Legendary NBA player and TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal recently made some revealing comments about his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, during a broadcast on Tuesday night. O’Neal, who has been known to show support for his former teams, including the LA Lakers, did not hold back when it came to his thoughts on the Cavaliers.
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When discussing Cleveland’s NBA In-Season Tournament matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, O’Neal admitted that he does not spend much time watching the Cavs. In fact, he only has interest in one player on their team – presumably superstar forward LeBron James, who O’Neal played alongside during his time in Cleveland.
Shaq: "I don't watch Cleveland a lot, but when I do watch them, I'm only looking at one guy—"
Ernie Johnson: "When is the occasion when you would watch [the Cavs]?"
Shaq: "When they're on. I don't go searching for it." 😳pic.twitter.com/OoZKQhEnmw
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 22, 2023
Co-host Ernie Johnson Jr. then interrupted O’Neal to ask how often he does watch the Cavaliers. O’Neal responded by saying that he only watches their games when they are on TNT, but never actively seeks out their games on other platforms. He even joked that he does not have cable, implying that he does not have access to their games unless they are broadcasted on TNT.
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O’Neal’s candid perspective on the Cavaliers, a team he once played for, sheds light on his current thoughts on the team and their players. As the NBA’s in-season tournament continues and more matchups are aired on TNT, fans can expect more unfiltered commentary from O’Neal and his fellow analysts. Keep tuning in for more insights and opinions from the NBA’s biggest personalities.
