Shannon Sharpe reacts to Shaquille O'Neal calling Unc out for criticizing Jokic interview | Nightcap

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson react to NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal's Instagram response to Unc criticizing his comments about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserving MVP over Nikola Jokic.
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[@wgd14u]

Shaq love to critique people but when people critique him he acts all sensitive.

[@joshingram071]

As much as I love Shaq, even Kobe said it himself, they woulda had 6-7 rings had Shaq had the work ethic he had.

[@Jdcjr1991]

What Shannon said wasn’t critique he got mad because he didn’t agree with shaq and called him jealous how does him saying Jokic didn’t deserve that MVP as jealousy EVERYBODY is saying it. He just loves Jokic and will go at someone for it

[@inclinebench]

Shaq one of the softest big guys ever (he’d still whoop me)

[@antnedavis5686]

Naw u wrong and unc is also

[@lelu4555]

@@Jdcjr1991 wtf are u saying bro. you are acting like this mvp was robbed when the race was close all year. there was no clear case mvp and if any of the 3 candidates won they had a solid case (jokic,luka,shai). what shaq did was weird as shit critiquing a man when he's receiving a reward while his family is prob watching at home. You can have your opinion on your podcast not on tnt live to a million people when it's supposed to be his moment.

[@mw2077]

“Shaq in the chat?!?” Ocho be so lost man 😭😂

[@callums3172]

I lost it😂😂

[@LetsHide3]

I always think he’s stoned but then I remember he doesn’t even do drugs. I love ocho😂

[@lisahickman3022]

Hilarious 😂

[@mahbubmo]

Ocho says anything😂

[@Blessedly0804]

Ocho stay lost 😅

[@I34VVI3U5]

Unc: "Shaq, we never had a problem." Ocho: "Shaq, you wanna fight? You know where to find me"

[@robertwright4220]

Ocho a rider for real!

[@1jumbojumbo1]

Shaq, it's all good bro, 1 man's opinion of you is like 1 tiny grain of sand in all earth's oceans combined compared to your life's journey.

[@tatt2it254]

😂😂😂

[@DanielBeattyDefinition]

Shaq: "You ain't as great as me" Shannon: "And you coulda been greater." The wisdom kinda hit hard though.

[@charlesconner9044]

Truth bomb

[@pjnla]

Shay is one of the best T.E. In NFL history and has 3 Super Bowl wins. Why is Shaq trying to talk to him like he a scrub?

[@jaylonhampton7626]

Because Shannon taking to him like he don’t got rings and mvps

[@antwanbrown4259]

Shaq pulled a Skip Bayless! 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@nathanclements6635]

@@jaylonhampton7626no it’s because Shaq soft and can’t take criticism.

[@doindado4328]

@@jaylonhampton7626how ? By reiterating what Shaq himself has already said before ? 😂🤦🏾‍♂️ internet be making dummies by the loads.

[@sjwilliams5883]

@@jaylonhampton7626UNC just copied what Kobe said an Shaq got mad at Kobe too

[@takumifujiwara8356]

Shaq lying through his teeth when he said in JJ's Podcast : "I used to be sensitive" BRUHHH HE'S STILL SO SENSITIVEEEEEEEEEEE THIS IS SO FUNNY

[@mattgibney4085]

Kobe himself said if he was in shape they would’ve gotten 6-7 rings. Shaq wrong on this one

[@angahbg9089]

​@@mattgibney4085If Shaq had MJ,Kobe or Lebron work ethic. There's no doubt in everybody's mind that he would be in the GOAT Convo.

[@LuckiestManAlive]

FACTS! Barkley jokes with him and calls him Mr. Sensitive sometimes, but that's just an exaggeration of the truth, which is... The man is sensitive. Lol

[@packers12to80]

Shaq is one the hardest working men as a former pro. Also, yall taken kobe word for word....yet kobe hated Shaq at one pt. Of course he was gonna shit on him.

[@mattgibney4085]

@@packers12to80 this was when they were friends, shaq himself has said, chuck, Kenny, every media from ESPN, Fox, CBS. You name it, everyone knows it because it’s the truth. Shaq in his feelings for no reason talking like Shannon was a bum, he’s literally among the best TE to ever play the game show respect

[@davidanderson4543]

Bro Shannon’s knowledge is outstanding and I love the respect he had here. I heard no lies. Idk why Shaq was coming after him when he wasn’t lying about anything, no shots fired. Nothing. S/o to Unc

[@WolfKing158]

Yoo Ocho is hilarious, his genuine curiosity about basketball is priceless 🤣 😂

[@SpoetyBone318]

“But nobody will ever be able to say I cheated myself” TELL EM UNC‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@emanuelzhimrules]

The fact that I dont even keep up with basketball and have heard that about Shaq is wild tbh.

[@mackwitdavortexx]

That was a weak comeback. Shaq went hard during a lot of those years he played just not every year. UNC was off that 'jac last night

[@leonardtarver149]

I’m just glad Shaq hasnt said “Shut up for I slap you”😂🤣

[@DemeGod313]

@@mackwitdavortexxyea even a non NBA fan can look at those championships runs & admit Shaw was the main reason

[@bigbsportstalk]

​@mackwitdavortexx you can say it was a weak comeback, but it's the truth. Shaq himself has said so. Kobe said so. It is what it is ma . Shaq was great but it should be more.

