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Shaquille O’Neal rips people comparing Joel Embiid and James Harden to him and Kobe Bryant
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After touchdown James Harden in a blockbuster commerce with Brooklyn, the Philadelphia 76ers now have a one-two punch of their very own with Harden and celebrity middle Joel Embiid.
Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the Larry O’Brian trophy as teammate Shaquille O’Neal (L) maintain the MVP trophy after profitable the NBA Championship in opposition to Indiana Pacers 19 June, 2000, after sport six of the NBA Finals at Staples Heart in Los Angeles, CA.
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The 76ers are one of many front-runners to come back out of the Jap Convention, and lots of NBA media members imagine the duo has the power to win a number of titles, equally to Los Angeles Lakers legends Shaquille O’Neal and the late Kobe Bryant, who gained three-straight championships.
O’Neal, who just lately spoke on his present, “The Massive Podcast,” was requested by co-host Anthony “Spice” Adams if he’s able to cross the torch to Harden and Embiid as the subsequent greatest duo within the NBA.
Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden practices on the NBA basketball crew’s facility, in Camden, N.J., Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
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“No,” Shaq responded.
Adams adopted that up by asking if Harden and Embiid will ever come near their success.
“By no means,” Shaq answered. “We gained three out of 4. No. No. Hell, no. Not after one 12 months. Me and Kobe had eight years of harm collectively. No, not even shut. Cease it. Hear, NO, H NO, and F NO.”
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid reacts after making a basket in the course of the second half of an NBA basketball sport in opposition to the Chicago Bulls, Monday, March 7, 2022, in Philadelphia.
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Because the Harden commerce, the Nets have a 4-7 file in 11 video games, and they’re the eighth seed within the Jap Convention. The Sixers, alternatively, are 5-0 with Harden within the lineup and 8-2 general for the reason that commerce.