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Shaquille O’Neal Reacts To Kevin Durant’s All-Time Starting Five: “Hell Of A Team”

Shaquille O'Neal approved of Kevin Durant's all-time starting five, featuring the likes of LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and more.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jul 25, 2023
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Everyone in the NBA loves making their all-time starting fives. Whether it’s fans, journalists, or the players themselves, the imagination required to make a team like this excites everyone. 

Kevin Durant recently put together his team featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, himself, and Hakeem Olajuwon. This is a lethal squad, especially with James as the point guard. Shaquille O’Neal was snubbed for Olajuwon, but even the legendary Lakers’ big man had no complaints against the squad KD built.

“Hell of a team right here.”

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This would be one of the hardest all-time fives to stop. James may be the all-time leading scorer in league history, but his playmaking will be exactly what this team needs. He can set MJ, Kobe, and KD up perfectly to put their scoring arsenal on full display. James will still be their leading transition scorer, provided we are taking everyone in their prime version.

Prime Hakeem is arguably the greatest defensive center in league history, with Bill Russell being the only one he can be compared to. He revolutionized big-man offense with his silky post-game, something that even Shaq knows can beat a franchise.


Kevin Durant Trying To Play On Modern Teams With All-Time Teammates

Kevin Durant has one of the greatest former teammates list in league history, given his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and now Phoenix Suns. While the star often gets hate for switching teams as often as he has, it’s unnecessary, given every player should and will look out for their personal interests before anything else.

The James Harden experience where he wasn’t given the contract he could’ve gotten last summer by the Philadelphia 76ers after he took a pay cut to help the team build out a roster shows that players can’t ever trust franchises too much. The Suns have done everything in their power to make themselves competitive, even with a top-heavy roster.

Durant didn’t get to play much in the regular season last year, averaging 26.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in eight appearances. With Beal also on the floor, it’ll be interesting to see what KD can do.  

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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