Shaquille O’Neal Drags Mike Tyson into Warriors’ Drama Only to Silence Draymond Green Critics

A lot has been said about the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole altercation earlier this month. Warriors coach Steve Kerr has already revealed that the Warriors players, including Jordan Poole, thought that suspending Green wasn’t necessary. Green is now back from a self-imposed leave and has started in the team’s final preseason game against the Nuggets. However, there is still a lot of speculation about the reason behind the incident. Shaquille O’Neal has recently expressed his thoughts on the incident with Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson reference.

Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t shy away from speaking his mind. He is one of those former NBA stars who have been vocal in their opinions on various issues. Shaq himself was involved in some of the most infamous fights in his playing career. Moreover, his off-the-court beef with Kobe Bryant during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers was also among the biggest talking points at the time.

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Shaq surely has some experience when it comes to heated moments like the Green-Poole altercation. He recently weighed in on the incident and shared his thoughts.

Shaquille O’Neal references Mike Tyson while addressing Green-Poole fight

In the latest episode of ‘The Big Podcast‘, Shaq shared his thoughts on the drama around the Warriors. He also speculated that Jordan Poole was ‘probably talking a little too crazy.’

“You know what that means? I mean, he’s gonna think about what he has to say when he’s talking smack,” Shaq replied when he was asked what he would do if something like this happened to him.

“Michael Jordan says the best. Everybody’s hardcore, till you punch em’ in the face,” he added. Subsequently, co-host Spice Adams corrected him that actually the quote is from former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson and not Michael Jordan.

“Yeah, Mike Tyson,” Shaq agreed with Spice Adams.

“I don’t know what happened. But I’m just speculating that the young fella was probably talking a little too crazy. But listen, like I said, this happens,” he continued.

Shaq has had a fair share of similar incidents in his career. His opinion doesn’t come as a surprise, as he has experienced some wild moments in his career. Moreover, Draymond Green and Shaq both are very outspoken in nature and therefore, the latter can see some similarities in the former.

Draymond Green and Jordan Poole feature in Warriors’ final preseason game

Golden State Warriors wrapped up their preseason with a loss against Denver Nuggets (112-119). Draymond Green made a comeback to the starting lineup and played 24 mins. Jordan Poole started off the bench and played 23 mins, scoring 3 points.

Green was also spotted dapping up with the reserves, which included Jordan Poole as well. The Warriors lost the game but showed their skillset.

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The Warriors start their title defense on Tuesday when they face Los Angeles Lakers in the season opener. Can they put this incident behind them and win back-to-back championships this time?