Shaquille O'Neal offers rebuttal for NBA fans claiming LeBron James is 'ring chasing' by joining Sixers
It goes without saying that LeBron James would like to win another NBA title before retiring, which is the same goal that every single player in the Association has. That fact hasn't slowed down the criticism of James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, with many labeling him a "ring chaser" for taking his talents to Philly.James, who will turn 42 in December, has four NBA championship rings to his name, having won them with three different teams.
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It goes without saying that LeBron James would like to win another NBA title before retiring, which is the same goal that every single player in the Association has. That fact hasn't slowed down the criticism of James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, with many labeling him a "ring chaser" for taking his talents to Philly.James, who will turn 42 in December, has four NBA championship rings to his name, having won them with three different teams. It's very easy to argue that his choice to join the Sixers as opposed to other suitors such as the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Golden State Warriors does give him the best and perhaps easiest path to pick up another title, which leads back to the ring-chasing title he's picked up since making his decision.If we're honest, James would have been labeled a ring chaser no matter what franchise he signed with simply based on his age and the fact that he's on the tail end of his career.PHILADELPHIA ATHLETES, INCLUDING NEW TEAMMATES, REACT TO LEBRON JAMES JOINING 76ERS: 'WELCOME TO THE CITY'Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal knows a thing or two about carrying around the same label of ring chaser after joining the Boston Celtics in the final season of his career. James receiving similar treatment before suiting up for the Sixers doesn't exactly sit well with him, however."I don't like y'all calling my man a ring chaser," O'Neal said, referring to James, during a recent appearance on "The Stephen A.
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- It goes without saying that LeBron James would like to win another NBA title before retiring, which is the same goal that every single player in the Association has. That fact hasn't slowed down the criticism of James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, with many labeling him a "ring chaser" for taking his talents to Philly.James, who will turn 42 in December, has four NBA championship rings to his name, having won them with three different teams.
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Shaquille O'Neal offers rebuttal for NBA fans claiming LeBron James is 'ring chasing' by joining Sixers
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