The president of the Big Man Alliance has made his claim. is keeping an eye on an underrated new player who’s trailing after the biggest hype in the league now. The second generation South Sudanese hooper has created some ridiculous highlights during his sparse appearances on the hardwood. It seems Shaq is also aboard the Bol Bol hype train. Earlier today, he made a controversial comment that will shake the most tough-skinned analysts and fans.
O’Neal’s endorsement comes after Reggie Miller became enthusiastic about the ‘ newest powerhouse. But wanted to redirect his attention to another seven-foot standout, the son of Manute Bol.
The 7’4″ phenomenon that is Victor Wembanyama is all the hype this year. And as he’s playing his first NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs, Shaquille O’Neal is redirecting focus to another standout big man. “” Shaq said on .
23-year-old Bol Bol stands at 7’2″, an inch higher than Shaq. And the player has been on his radar too. He brought it up after Reggie Miller got on the Wemby bandwagon. Shaq took a jab at Miller telling him he’s not paid enough attention to Bol Bol.
O’Neal’s take will shock all the Wemby fans. It already shocked the . It made lose his cool and yell, “about Bol Bol. And he doesn’t think that’s enough to compare to Victor. To be fair, Barkley did play with Manute Bol while on the Sixers. It could be that unsuccessful partnership that has left behind some skepticism in Chuck’s mind.
Shaq nonetheless explained his position, claiming Bol Bol is the first 7-footer with a handle and a three-point shot. He told his nemesis, “” As Chuck insisted he was not yelling, Shaq insisted he’s in the minority as Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson agree with him. (Of course, they couldn’t get a word in between Chuck and Shaq’s argument.)
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Like Barkley, most would say comparing Wembanyama to Bol Bol is apples and oranges. Shaq though said, “”
Shaq hasn’t completely discounted Wembanyama though. He did give him the benefit of the doubt briefly.
While few might agree with Shaq’s Wemby-Bol Bol comparison, he said that Wemby is more consistent than Bol Bol. Barkley agreed on that but would list out the Suns’ player’s shortcomings as well.
Reggie Miller would enjoy the way Barkley went after Shaq on the show. O’Neal is still on the fringes of the Wemby hype-train. As soon as O’Neal started dishing on Wemby, Chuck compared him and the young star.
Just another day of banter in the NBA studio. But do you agree with Shaquille O’Neal’s take on Bol Bol?
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