Many fans regard Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal as one of the greatest big men of all time. The 7’1” Los Angeles Lakers legend, who was a man among boys, dominated the league for the better part of two decades and won 4x NBA championships. Moreover, very few big men could contain the Big Diesel under the basket at the time. However, more than a decade after his retirement, the league has witnessed its fair share of dominant big men who could give Superman a run for his money.
Meanwhile, LeBron James’ ex-teammate J.R. Smith recently matched up the 3x Finals MVP against Memphis Grizzlies star Steven Adams and asked the internet for their opinion. Unsurprisingly, Smith’s questionnaire met with major engagement as fans flooded the comments to vehemently voice their opinion and crown the winner of the monster matchup.
Shaquille O’Neal vs. Steven Adams, fans pick a clear winner?
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Many fans who witnessed Shaquille O’Neal in action would corroborate his claim to dominance. The Big Diesel’s dominance and physicality under the paint were unprecedented in the league. So much so that it was next to impossible to referee O’Neal. Moreover, teams devised tactics like ‘Hack-a-Shaq’ to deal with him in the paint. However, all of them failed to stop the 7’1”, 340+ pounds of muscle and power on his way to an iconic three-peat and a Hall of Fame career.?
Though very few big men could contest the Superman during his era, the NBA community has concocted hypothetical matchups with other great big men from different eras.?Similarly, after last night’s fiasco, former NBA player J.R. Smith took to his social media and matched up O’Neal and 6’11” Grizzlies center Steven Adams asking ESPN and the internet “Would Adams stand @shaq up in the post if #Shaq posted him up?”
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Here’s what fans had to say about the matchup.
Na bro there is literally no way
— Lakers Latam (@LakersLatam) January 21, 2023
Nobody ever.. ever! Would be able to guard Shaq.
— Clown, Ass Clown. (@AyoMaggotz) January 21, 2023
Shaq vs. Adams pic.twitter.com/shnOXcv3zs
— ThrowbackHoops (@ThrowbackHoops) January 21, 2023
In his dreams yes but in reality you got jokes.. he would only see shattered glass 😂
— Nicholle (@slmgoodie123) January 21, 2023
No Shaq takes this one
— Ariel Okall (@th3doctor15) January 21, 2023
Not a chance. Shaq was a different breed
— Brennan (@BrennanWard9707) January 21, 2023
https://twitter.com/burner_celtics/status/1616679116367106053
https://twitter.com/dakotashilts39/status/1616665891290193921
Unsurprisingly, the NBA world vehemently voiced their opinion. Moreover, while some rampant fans outright dismissed the duel, a clear winner emerged from the public consensus.
Steven Adams’ altercation with Shannon Sharpe
The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzles game last night produced several viral moments with the NBA world still on the edge of their seats. However, the game’s highlight was when NFL Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe got into an altercation with the Memphis side. Consequently, Steven Adams, also dubbed the Aquaman by many fans, came to his teammates’ defense and confronted Sharpe.
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More than a few were required to break up and separate the two. However, nothing grave resulted from the altercation.
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