Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most active (former and current) NBA players on social media. The four-time NBA champion always engages in debates with fans and expresses his opinions, which often raises eyebrows around the league.
A couple of days ago, he disagreed with the Lakers’ hierarchy, saying he was not tier 2 given his importance for the franchise.
Moreover, in recent hours, he shared a very interesting post talking about the GOAT for every position. Twitter account @DrGuru said that we shouldn’t be arguing about the greatest of all time per position since the five best players at the 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are already settled.
There should be NO debate on who the greatest player ever at each position is:
Steph is the greatest PG
MJ is the greatest SG
LeBron is the greatest SF
Duncan is the greatest PF
Kareem is the greatest C
https://twitter.com/DrGuru_/status/1392554898336718852
O’Neal apparently agreed with this and decided to share it with his fans on Instagram. He has made these types of comparisons in recent times, sometimes getting a lot of support or receiving a huge backlash.
This time, though, people didn’t like the fact that Stephen Curry was named ahead of Magic Johnson, widely considered the greatest point guard of all time.
Magic
MJ
KD
Malone
Shaq
Those 5 would annihilate your 5.
Bench:
Curry
Kobe
LeBron
Duncan
Hakeem
— VanChandler (@VanChandler10) May 12, 2021
I see Steph as the greatest 3pt shooter only, not best PG.
— ClipperNation31 (@LAClipCity) May 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/IrvingsGoat/status/1392590326469173250
Once westbrook wins a chip , i got him over curry . Curry gotta shot but westbrook got it all .mr. triple double .
— Ryan Ditching (@DitchingRyan) May 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/thatboyluis2/status/1392564169094877186
nah magic at pg
larry sf
— KB Magik_BTBN (@kb_magik) May 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/banana100005/status/1392563612141727746
We gotta stop thinking that best shooter means best point guard. I love steph. Mans the best shooter ever but he’s not the best point guard. Hell he’s not even the best point guard in the league.
— Stephen A. Smith Burner (@CJSNIPER23) May 12, 2021
Magic
Kobe
Lebron
Worthy
Shaq
— HAM (@diamondballz100) May 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/ssorangewater/status/1392556260969517057
Curry aint the GREATEST but the BEST . if yk what i mean? magic is more legendary as well as accolades but i wouldnt debate it either. it’s a W either way tbh.
— Nathan (@Ernesto34637721) May 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/cptsolo824/status/1392687590973665280
KG over Duncan
Wilt over Kareem
— Shyest Fly Guy (@McmurphyMurph) May 12, 2021
You could say Hakeem Olajuwon or even Shaq himself could be the greatest center of all time, too, but for Guru, KAJ was the right pic.
These types of lists always bring controversy, and the NBA community is always ready to show their disagreement with them. Shaq is used to this and he’s not one afraid of sharing his point of view. He has incredible stories to tell and bold takes to make. Here, we had another one.
