Shaq Ridicules Knicks Fans For Missing Out On First Overall Pick

Shaq is very happy that the Knicks got third instead of first.

BYAlexander ColeMay 15, 20196.3K Views

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New York Knicks fans everywhere were crushed when the team was given the third overall pick in this year's draft. Despite having the worst record in the NBA, the Knicks only had a 14 percent chance of receiving the first pick, which is projected to be Zion Williamson out of Duke. Instead, it was the New Orleans Pelicans who will be getting the opportunity to draft Zion, while the Knicks will have to settle for someone else.

While many were upset about the Knicks fortunes, others were absolutely delighted. Former NBA legend Shaq was one of those who was happy to see the Knicks get punched in the gut once again.

"I'm so happy that the Knicks didn't get their first pick," Shaq told TMZ. "I'm here [in NYC] the next day, Knick fans are so pissed and I'm loving it!"

Aside from the Knicks, Shaq also spoke about some of the best prospects in the draft and who certain teams should be going for. For Shaq, there is one wild card that everyone should be keeping their eyes on.

"The guy everyone should be looking at is Bol Bol," Shaq said. "Bol Bol can play. He's the real deal."

The NBA Draft will go down next month on June 20th.

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Alexander Cole

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.