[@alecmcjarison999]

Shaq couldn't care less about sga, it's all about jokic having three mvps and shaq having 1

[@rayleigh8]

BINGO!!!! And you know what proves more what you’re saying, Shaq called Jokic the Vice-president of the Big man Alliance where Shaq calls himself the president. Basically he’s telling Jokic, you’re still under me.

[@alecmcjarison999]

@@rayleigh8 exactly. TNT should fine him greatly for his rudeness and sga should tell shaq to take his name out of his criticism of jokic

[@spenser6353]

@@alecmcjarison999Shaq probably feels he’s better than jokic. He probably can’t understand how jokic has three mvps. Jokic is so slow and unathletic

[@solomoncrawford7391]

Damn I was about to say the something and he is feeling a way about Joker winning it 3x

[@tashunmiller4232]

@@spenser6353 and averages 26/13/9 that’s how unathletic he is

[@csj55410]

Don’t sell yourself short unc. You helped revolutionize the TE position. Helped lead the way for our amazing receiving TE’s today

[@DAM251983]

Shannon is 51st ranked player all time out of 27000+ NFL players in history. Context is everything.

[@CG89119]

Ranked based on what? Just curious

[@dcrutch434]

But he is a top 10 TE of all time

[@reggietillman7274]

​@@dcrutch434that's a fact

[@nickb8736]

​@@CG89119based on a list the actual NFL put out

[@DevsSportsShorts]

@@dcrutch434 3**

[@melissav6]

Love the way Shannon addressed this as a grown man. 👑 respect.

[@space3058]

You’re right but wrong at the same time….shannon don’t want no problems with shaq honestly go back and listen what shaq said about Shannon in the beginning of the video….if anyone else would of said that to Shannon….you know what Shannon would of done there’s video everywhere he pulls up…I met shaq and I understand Shannon I would of token the same route 😂

[@Jeff_Thomas]

FACTS 💯

[@1CoolL7]

@@space3058 U caught that as well... Shannon cant BULLY Shaq🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@danielcancel2901]

@@1CoolL7I don’t think anyone can 😂

[@RayNathanNevermind]

​​@@1CoolL7Noone is even trying to Bully Shaq. Shaq sat his ass on NBA on TNT at the ANNOUNCEMENT of the 2024 NBA MVP and made negative statements about the winner of the same award they announced. Erny, Kenny & Chuck felt a certain way with how Shaq tainted that moment for the MVP winner, the NBA & TNT Network. But won't let another man speak his opinion? Child like...just flat out childish to defend that foolishness as well!

[@sega_kid4288]

“Nobody could say when I played I didn’t give it 100 everyday. That’s all I got for you big man” - Unc standing on business

[@jhirmalwinfield3871]

Shay a good dude man. People gotta back off him smh

[@sibonisoduma5878]

Damn that hurt.

[@mashuduthidiela9643]

Shannon keeps weaponising his work ethic. We get it. You worked out. No need to use that to bring other people down. Shaq saying Shai was deserving of MVP doesn’t mean his jealous or lazy. Shannon made this personal when all Shaq did was say that he thought SGA deserved it more. Many people thought SGA deserved it

[@clifforddotson7550]

standing on foolishness, Sharpe could not carry a team, Shaq did it three times, with 4 rings,, Sharpe sit down

[@ntnnot]

@@mashuduthidiela9643 Shaq was out of pocket bringing that stuff up when the guy is just receiving his award. How f'ing crude can you be... The guy will eternally have an issue with big men receiving MVPs when he himself was left with one.

[@malaminkurang6256]

How can anyone hate people like Ocho?.. Real men would understand a real man of peace. See how based on how he reacted this conversation went the way it went. When your energy is pure it only gravitates towards positivity. Respect to this brother.🙏

[@jamesmoran7391]

Maybe because he doesn't know what he's talking about , guy literally said he doesn't understand basketball and them two seconds later is claiming that sga got robbed like bruh if he doesn't know what he's talking about maybe best not to claim a robbery.

[@thechurch5000]

Shaq: "If I get injured on company time I rehab on company time." He said this right when the season was starting and put surgery off all summer.

[@rtbsenior]

I remember that.

[@mcsnappermcnappermctapper9376]

Mr. Sensitive is the best nick name Sir Charles has given to Shaq 😂

[@terrywilson8240]

Let's make that nickname stick!😊 When referring to Shaq

[@jasonquinlan1733]

@@terrywilson8240it’s been his nickname for a decade I think it has stuck

[@getbread33]

Yup! Lol

[@RFlash-xc4lo]

Nah its Petty white!

[@user-ks5zi8zf9o]

barkley trolls shaq cos he has no rings.

[@teddyrock1740]

Shay killed him when he said, "No matter what! No one will ever say I was lazy or I cheated myself, my team, and the game!"

[@clifforddotson7550]

and that is not taking a shot at Diesel? Sharpe full of Shi-

[@ja195]

It's a factual statement ​@@clifforddotson7550

[@john_2273]

⁠@@clifforddotson7550that was after the fact Shaq got mad at his other comments

[@rickyrobby8133]

⁠@@clifforddotson7550when did he say he didn’t take a shot at him? He said they’re not beefing.

[@justinmathis7707]

He never won superbowl mvp either

[@jamsjr44]

I love that Ocho is honest on his lack of basketball knowledge, most pro athletes want to pretend they know more than they do.

