There was a reason why Shaquille O’Neal selected his All-Star team with veterans like LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry. “So I just wanted to put all these guys together and show the young guys and show the youngsters who runs this league.” It ultimately was a fruitful decision as Shaq’s OG’s won the All-Star tournament. The cherry on top was the Bay Area’s own Stephen Curry winning the MVP award. After another night of brilliant performance from the Warriors star, Shaq lays out his demand from the fans.
“As the supreme leader of the Big Man Alliance, I demand you fans to start putting Steph Curry in that greatest-of-all-time conversation. Just just start putting them in the conversation. Mike, Kobe, and LeBron start putting stuff in that conversation; I demand it.” Yes, you heard right, The Big Aristotle wants Chef Curry to be a part of the conversation going forward! Since Shaquille O’Neal came face-to-face with all three, he knows a thing or two about the requirements of a GOAT in the NBA.
“I am the supreme leader, and my voice counts, and I’m saying listen, I played against Mike, played with Kobe, played against and with LeBron; they’re all great. But you got at some point, we’re gonna have to put Steph Curry in that category.” Another reason why the Lakers legend wants fans not to forget about Stephen Curry is that he has won titles against LeBron James in the finals multiple times.
Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Shaq’s OGs guard Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the MVP trophy after defeating Chuck’s Global Stars during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
“So I demand that I demand that people you start putting my guy in that conversation,” said Shaq on TNT Tuesday.
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