Shaquille O’Neal‘s post-surgery transformation has not received much spotlight. However, a former Philadelphia 76ers superstar decided to give the 4x NBA champion his flowers. Allen Iverson has been sound on his social media lately, but this sudden appreciation was unexpected. Mocking himself over an unachieved accolade, seems like 48-year-old Iverson got petrified over Shaq’s recent physical upgrade. However, what stands as a highlight is Big Diesel‘s wholesome reply. He wasn’t the only member of the O’Neal household to comment, though.

Joining his 23-year-old son, Shaq’s honest reply stole the show as he gave Iverson a rare public appreciation. Initially, one of the biggest rivals, but now, as years pass by, the bonding between the two continues to only rise. Anyhow, the real question is, was AI petrified about Shaq’s humongous transformation??

Shaquille O’Neal gives his flowers to Allen Iverson

Shaquille O’Neal’s recent hip replacement surgery was a concern for many. The 51-year-old had to miss a good amount of time from ‘NBA on TNT’ and social media due to it. Nonetheless, Shaq’s competitive mindset did not let this surgery be a hindrance to him. The 7ft giant has time and again flexed his physical transformation on Instagram over the past few months. Well, Allen Iverson was inspired too!

Sharing a picture of the 2000 MVP flexing his 324lbs body, Iverson shared in the captions,?“The only reason I don?t have a ring lol #GreatestBigManEVER.”?Shaq is indeed one of the greatest considering the tough times he has given to Iverson. However, the former Los Angeles Lakers giant decided to be humble.?

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Replying to AI’s heavy praise, Shaq wrote, “u don?t need one…you one of the greatest and a hall of famer first ballot no questions asked.” This wholesome exchange between the two Hall of Famers has stolen the show on social media.?

O’Neal’s Lakers and AI’s Philadelphia 76ers faced off in the NBA Finals in 2001. Iverson had one of the greatest years that season as he won the MVP award and the 76ers were the only team to win a game against the almighty Lakers throughout the Playoffs. Nonetheless, LA won its second consecutive championship as O’Neal was named the Finals MVP again. However, Shaq was not the only one to credit ‘The Answer’.?

What did 23-year-old Shareef O’Neal say about Iverson??

Iverson might not have a ring, but he has the love and respect of every athlete to play the game. Inspiring a whole generation single-handedly, just like Shaq said, AI does not need a ring to prove his legacy. That is exactly how Shareef credited Iverson.?

The 23-year-old young hooper mentioned in the 2001 MVP’s post, “You still a living legend!! Every hopper in the world want a cross over like you changed the game forever.”?No lies are spoken here!?

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Although a petrified AI wanted to just credit Shaq for his transformation, looks like the entire social media decided to coddle the 76ers legend. What are your thoughts on this wholesome exchange between the two? Share in the comments below.?