Shaquille O’Neal is one of the biggest NBA legends in the history of the league.
Behind the big gigs and legendary performances, O’Neal had plenty of inspiration in his playing days: shutting down the doubters.
Now, as an analyst, he’s trying to inspire players to do the same.
O’Neill explains that today’s players need to step up their game if they want to shut out outside noise and be known as “cool.”
“You want to be known as great, you have to step up.”
–@tweet talking with @tweet About criticizing players today pic.twitter.com/RW0BfesIfk
– Volume (TheVolumeSports) May 13, 2023
Shaq adds that he’s been in their situation before and faced just as much pressure.
It urges players to accept that criticism is part of the game and they need to learn how to deal with it.
Shaq has been constantly criticized for his struggles at the free throw line throughout his career.
He also faced criticism in his early days in Orlando for not winning a championship.
But he changed that narrative after he left magic.
As a four-time NBA Champion who has shared incredible touches with incredible legends like Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, and LeBron James, he knows a thing or two about winning.
O’Neil makes it clear that he’s not trying to attack anyone, just trying to get the best of him.
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