Shaq Would Sign With The New York Knicks If He Was A Young NBA Star

Shaq doesn't understand the hate for New York.

BYAlexander Cole
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The New York Knicks have struggled over the last few years and it's been something they haven't exactly been able to fix. Despite players like Enes Kanter and Kristaps Porzingis, the Knicks continue to disappoint their fans who have been clamoring for a championship for years. At this point, it seems as though the team is just cursed to lose. Although for former NBA star and current analyst Shaquille O'Neal, New York should be a prime spot for talented young players.

In an interview with TMZ, Shaq spoke on the Knicks saying "If I was a youngster, Madison Avenue would be turning into Shaq Avenue."


Over the last few seasons, plenty of free agents have avoided the Knicks to go somewhere else. For Shaq, he doesn't quite understand why saying there is plenty of opportunity beyond basketball in the Big Apple.

"People always talk about business and business after basketball. Knicks don't have a star player, so any superstar that comes there, Madison Avenue is going to open up them doors," Shaq explained.

The Knicks have had an abysmal season thus far. They are 14th in the Eastern Conference and have a record of 10-33. 


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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.