[@alexhitman2005]

Not smart, but honest

[@jalan67]

Ocho is right! How is he the most dominant but your career stats and awards don’t add up? Make it make sense! I watched during that era, and Shaq was just the biggest. Shaq named himself the most dominant in order to make himself feel better about Kobe being the best player on their team, and people began to say Kobe was the best player in the league.

[@Alr1ghtyThen]

Shaq really made himself look bad for that response. He must have forgot he said that about himself years before anyone else ever did

[@fanfan9748]

Shaq's entire argument: I have 4rings I have more money Im jealous? NO YOU!

[@jaylonhampton7626]

Don’t forget this girl Shannon not even in the top 50 on his profession Shaq top 10 no debate Shannon a girl all he do is gossip

[@michaelsandle2152]

You sound sad ​@@jaylonhampton7626

[@Alr1ghtyThen]

@@fanfan9748 exactly 😂 Shaq is a huge baby and a bully. The stories he's told of how he misused his power in the NBA. The stories he told of how he abused his actual teammates to assert dominance in the locker room. The stories he told about not getting what he wants and destroying his own house. The stories he told about not practicing enough and not putting in enough effort to stay in shape. The stories he told about neglecting his family and when his wife left him. He only has himself to blame.

[@isthatdave55]

@@jaylonhampton7626CAUSE ITS WAY MORE FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN THE NFL THAN NBA goofy. Shannon is top 5 in his position, and helped revolutionize said position/current NFL.

[@daweeza42]

I absolutely love how Shannon handled this situation. Props to you Sharpe!

[@lopedja3559]

Shaq wasn’t wrong either.

[@daweeza42]

@@lopedja3559 Not a matter of right or wrong. Shaq is free to speak his mind like us all, but the question is why did Shaq feel the need to run down his resume like we all don’t know his accomplishments…he stated all his achievements like Shannon came out and said he was better than him. We all love Shaq, but that was a bit much.

[@leroyrodgers6089]

​@@lopedja3559Shaq said the same thing Unk said, but he said it years back. He's looking very silly right now and kind of like a politician who pretends they didn't say things in the past.

[@jaquanclendenning68]

No cap Shannon might have just changed my life with that statement " No matter the money I make or the success I have nobody can ever say I short changed my self " 🤝

[@danib5394]

I love Unc for not going back and forth. It's not that serious. Perfect response ❤

[@blazinpyromaniac]

So much respect for Shannon who responded like a grown ass man. Shaq is a 52 year old child. Shannon maximizes all of his opportunities and is living his best life. That's why he went from a small college, 7th round pick to a HOF NFL player and one of the best sports media personalities.

[@showtimej2582]

Shaq is 53

[@rrba1089]

@@showtimej258252 or 53 year old.. don’t matter, cause he still acting like a child

[@showtimej2582]

@@rrba1089 facts I agree with you just saying 52 or 53 makes it worse

[@Zagirus]

Shannon responded like a man? You should’ve seen how he behaved after Skip said he was jealous of Tom Brady. He was moaning on national television for entire week because his feefees got hurt.

[@URFAVTROLL]

@@Zagirus😂😂😂😂😂

[@BrandiAngelaSaulter]

“Nobody will ever say I was lazy or cheated myself” Mic Drop

[@SamNB3]

Exactly!🏅🏅🏅

[@jpeoples]

That’s a Bar!

[@mayhemlolz]

Lol Drake

[@CrosbyBaptiste-nx7rc]

A.I.

[@cheapR1]

Shaq destroyed. It's over

[@gentillygangr3516]

This reminds me of my childhood lol, my two favorite uncles arguing over something again, one making a fool out of himself, the other still cool calm and collected, and before the end of the day they both laughing with each other again. You set a great example of how it’s ok disagree with out letting your emotions blind you from just keeping your cool. Much respect to you Unc..

[@Davidperez-oi6ke]

Off topic: ill never forget the time Shay brought me to tears with his impassioned plea for black people to be treated equally. The best TV I have ever seen. So much love and passion. -Promote!

[@Nyualum21]

Shaq always calls other ppl sensitive but he is one of the most sensitive ppl in sports media/past player

[@ManoManov]

100% correct, some people might say the most sensiteve.

[@davidkahura5365]

Entitlement. But I don't know why.

[@m2k33311]

Chuck and Kenny have say this many of times o the show

[@seanquinn8790]

Stop glazing

[@DLabri3]

facts

[@Vusace777]

I fw OCHO heavy. He said “but if them boys want smoke, we can do a rumble” still had Shannon back through it all.

[@topgunna7750]

Ocho don't really want no smoke knock it off would ya, Shannon don't either just ask Mike Epps

[@Sleepys._.]

You know who would’ve taken shaq’s side and said shannon didn’t amount to his greatness

[@Vusace777]

@@Sleepys._. who lol

[@LurnWell]

​@topgunna7750 Stop thinking men are scared, just because they didn't put hands on each other.

[@GreenLifeKev]

Lol 🤣 I just got to that part Ocho is hilarious ‼️

[@andre-le-bone-aparte]

Ocho: Wait I have a question, they use baskets and have a ball... so it's called "BasketBall" ? Also Ocho: @06:33 - I need to take a course on this or something...

[@apc3036]

🤣

[@archiemutsambs5075]

Respect!! You are stating facts Shannon! You even giving flowers to Shaq despite the shade!

