Shaq Doesn't Think Too Highly Of Today's NBA Stars

Shaq has always had a lot to say about today's NBA.

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Shaq is a legendary NBA player who now makes a very solid living as someone who gets to comment on the game, almost every single day. Between his The Big Podcast With Shaq and his role on NBA on TNT, Shaq has been able to give fans a plethora of hot takes about those who are making a living in today's game.

For the most part, Shaq isn't very impressed with the toughness of those who are playing right now. He has been very adamant that many players throughout the NBA are soft, and that if he were in his prime today, he would be destroying these guys, every single night.

Shaq Doesn't Think Too Highly Of Today's NBA Stars
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On the most recent episode of his podcast, Shaq continued to make those claims, although this time he was a tad bit harsher. As you will see, Shaq even referred to the latest crop of NBA stars as "buttercups."

“I wish I was playing with these buttercups right now,” Shaq said. “I wish I was. I promise you I wish I was playing. It’ll be a slaughterhouse out there.”

Shaq Doesn't Think Too Highly Of Today's NBA Stars
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Shaq was one of the most dominant players ever, however, his disrespect for the new generation is quite odd. He has admitted to being jealous of some of the contracts players get these days, and this could very well be another case of that.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.