Mount Rushmore, and to be realistic, his choice may have surprised a few onlookers, including Shaquille O’Neal.

“Alright Shaq… you know I love Shaq. Dr J (Julius Erving) meant a lot to me. Iverson is one cool b*****d… we gotta get Kobe, the Kobe-Shaq team going again.” 

He was initially asked to name his Mount Rushmore, but he was eventually requested to name a fifth player. He was originally reluctant. However, he quickly agreed to do it anyway.

“We got four but if I need a fifth I’m gonna go with…Bob McAdoo!”

Fair to say, Adam Sandler picked a strong group of ballers capable of giving your favorite player a run for their money. Any list of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood, though, appears hollow without LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

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However, it is Sandler’s selection of players, and everyone appreciates different types of skill sets, therefore no one can call it into question.