[@TheeBlackBadger]

Ocho got me weak , bruh trying his best to keep up 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Ly74997]

Yes he’s lost

[@TopShotta2.23]

At least he admitted it that. What makes it special

[@michaelkirby5272]

Not the brightest 💡

[@mikalevans1]

I’m from the Nati! Go study Ocho😂

[@greenderp]

that steelers defense did some work to him, huh? XD

[@gerryr4224]

Shaq is without a doubt the most sensitive big man of all time. #1!

[@freddiep2720]

Veryyyyy

[@Buddy_Boi74]

But he always criticized D12 for being sensitive lol

[@gerryr4224]

@@Buddy_Boi74 Truth

[@chery-annspencer2007]

And he has said these things about himself.

[@gerryr4224]

@@chery-annspencer2007 Yes. Overall, I like Shaq, but he is a hypocrite in this case.

[@TchockyPuritan]

unc is right. whenever a big man becomes a media darling, shaq hates on him. unc is also being humble. he's the goat TE.

[@iannewman20ify]

The fact he's even responding is a compliment to your success in my opinion

[@colinthompson3111]

Very good comeback from Shannon. Shaq was unprofessional when he criticized the decision with Jokic on TV. No one would do that to him.

[@airfrance4365]

No Shaq wasn't unprofessional he was sticking up for Shai. You just don't like he was honest.

[@Jdcjr1991]

Stop being sensitive he said what a lot of people thought

[@WillCap4food]

@@airfrance4365jokic is better than Shai and had a better season.

[@jamesross29]

@@airfrance4365there’s a time and place for everything. saying that to jokic when he just got the mvp isn’t right. at least let him enjoy the moment before saying something like that

[@leafbuck215]

Stephen a said the same thing on first take you either take one way or the other

[@cesarmarroquin8818]

I love Unc. That was the most grown man response ever. Listen up young boys. That’s called saying it like it is without getting sensitive and angry like Shaq does.

[@medved4030]

Hard to imagine a former accomplished NBA star who is over 50 is acting like a 20 yo butthurt rapper.

[@Rich-km7pr]

Shaq wrecked him loool... He had no choice but to take the "bigger man" route

[@williamjones7247]

​​@@Rich-km7pr Shaq wrecked him? How?

[@jaythebarber7688]

How can Shannon call the man jealous of Jokic then turn around and play the victim. Wasn't Shannon upset when Skip said he was jealous of Brady? That was manipulation in his finest

[@xaevius5319]

@@jaythebarber7688 shannon was upset that skip would stoop so low to insult his hall of fame career just cuz skip is a rider for brady. "manipulation" at its finest

[@etuboldon]

"Nobody will ever say I was lazy, or I cheated myself" THIRD DEGREE BURNS!!!

[@VennieThaGreat]

I like how after u addressed it you still gave him his flowers and never brought down your brother ✊🏾

[@DM-3000]

Real talk. Shannon showed real good characteristics of a MAN with this one.

[@Cole44495]

@@DM-3000 he didnt show it the first time around though.. they both took shots

[@jamesbingham1007]

Well, Shannon's a good girl.

[@Sam-fs8sx]

@@jamesbingham1007 Shannon could make you his girl and you wouldn't do anything about it.

[@Psychoma99]

That's Shannon's style and that's why he's a goat

[@Elbarto_urameshi]

Shaq made this way more personal than it needed to be.

[@maaaateyourrekidding6918]

sensitive

[@mroberts453]

He did

[@michelangelooliver2590]

Every time

[@Cynsham]

Shaq has always just been immature and petty, this ain’t nothing new

[@MrRiq29]

Why did shannon say he was jealous when he only gave his opinion 🤔

[@onm4ss]

Love Shannon and his Grandma Wisdom. Handled the situation like a grown man

[@sonofmichael_777]

I cried when Shannon began to give his response. I appreciate how he spoke on the situation. Much love, much respect.

[@chicagohh]

"No one will ever say that I was lazy or that I cheated myself" - drops mic

[@gabrieldarius_]

That’s not a drop the mic moment… that’s “gossip” that he “heard” from Kobe (RIP) who was envious of Shaq.

[@bernieanderson1909]

@@gabrieldarius_😑😑😑

[@shannonlewis754]

@@gabrieldarius_Shaq said it himself bro!🤷🏾‍♂️

[@zeken0]

​@@gabrieldarius_shaq said it himself

[@neffseda4181]

​@@gabrieldarius_listen how old are you? Did u not see shaq how out of shape he was when he was with the lakers? Facts are facts. We didn't need kobe to state the obvious

[@antonio-gu8ui]

Shaq brung up money podcast and everything else. Shaq in his feelings

[@Jdcjr1991]

Just like Shannon went personal with him instead of saying why he felt Jokic deserved the MVP he chose to say Shaq was jealous because he was mad

[@antonio-gu8ui]

@@Jdcjr1991Do you think it was right for shaq to say that to jokic right after he got his award to his face

[@user-gc1wj8tt2p]

@@Jdcjr1991 He was jealous ALL YEAR of JOKIC. He was saying SGA should be MVP even when denver was #1 seed.

[@Jdcjr1991]

@@user-gc1wj8tt2p lol yea ok he was “jealous”

[@Jdcjr1991]

@@antonio-gu8ui I could care less

[@MrLewis-lk8us]

Shannon is in point. Deep down as men we have to look ourselves in the mirror and ask “Am I (Did I) truly give it everything I got?” And if that answer is No, we feel so ashamed of our selves.

