In the world of basketball, there are moments when legends share candid and unexpected insights about their peers. Recently, Isiah Thomas, the leader of the infamous Bad Boy Pistons team, delighted fans by sharing a fascinating clip on his Instagram story. The video featured NBA icon Kevin Garnett engaging in a lighthearted conversation along with another member of the Bad Boy Pistons roster on ‘KG Certified’. After showering 4x NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal with praise, the former Pistons star blurted out a hilarious Kevin Hart analogy.
Let’s get into the details, as Shaq’s dominance on the court is linked with Kevin Hart somehow.
Shaquille O’Neal and his transformation on the court
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As the conversation unfolded, Kevin Garnett and John Salley reminisced about the days when they had to face the indomitable Shaquille O’Neal on the court. Salley recalled how Shaq’s imposing figure and extraordinary skill set left opponents in disbelief. He said, “Shaq was the most phenomenal specimen of a human being. He can swim in black facts so he looked like an orca.”
As the video made its rounds on social media, Isiah Thomas couldn’t resist sharing the entertaining exchange on his Instagram story. Furthermore, he fuelled basketball enthusiasts’ delight in witnessing the genuine and playful side of their favorite players.
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The Big Diesel, with his remarkable vertical leap, seemed like a “phenom” in the basketball world. Garnett describes him as a “specimen of a human being.” He moved with agility and grace, almost like a “little man” inside a giant’s body. This comment further let Salley blurt out a hilarious Kevin Hart analogy.
The Big Aristotle apparently has Kevin Hart inside his body
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During the engaging discussion, Garnett revealed an interesting detail about Shaq’s dislike for the triangle offense, a basketball strategy often associated with the success of teams coached by Phil Jackson. While Shaq reportedly hated the system, Garnett pointed out a clever tactic employed by him during the game.
The conversation took an amusing turn when John Salley playfully suggested that Shaq was like a puppet controlled by the popular comedian and actor, Kevin Hart. Salley humorously said, “Yeah, there’s like a five-six dude inside of his chest controlling everything. Like he like Kevin Hart is inside of Shaq.”
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The bizarre analogy of Shaquille O’Neal being controlled by Kevin Hart adds a touch of humor to the reverence they all have for the NBA legend. This candid conversation between Kevin Garnett and John Salley offers fans a glimpse into the admiration shared by legendary players.