Shaquille O'Neal responded to Rudy Gobert's claims that he called him out because of his earnings and achievements.
Shaquille O'Neal has been vocal about Rudy Gobert's skills and paycheck for some time. In a recent interview with Complex, the retired legend was asked who he thought was the worst player in NBA history.
Shaquille O'Neal
| Position: | C |
| Age: | 52 |
| Height: | 216 cm |
| Weight: | 147 kg |
| Birth place: | United States of America |
Without hesitation, Shaq named Rudy Gobert, explaining that the Frenchman isn't worth his massive contract and was 'ruining the system.'
Gobert responded on social media, arguing that Shaq should mind his own business instead of taking shots at players.
"It's sad to see someone who has accomplished as much as you did in both sports and business, still be triggered by another man's finances and accomplishments," Gobert posted. "I get the entertainment part, but unlike others, you don't need that to stay relevant."
The beef looks to be far from over, since Shaq has fired back at the Timberwolves big man.
In a follow-up appearance on The OG's Podcast with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, O'Neal responded to Gobert’s comments, dismissing the idea that he was bothered by the Frenchman’s success.
"First of all, I’m not triggered by your finances or your accomplishments," said Shaq, addressing Gobert's claims.
"If you’re talking about your accomplishments of those little trophies you got, that's not enough when you're making $250 million, young man, it's not enough. You want to impress me and UD and Mike,” O’Neal said, and added:
"A lot of these big men fail when I put out these challenges. You don't think I'm right? Look at this play right here. Why would somebody push you down, and you fall and grab their knees and put your head between their legs?" O'Neal asked.
"You're the Defensive Player of the Year, but every scouting report I'm looking at, they're targeting you."
"Win a championship and shut us the f**k up that's how you shut us up," Udonis Haslem urged Gobert.