[@blaketindle4703]

Kareem has 6 championships, 6 MVP’s, and was the all time leading scorer, with the most unstoppable shot in history! He’s the greatest Big Man of all time, not Shaq!

[@ThisisDizzle2]

Not to mention Kareem’s college success. Shaq was just a big body who couldn’t actually shoot the ball to save his life. All those years playing and he never improved his foul shooting!?!?

[@linzolaturner4241]

No one called Shaq the greatest, only the most dominant big man

[@NeverKnow225]

Stay on topic please

[@milosjovicevic6083]

Kareem is plumber comparing to Jokic lmfao.

[@stromthurmond8822]

Shaq never said he was the greatest. He said most dominant.✌🏿💪🏿

[@ScruFaceJeanOfficial]

“Shaq in the chat?” Sometimes I feel like Ocho might of got his bell run a lil too much

[@ahmedrizwan7235]

I hit Ray by accident - Ocho 😂

[@user-vt4eh1os3m]

Haha facts, by the way that BBL Drizzy track was 🔥

[@ronaldmcdonald9289]

HIP HOP IS A SPORT

[@willardrobinson6234]

Nah that boi just dumb.💀

[@albyoung12]

😂😂😂​@@willardrobinson6234

[@tracyl9131]

I love Ocho he said "Shaq you want to fight" 😅😂! They are all great.

[@KZ_MMA_]

Everything Shannon Sharpe said was 100% on point. Shaq didn't take the game seriously like Jordan, Kobe, or James

[@craigb2332]

Not true that he didn’t take the game seriously. When off the court he didn’t train like others.

[@ms.keedajohnson]

Totally agree - Shaq always said that about himself. He owns it. Kobe said it as well.

[@dariousgraham6438]

Why do you say that. Remember as great as Kobe was he only won 1 MVP.

[@jcomedies5589]

@AaJJSOLDIER-kq8bm 40k thousand points and your saying James didn't take the game seriously.

[@Mahomeboy]

@AaJJSOLDIER-kq8bm Bruh MJ retired 3 times, quit on his teams and Kobe blew a 3-1 lead just because he was pissed at the lakers and the fans. Oh and don't forget he got swept by the same Mavs who made him look silly and finished dead last in the nbc in his last few years.

[@jkaijuu5318]

Shaq throwing shade and unc shows him all love that’s crazy

[@tipplers3417]

That's what grown men do to be honest

[@2ndeagle7]

Shutting down the traffic grab. Shaq creating a rift to drive traffic...lol.

[@AdrianVeidt516]

Shaq literally told unc that he loved him in that post. Unc left that out.

[@sheLuvsManny]

@@AdrianVeidt516unc didn’t leave that out watch again and who gives af if he said luv you that’s passive aggressive asf

[@sheenahines4714]

Unc is being passive aggressive. He is trying to say, Shaq aint "sh*t" but still G-R-E-A-T. Medal and Awards don't make you the GREATEST. Look at how many awards Beyonce missed out on against Taylor Swift. Unc you "wrong" for this.

[@kathycampbell7641]

Love this channel...no beef over here ‼️

[@jbeezy5]

Shannon was the first NFL tight end to have 10,000 receiving yards. Sharpe was also an essential asset to three Super Bowl teams, two with the Broncos and one with the Baltimore Ravens. He retired in 2003 as the all-time leader among tight ends in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Sharpe had four First-Team All-Pro selections, one Second-Team All-Pro inclusion, and eight Pro Bowl distinctions. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

[@xXSonTJXx]

Shaq is getting more sensitive as he gets older, constantly flexing his past to avoid any criticism lol

[@kennethsmith9574]

He's been petty all his life. He's also a big ass bully.

[@xXSonTJXx]

@@kennethsmith9574yeah but more insecurities build when you realize theres flaws in your ideal self / prime that you can’t recapture anymore

[@thereasonwhy5188]

Always been this sensitive

[@radicalmatamune]

@@xXSonTJXx Exactly, getting old with daddy issues. Not being the center of attention anymore. You don't see David Robinson, Olajuwon or MJ trying to recapture that light or compare themselves with players who could be their kids. Shaq sounds like he's still in competition with those kids, even hating on their contracts, that's embarassing

[@Cynsham]

He’s been like that since his playing days. He was sensitive and immature then, and he’s never grown up since

[@antoniotyler7688]

Shaq can go on with this BS. Kobe called him out on his laziness and won two chips without him.

[@BrezzyGoodvibes]

As a laker fan, watching Shaq next to Kobe was a tale of the ant and the grasshopper. Kobe worked hard and it showed. And in crunch time, Shaq’s lack of work showed as well.

[@JohnWick-zk7hp]

Shaq has 3 finals MVP how many Kobe have during the 3 peat 😂😂😂😂

[@BrezzyGoodvibes]

@@JohnWick-zk7hp sir, Kobe is in EVERYONE’s top 5. Nuff said.

