Shaq made a powerful Jayson Tatum statement during a Hall of Fame conversation on Athlon Sports.
Shaquille O'Neal is a big shot. affectionately called "Shaq"The Hall of Fame has achieved impressive success in his career.
At the same time, it becomes an indispensable part and staple food "Inside the NBA" On TNT, O'Neal also spent some time co-hosting multiple podcasts since the NBA retirement. On this platform, O'Neal's unfiltered opinions can roam freely.
Four-time NBA champion and one-time NBA MVP were inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. After resigning in 2011 after an incredible 19 years of caregiver, O'Neal feels eligible for his current players who should be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
In an episode "Big podcast" This week, along with Adam Lefkoe, O'Neal made a strong statement that when Lefkoe suggested Jayson Tatum's NBA resume had only eight seasons, he should be placed in the Hall of Fame.
“Your mother*Ckers is just throwing people (Jayson Tatum) there now…I have to go (Steph) Curry…Giannis (Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic)."
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"Is he a Hall of Fame? Your mother *** is just throwing people there now (Jason Tatum)" O'Neal said.
Lefkoe beat Tatum’s list of achievements through his eight-year career. Tatum was named three all-NBA first teams, was appointed to the All-Star Game five times and won the Olympic gold medal.
Tatum suffered a horrible tear from left follow-up in the Eastern Conference semifinals and he could miss most of the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season.
O'Neal went on to detail the current NBA player, and outside of LeBron James, he secured a place where he should be elected to the Hall of Fame.
"I have to go (Stephen) curry, he has three or four rings. Giannis (Antetokounmpo) and Joker (Nikola Jokic)," O'Neal said.
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This story was first appeared on June 6, 2025 by Athlon Sports.