In the modern world, Shaquille O’Neal is a huge celebrity. But despite his immense fame, it seems impossible for him to be the most cherished celebrity in every nation. Indeed, as the legendary LA Lakers player disclosed, there is a certain Stephon Marbury who is far more prominent than he is in China. O’Neal once made himself look foolish by thinking he was the model for a statue in Marbury.
Marbury was invited by O’Neal as a special guest on the most recent episode of The Big Podcast. Shaq originally took the time to describe the people of China as “very honorable” and claimed that he had no troubles throughout his time there.
Shaquille O Neal speaks about his statue mistake
He had a harsh awakening to the fact that Marbury was far more powerful in China than he was. He declared,
“I remember one time I was over there right? Because I thought I was the man. I had a little statue. But, my statue is in were another part of town. And one day, I’m like, ‘Yo, I ain’t know I had a statue there!’. They’re like, ‘Nah! That’s Stephon Marbury’s statue!’. This man got a 100-foot statue!”
Shaquille O’Neal made sure to give Marbury his flowers in appreciation for all that he has done for the basketball community, both domestically and internationally. Shaq then went on to assert Marbury deserved to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, which was an incredible honor.
That Marbury is more influential in China than Shaq is a remarkable accomplishment. But in what specific way did he win over the Chinese people?