[@JohnWick-zk7hp]

@@BrezzyGoodvibes Kobe not top 5 lebron mj Kareem wilt magic

[@JohnWick-zk7hp]

@@BrezzyGoodvibes nice deflection 🤣🤣

[@ICBLACKINU]

Y'all are putting me in a predicament!!!! Shaquille made me a Laker fan with Kobe and You've had me cross countries to taste this fine delicate shay luxurious cognac.😂 Love yall both keep grinding

[@dubzillaaaa]

You can tell Shaq is used to picking on people he considers a “scrub” in their profession. Acting like Shannon isn’t a HOF, easily top 10, top 5, TE all time 😂

[@PrinceTae]

Shannon did some grown man shit, respect

[@logicalmalethink4925]

Grown men don’t gossip

[@ghostx4747]

​@@logicalmalethink4925 Grown men also don't get jealous of others. Shaq.

[@ralx225b]

@@logicalmalethink4925 Whenever you talk about an event that involves people, and they are not present to give a response or perspective, that is gossip. So by default, everybody gossips. If you talk history, news, your past experiences, even your comment just now about Shannon....is gossip. So yeah that comment doesn't have a leg to stand on.

[@darnellwilliams8783]

​@@ralx225bshannon was gossiping about shaq and Shaq G Checked Shannon sharpe

[@BestShootermanUbz]

I don’t know how you guys can’t see that Shannon is giving back handed compliments. You can’t honestly say someone is the most dominant to ever play the position but then say he could’ve been better if he tried harder? And then say that he isn’t top 5 all time because he can’t control who the media voted for as MVP?? Make it make sense.

[@sourcingsailor4987]

Kobe wasn't lying when he said, "If Shaq had applied himself, we could have had three or four more titles!"

[@alpharudyUT]

kobe said it to his face and on camera but people act like its a surprise when its brought up Shaq was great but could have been greater

[@G44052]

Deep down this is why Shaq gets so upset and is always trying to convince folks he belongs in top 5. Deep down he’s matured and realizes we cannot get time back. He now realizes he should have applied himself like he was the most dominant. He got lazy and rested on his prior accomplishments. He’s not mad at Unc. He’s mad at himself

[@maxmx767]

@@G44052Shaq don’t need to convince anyone. Whoever saw Shaq play knows how UNSTOPPABLE he was. The league change the defense rules to deal with Shaq because he was unguardable.

[@johnathanshakewellesquirei8615]

@@maxmx767shaq himself called himself lazy. He barely worked out or practiced hard. He was just THAT good, but if he really worked his hardest, he could have overtaken MJ for best player ever. Thats just my opinion on the last part.

@@johnathanshakewellesquirei8615Shaw bagged off because at the time the league could not handle him.

[@jenniferwilliams6494]

Man Ocho, I feel you. Sometimes I'm outside of the conversation and be real upset when I can't process stuff fast enough. 🤣 Its all good. Unk will bring you up to speed fast. I love this partnership. I like sports, but y'alls conversation around it makes me love it!

[@kenwalk8703]

Ocho is a fool!😂😂 That’s the kinda guy I want in my corner.💪🏽🙏🏽

[@hexsrob]

Kobe called him lazy to his face and now he’s trying to flip the whole narrative that he motivated Kobe 😂😂😂. Shannon better than him at this media game hands down.

[@davidestick9936]

I don’t like that every time someone disagrees with Unc, they shoot at his media endeavors. Shannon is a damn good journalist and analyst and his peers need to put more respect on his name

[@dtickles]

They are just jealous. Repeating each other. I love that Shannon said his platform is his platform. People love it and the numbers speak for itself. He is in his own lane.

[@jeremyarrington9427]

unc working the media like he used to work the nfl. respect.

[@DeeGee5041]

They can’t talk on his Ftball career cause he was like that

[@jamesfulks2910]

Shannon is not a journalist. He's just Shannon and that's why he's being hated on.

[@itisfinished4U]

I don't agree with alot of what he says especially when he gets real political because I'm a die hard conservative but I love and respect him for what he has done in his life and he deserves all of that respect because he earned it with blood and guts in spite of those against him.

[@godofwine77]

Shaq himself said he didn't work as hard as he should have. Kobe's biggest beef with Shaq was that as Shannon Sharpe said if he would have worked harder the Lakers would have been unstoppable, but Shaq refused to work hard, even have as hard as Kobe. Where's the lie?

[@aaronharris3667]

Unc class act response . I love it .

[@mlungisitsotsotso6995]

“Shaq in the chat?!?!?!” Has to be the funniest thing I’ve heard all year 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-mf5fr8kb2s]

Yes

[@ernests7044]

I respect Shannon for the reply and the manner in which it was delivered.

[@clifforddotson7550]

cause his ass got called out,, with that lunatic crap. getting personal with a legend, and not even on his level, sports fan see right through crap,

[@mouseinthehouse_]

Why did this just turn into a big conversation glazing Shaq’s career when it should be about a 7 foot man baby who is too sensitive to congratulate another center winning an MVP

[@kylehunter9631]

Good for u Unc! Ur as real as they come big fella

[@rfreeze]

To add to what Shannon said. There are dudes commentating on sports every day on TV - who not only are *not* a hall of fame athlete like Shannon…they NEVER EVEN PLAYED A SPORT IN HIGH SCHOOL! So for Shaq to say he was better at basketball than Shannon was football don’t mean a damn thing!

[@keithmoore6334]

It sure doesn’t 👍🏾💪🏾

[@jaysmoovin7664]

Unc is in the HOF

[@manistheonly1858]

Edit your post because Shannon is in the HOF

[@rfreeze]

@@manistheonly1858 That’s what I said broskee.

