NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Calls Out Rudy Gobert and Ben Simmons
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has never held back when it comes to expressing his opinions about players and teams in the league. In a recent interview with Complex, O’Neal didn’t hesitate to name Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert as the worst NBA player of all time.
O’Neal criticized Gobert for his performance despite his lucrative contract, stating, “If you sign a contract for 250 million, show me 250. There’s a reason why I played for my 120 million. You got guys like him that mess up the system and earn all this money without performing. I don’t respect players like that.”
He also took a swipe at Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons, referring to him as “another bum.” Gobert is currently in the fourth season of a five-year, $205 million deal with the Utah Jazz, while Ben Simmons is wrapping up a $177 million contract this season.
During an appearance on USA Today’s “Sports Seriously,” O’Neal stood by his comments and challenged Gobert and Simmons to prove him wrong. He said, “It’s also personal motivation. So now Rudy and Ben: Show me what you got. Step up your game.”
Gobert responded to O’Neal’s comments, expressing disappointment in O’Neal’s focus on finances rather than accomplishments. Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year and three-time All-Star, has had a successful career with the Utah Jazz and Timberwolves.
Last season, Gobert averaged 14.0 points and 12.9 rebounds with the Timberwolves, ranking second in the league for rebounds per game.
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