Among the modern-day centers, Joel Embiid is arguably leading the revolution. His last two seasons have solidified him as a bonafide superstar in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers‘ big man possesses all the skills of a center – and then some. He has the size, the crafty post moves, and the destructive rim-shattering power. But he also has the touch and handles of a 7-foot guard. With this unique offensive arsenal, he has won back-to-back scoring titles in the last 2 years. This has led people to draw comparisons to the offensive prowess of Shaquille O’Neil.

Now that the Los Angeles Lakers icon’s name has entered the conversation, a new debate has flared on the internet. NBA fans debated whether Embiid, a modern-day prototype center could handle the Big Diesel in his prime. Obviously, Shaq backed himself. But he also found a passionate supporter in this Miami Heat legend.

Heat legend uses an obscene reference to put down Joel Embiid

Shaq is often indulging in conversations through his social media. He engages with the spicy takes that NBA stans desperately want answers to. Most recently the four-time champion entertained an ongoing conversation that Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP could stop Shaq in the paint. In his prime, there was probably no force like the Big Diesel. He possessed the sheer strength to overwhelm opponents. Most rivals could only hope that he magically loses his explosiveness.

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Rarely has a ‘Shaq-stopper’ emerged. So when some NBA purists named Joel Embiid as the man who could stop ‘Superman’, the 2000 MVP wanted to know what his fans felt. Personally, Shaquille O’Neal only saw it one way – with him prevailing over Embiid’s elite defense. Many agreed with the Big Diesel, including fellow old-school peer Jason Williams. However, the Sacramento Kings guard chose to use bizarre references to deliver his point.

“The big man from Philly is a bad dude but he has a better chance p****n in a hot sauce bottle than locking up a prime Diesel!!!” exclaimed White Chocolate.

It was a peculiar way of saying Shaquille O’Neil was unstoppable, but he made his pick regardless. Despite how outrageous the matchup seems to be, it can be taken up for deliberation.

Embiid can flourish on both sides of the floor. In fact, before developing a potent offensive game, the Sixers superstar was revered for his defense, even earning DPOY nominations. But would it be enough to counter the superhuman strength and agility of a 7-foot monster? Answering the question would surely draw a crowd.

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Both generational centers are merciless competitors who pride themselves on being the difference makers. If there was ever a way they could match up on the hardwood, what do you think the result would be?