[@moshpitmadness6486]

@@rfreezehe being a grammar nazi

[@goalmindluck]

I like Shaq but he definitely have an envious spirit. He always brings up 4 rings. Rings doesn't make you perfect or always right.

[@keelhe893]

Honestly I feel rings are lowest to critique greatness on a team sport. It’s a bunch of names I don’t know that have Chicago Bulls and Patriot Rings but that don’t mean they were the greatest player

[@jack-of-all-trades1234]

​@@keelhe893 I agree. Dan Marino doesn't have a Superbowl ring. Trent Dilfer does. No sane person would argue that Dilfer is better than Marino.

[@matthewayers4767]

​@@keelhe893it's only counts in the goat Convo cuz they the ones that get the win for the team. Pat mahomes with shitty recievers for example

[@srbin1264]

Shaq at least Jokic doesn't run from the team to the super team to have an extra ring

[@MouseInDaHizzouse]

Shaq told Jokic the truth to his face with the utmost respect. Luka and Shai both had better seasons on the floor and in the locker rooms. Luka and Kyrie geling was this season's biggest compliment.

[@r1sh1m0h4n]

I've heard plenty of folks say... they'd take Hakeem over Shaq. Hakeem in his prime was unstoppable as well. No weaknesses.

[@blaccknight1]

I would too! Shaq was great. But the Dream was that dude!

[@blaccknight1]

I would too!!

[@CadillacMack90]

Did Shaq really say Shannon Sharpe ain’t top 10 in his profession? He’s top 5 greatest Tight Ends to ever play 😂😂

[@83LCJ]

Overall Shannon’s not top 10 in his sport he’s top 10 at his position but if you’re not a qb it’s hard to be top 10 overall of all time in the nfl

[@mashuduthidiela9643]

Yes but he’s not top 10 NFL players.

[@83LCJ]

@@mashuduthidiela9643 I was being generous but u right

[@Thelasthoebender]

@@mashuduthidiela9643 shaq not gonna be top 10 for long, he really is a waste of potential.

[@fyggs7guy]

@@83LCJfootball is very different to basketball. More players, significantly more positions, offense and defense separated. Being top 5 in your position means you top 150 all time.

[@chucky0034]

The elephant in the room is how Shaq was out of pocket on TNT announcing the MVP during Jokics moment.

[@bentorres-betgaming]

That part. Whole ceremony felt off too. I didn't watch jokic to win but he deserved better

[@michaelmays7029]

You gotta love, Ocho, he’s so goddamn genuine & a real brother

[@zerimar26]

Shaq was giving his opinion on the MVP selection. Shannon shouldn't of said Shaq was jealous. Jealous of who? Shaq has 4 rings.

[@raquawn]

💯

[@sametcer4806]

He can give his opinion whenever he wants in fact he has been saying sga should be mvp for last two months (for obvious reasons 😅). But it was wrong for him to saying while jokic receiving his award.

[@taurusthebull76]

For someone with a resume like Shaq, he manages to still come off as a very insecure person.

[@spidercal9812]

Like VERY!!

[@LuisRivera-tt2ub]

He’s right about the gossiping tho

[@lukephillips770]

Shaq is sensitive and so is Shannon

[@tb9340]

🎯

[@tedlondon4875]

What are we talking about Shannon, u just call Shaq lazy! Shaq was right he should have won mvp over Steve Nash! I hate when these talking head speak on a topic they no nothing about! Shannon, don't say never,they said the same thing about Wilt, then here come Shaq, they said it about Walt Fraizer here com Magic, they it about Jordan, here come Kobe and LeBron and now they are comparing Edward to Jordan ! So Shannon there will be another dominant player like Shaq! To call a man lazy then say we don't have beef In the same sentence 🤔 is the definition of beef which u started Shannon

[@edutainme7265]

This made me sad - Shaq is a child, but Shannon is a big Lakers (and Shaq / Kobe) fan. Shaq should have checked himself and had the decency to call Unc.

[@mastercheif522991]

Shannon a big lebron fan not laker fan

[@sterlingwilliams8645]

Shannon is a LeBron fan

[@Abdulragbagsing1]

And so what if he’s a Lebron fan 😭

[@D_Dubs00]

Shannon can kissed LeBron azzzzz!!! That facts

[@Bigway59]

@@D_Dubs00now wait a minute🤔😂😂😂 May be on to something there😂😂😂.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

In the last 50 years, Career Résumé - Total Accolades: (Titles, MVPs, Finals MVPs, 1st All-NBA, 1st All-DEF, 50-40-90) 1) Jordan = 36 2) LeBron = 30 3) Kareem = 29 4) Kobe = 28 4) Duncan = 28 6) Magic = 20 7) Bird = 19 8) Dr. J = 17 9) Shaq = 16 9) Hakeem = 16 *Minimum is 1 Title and 1 MVP **To put things into perspective, Curry has 12 and Jokic has 8

[@CalebHyles]

Ocho vs Ernie would be incredible

[@ninoscott8851]

Even with what Shaq said, Unc stood on business without being disrespectful!

[@ogi197]

Indeed

[@PurposeRving580]

Very respectful response Unc! Thanks

[@warbackfire6509]

yea he don’t want them problems

[@MM-jc7uv]

Shannon has always been one of the dudes that gave Jokic credit over the past couple of years, respect unc ✊

[@CheeseLover23]

Shaq made himself look absolutely terrible with that post. And honestly it just made me think that what Unc said clearly struck a chord - otherwise he wouldn’t have gotten so defensive. It’s pretty clear that he seems to be jealous of Jokic and the success he has had.

