Shaquille O’Neal’s ‘bum’ and ‘cupcake’ jibe at the current crop of NBA players
Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal casts a shadow over the current crop of NBA players, stating that he would earn $600 million in two years if he played today.
There have been and continue to be many instances from previous and current eras of NBA players disagreeing on a variety of issues surrounding the world of basketball, whether calling today’s game soft or citing a lack of skill. The day.
It won’t be wrong to say that the league today is much more systematically and financially stable than ever. There is an obvious change in the dynamics of the game. Whether this is for better or worse is something on which there will never be unanimity.
Being big is no longer the mere criterion, as Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic have a jump shot despite being two meters tall. Another aspect that separates the modern era from the old school is the exorbitant salaries paid to athletes today.
During a recent interaction with Patrick Bet-David, Shaquille O’Neal didn’t hesitate to take shots at the current generation of NBA players, considering the bench they’re making.
“These bums make $600 million over two years”: Shaquille O’Neal wishes he could play today
Despite having a net worth of $400 million, Shaq is still envious of the salaries players are pulling today. In the past, we’ve seen the Lakers legend mock the likes of Rudy Gobert, who signed a five-year, $205 million contract last season.
Safe to say Shaquille O'Neal is not a fan of the huge contract Rudy Gobert got from Utah Jazz.
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The Big Diesel, who earned a cumulative $292 million during his 19 years in the league, does not hesitate to express his disdain for the type of salaries that players receive today, giving more details on this subject during his interaction with businessman Patrick Beth-David. , Shaq had this to say.
“These bums are making $600 million playing for two years. I wish I was playing today.”
“Playing against these little cupcakes, I would be making $200 million a year.”
While Shaq can say whatever he wants, there’s no denying he’d need a jumper to hold his own in the modern age. Given his historic struggles from the free throw line, it wouldn’t be that easy.
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