Shaquille O'Neal talks LeBron James' Lakers legacy, why his new 76ers might be extremely 'dangerous'
In an unprecedented 24th season in the NBA, LeBron James will try to make even more history with his new fourth team.James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers late last month, joining a team with newly acquired Jaylen Brown, one-time MVP Joel Embiid and scoring machine Tyrese Maxey to make them a championship contender in the Eastern Conference.No player has ever won an NBA title with four separate teams (James is one of four players to win with three, along with John Salley, Robert Horry and Danny Green), but before James tries to bring one to Philly for the first time since 1983, his Los Angeles Lakers legacy is already a hot topic.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJames helped the Lakers win the 2020 NBA title in the Disney "bubble" for his fourth title, for each of which he was named the Finals MVP. That is enough, Shaquille O'Neal says, to be considered a Lakers great."He definitely won a championship there and was a big game player, so he’s in the building," O'Neal told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.But he stopped short of putting him in the "top floor.""Top floor belongs to Magic (Johnson), Kobe (Bryant), and Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar).
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In an unprecedented 24th season in the NBA, LeBron James will try to make even more history with his new fourth team.James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers late last month, joining a team with newly acquired Jaylen Brown, one-time MVP Joel Embiid and scoring machine Tyrese Maxey to make them a championship contender in the Eastern Conference.No player has ever won an NBA title with four separate teams (James is one of four players to win with three, along with John Salley, Robert Horry and Danny Green), but before James tries to bring one to Philly for the first time since 1983, his Los Angeles Lakers legacy is already a hot topic.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJames helped the Lakers win the 2020 NBA title in the Disney "bubble" for his fourth title, for each of which he was named the Finals MVP. That is enough, Shaquille O'Neal says, to be considered a Lakers great."He definitely won a championship there and was a big game player, so he’s in the building," O'Neal told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.But he stopped short of putting him in the "top floor.""Top floor belongs to Magic (Johnson), Kobe (Bryant), and Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar). I’m going to put Kareem," O'Neal continued. "The second floor is me and those other guys.NBA GREAT SAYS HE NEARLY 'DROPPED DEAD' DUE TO BLOOD CLOT AS HE OFFERS ADVICE TO VICTOR WEMBANYAMA"Kobe and Magic played there longer than I did, and Magic was the first guy to bring that 'set.' LeBron will probably always be under those guys, but that doesn't take away from what he’s done in the game."While discussing the timeless James, O'Neal recalled his timeless memories of eating Lucky Charms, as the self-dubbed cereal expert will be helping "the biggest cereal fan" win cash prizes, a hangout with the Big Diesel and more through General Mills' latest contest."I eat cereal because it brings out the kid in me," the newest General Mills partner said.
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- In an unprecedented 24th season in the NBA, LeBron James will try to make even more history with his new fourth team.James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers late last month, joining a team with newly acquired Jaylen Brown, one-time MVP Joel Embiid and scoring machine Tyrese Maxey to make them a championship contender in the Eastern Conference.No player has ever won an NBA title with four separate teams (James is one of four players to win with three, along with John Salley, Robert Horry and Danny Green), but before James tries to bring one to Philly for the first time since 1983, his Los Angeles Lakers legacy is already a hot topic.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJames helped the Lakers win the 2020 NBA title in the Disney "bubble" for his fourth title, for each of which he was named the Finals MVP. That is enough, Shaquille O'Neal says, to be considered a Lakers great."He definitely won a championship there and was a big game player, so he’s in the building," O'Neal told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.But he stopped short of putting him in the "top floor.""Top floor belongs to Magic (Johnson), Kobe (Bryant), and Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar).
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Shaquille O'Neal talks LeBron James' Lakers legacy, why his new 76ers might be extremely 'dangerous'
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