[@terrenceljohnson2]

Shaq has the level of maturity of an 8 year old

[@bsmoove2437]

UNC Spoke Facts “HARD WORK BEATS TALENT WHEN TALENT DOES NOT WORK HARD”

[@eddieterrell5457]

🧢 Shannon I’d try to say Shaq was jealous tho!

[@jaefoo9368]

Stop it you not picking him over any center if you had a choice lmaoo

[@bsmoove2437]

@@jaefoo9368 your right but fam shaq said it himself before that he should have worked on his game more “free throws , etc”

[@dmitryuzandrade1661]

Like Jokic who doesn’t play or practice off season

[@blackway643]

Nah man that’s only a rap lyric

[@dhowell398]

Man when he got fired from the lakers...His career slid down a razor blade into a pool of alcohol😂😂😂

[@tunde2432]

Ocho being comfortable in his ignorance made this episode

[@miguelvera7021]

Shannon..." I got everything out of my God given ability"..Dude..you sold me with that lane...Shaq knows deep inside he didn't and it's always easier to look for someone else's fault other than your own..

[@BlessedBeyondAShadowOfDoubt]

U said one then 🎯 🎯.. That's exactly what Shaq does.

[@dhornjr1]

Yep. Shaq should have averaged 35 and 20 for his career. If he worked as hard as Kobe did, he would easily be known as the best player of all time. Ahead of Jordan, everybody. He got by on being bigger and stronger than everyone. Didn't stay in shape.

[@wedge9140]

@@dhornjr1 That's why Kobe put Wilt in his top 3 instead of Shaq.

[@Chaelsonen]

I heard someone make the argument if he pushed himself anywhere near the amount kobe did, his body wouldve failed him sooner. Sometimes its hard to tell with the big guys like him its a bit of a give and take

[@HardCold-Alquan]

@@dhornjr1Shaq could never have been the GOAT - because he was never better than Kobe, never the best center and he did not have true basketball skills, he was really just a big man who bullied his way to the basket.

[@drewmeyer9679]

Shannon Sharpe without a doubt is a top 100 NFL player all time. He’s definitely a top 5 TE all time.

[@kingpete3160]

Unk u is so professional mad respect to u and your podcast wish u the best big unk

[@charlesnunya2347]

Joker at the start of his career came in from the off season and took half the year to get into shape kind of like Shaq. But a few years in Joker started to take it seriously and come in ready to play from game one. So now at this point in his career he is getting the MVPs that Shaq didn't, and he is salty because HE didn't take it seriously and his legacy paid for it. Don't be salty Shaq, you made the choice, it's not like people didn't warn you at the time to not do that but you didn't want to listen. You made your bed and you have to lay in it.

[@tyronebettersofficial]

Shaq can’t call these new players sensitive no more

[@furious79]

Shaq responded because the comments touched a nerve because he knows it's the truth. As great as Shaq was, he left a lot on the table. He could have been even greater.

[@Traylormade_Chief]

He knows that to because he said it himself. Idk y he trippin

[@cheetahturner4576]

Lol shaq didn't leave that much dude. Shaq top 10 to 12 player even if shaq trained hard he not over Bron, mj,kareem magic an couple others

[@chrisbanks7830]

Shaq legit had GOAT in him and he never achieved that part. He literally could have been the undisputed GOAT.

[@LunaticTheCat]

He responded because it touched a nerve AND because he's the most sensative player in NBA history, lol

[@trellmills2963]

🎯🎯🎯​@@chrisbanks7830

[@leroylewis5096]

Love your platform. Keep doing what your doing unc shay. In my opinion you are the one of the most straight forward people I've watched, even when you were on undisputed. I love how you spit truth backed by proof and facts. Keep doing wut you're doing bruh. They going to hate until the lord comes back.

[@RoosterMornings]

If I needed somebody to come through in a real dog fight, Shannon Sharpe or Chris Carter would be my go to. Their hustle on the field was second to none.

[@StoicProdigy]

I vibe with Shaq for being a cool dude, but he is too big to be this sensitive. When Unc said, "No one will ever say I was lazy or I cheated myself" that was enough. Some things in life have a little bit more value than money and fame. Self Respect, Dignity, and Honor in yourself . GG Unc 💯

[@bouddahlovee]

Unc ate with that one 💯

[@fah232]

Exactly

[@koolkids9418]

Always callin someone sensitive when he get call outside of is name for saying he's Truth. Saying someone Is Jealous for saying what he said that wrong on Shannon and that is the real issue. He could've give an opinion but he assume and that Always go wrong

[@MrSophisticated17]

Goodness gracious, was that in english? You might want to hit that "edit" button brother ​@@koolkids9418

[@skipg73]

And you should be glad he's sensitive.

[@1930eli]

There’s no way Shaq is bringing up his rings to this conversation man. To a HOF 3x SB Winning Tight End of all people. Lame as hell. Actually address what’s being discussed instead of using those rings as a shield.

[@mchild80]

Shaq has ALWAYS used his rings as a shield. It's the unfortunate part of his talking legacy. Most greats bring their winning up last. He brings his up 1st

[@samace8979]

“Dont rest in the middle, rest at the end” - Kobe Byrant