Guest of the Full Send Podcast, Shaquille O’Neal did not escape questions about the GOAT and the ranking of the best players, he who faced Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and played with these last two. When asked if LeBron James is close to surpassing Michael Jordan, he retorts:
“No. He’s definitely in the Top 3, but I don’t like having this discussion because I know these guys. But I know LeBron and I think that’s his plan. I think he wants to pass Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar), because if he passes Kareem in the scoring standings, we’re all going to have to shut our mouths. Think about it. He will have 4 rings. He’s already passed Kobe, he’s already passed Mike, and now if he passes Kareem, if that doesn’t make him the greatest basketball player, I don’t know what we’re talking about. But as for the standings, it will always be Mike, then Kobe, then probably LeBron. But we can always debate it. However I don’t think LeBron wants to be compared to Kobe or Mike. LeBron really left his own mark. However I know him, I’ve known him since he was a kid, he tried to get past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and if I was him I would do the same, because once past Kareem I don’t want to hear all of them. that bullshit about who’s the better player. ”
He also adds:
“I don’t compare anyone to Mike. Kobe is Mike’s closest player. Is there anyone who is close to Kobe? No. “
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