In a candid discussion on “The Big Podcast,” NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and former NBA player Mario Chalmers delved into a variety of topics, including their illustrious playing careers, the dynamics of player rivalries, and notably, the perception of fear LeBron James instills in other players.
The episode offered a rare glimpse into the mindset of NBA players and the hierarchies of fear and respect that exist within the league.
“Including myself, I feared Mike. I’ve heard players in your generation say they feared Kobe. I’ve never really heard any player say they fear LeBron,” Shaq said during the podcast.
The conversation took a deeper dive when Shaq recalled the backlash he received for voicing this opinion. “You know, I got killed for that. When I first said that, people killed me for that,” he shared.
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