Shaquille O’Neal Backs Stephen A. Smith’s Critique of Ben Simmons as a Competitor

Shaquille O’Neal, also known as Big Diesel, is no stranger to speaking his mind when it comes to NBA players. He’s like that one friend who can’t help but give their two cents, even when no one asked. One of his favorite targets over the years has been none other than LSU’s finest, Ben Simmons.

Simmons has had a rollercoaster of a career, and not the fun kind you find at an amusement park. He went from being an All-Star to warming the bench faster than you can say “free throw.” It’s safe to say that his stock in the NBA has plummeted faster than my attempts to do a slam dunk.

Now, there’s talk about a Simmons comeback. He claims he’s feeling better than ever before, but people couldn’t help but chuckle, and Stephen A. Smith even had some choice words. You know it’s serious when Stephen A. Smith is involved; the man could turn a friendly game of Scrabble into a heated debate.

Smith didn’t mince words; he basically said Simmons lacks the competitive spirit. Ouch! This is a critique that has been following Simmons since his high school days, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.

And guess what? Shaq, who once compared Simmons to LeBron James, seems to be on the same page as Stephen A. Smith now. It’s like they formed a club for Simmons critics, and the membership is growing.

In the past, Shaq was all about Simmons, but in recent years, he’s been Simmons’ biggest critic. It’s like your favorite teacher suddenly turning into the strictest one in the school.

Sure, they both have LSU in common, but that’s about it. Shaq was a legendary winner, known for his clutch plays in big games, while Simmons has been labeled a “choker” and was practically shown the door in Philly after a series of playoff letdowns.

Shaq seems determined to put an end to the comparisons between him and Simmons, beyond just their college ties. Sharing videos of Stephen A. Smith calling out Simmons for his lack of competitiveness is one way to do it.

So, there you have it, folks. Shaq and Stephen A. Smith have teamed up to give Simmons a tough time. It’s like a tag team match, and Simmons is in for a rough ride. Let’s hope he can turn things around and prove the critics wrong, or he might need some ice for those burns.

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