Shaquille O’Neal: “Michael Jordan Is The GOAT, No One Is Even Close”

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There’s so much buzz going on around Michael Jordan right now, it’s kind of hard to keep up. Thanks to “The Last Dance,” the world is fascinated by his run in a time where there were so many obstacles.

As far as the GOAT debate goes, it’s becoming less of a “debate” with each episode. Many people in the NBA community have already admitted that Mike is truly the greatest ever. In fact, former NBA superstar center Shaquille O’Neal went so far as to say nobody is even close.

“The fair thing to say is we should probably break it down by eras on who was the best player ever, but it’s Michael Jordan by far,” Shaq said. “Some of the things he’s done, I don’t see anybody being close to that. He’s a 10. There’s a lot of 7s or 8s around there but there’s no 9s or 10s.”

When it came to the basketball court, MJ was about as perfect as one could get. Skillwise, he could score (inside and out), defend, and rebound. He knew how to lead his group — how to motivate them, and he knew how to instill fear into his opponents.

Shaq said he’d average well over “forty-five” points today, and while that number seems ridiculous, nothing really is when it comes to Michael.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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