Shaquille O’Neal picks Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander over NBA’s top guards in shocking statement

In a recent conversation, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal said something cryptic about Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander. The tone? Surprising. The praise? Huge. It sparked buzz within the NBA world, and it drops just before Game 6. The moment came during an interview with Netflix Sports, later shared on their Instagram. Shaq reposted the clip on his own Instagram feed. The big question now - how will this shift affect the court tonight?

Shaquille O’Neal calls Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander a hidden superstar

On June 18, 2025, Netflix Sports posted a short Instagram video of Shaquille O’Neal speaking about Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander. Shaq said:

“If I had to start with anybody, I’d start with SGA. Because out of all the guards you talk about, my guy over here kills these guys every time.”
NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal described Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander as “the guy who doesn’t get enough respect.”
Shaquille O’Neal even shared that he once tried to sign Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander to Reebok. While the deal did not happen, his interest shows how much he believes in Shai’s star potential.

Shaquille O’Neal’s clip dropped originally on Netflix Sports’ Instagram. He later reposted it on his Instagram page, drawing even more attention.

This comes right before tonight’s Game 6 at 8:30 PM ET on ABC, where Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard, will aim to pull his team back into the series.

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander fuels Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 6 hope

Game 6 tips off tonight at 8:30 PM ET on ABC, with the Oklahoma City Thunder trailing in the series. Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander steps into Game 6 carrying the weight of a season’s worth of work. He’s been the engine, behind Oklahoma City Thunder’s rise, scoring over 27 a night, keeping the Oklahoma City Thunder alive when things got tight. The playoffs haven’t been easy, but he’s kept pushing.

Now, with Shaquille O’Neal showing public support, the pressure has only grown. All eyes are on him. Tonight isn’t just another game. It’s a stage.

The Oklahoma City Thunder face elimination tonight unless they win. Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s performance will be central. With every dribble, every shot, and every assist, he’ll show if he can live up to the legend's hype and potentially silence doubters.

Shaquille O’Neal’s words didn’t just flatter, they fueled a fire. Now, all eyes turn to Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander. Will he rise tonight and prove his legend is real?

With Shaquille O’Neal’s bold words echoing, Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander steps into Game 6 under a brighter spotlight. Tonight, he has a chance to turn belief into legacy.

After Shaq’s bold praise, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered big dropping 32 points in Game 6 to force a Game 7, proving he’s every bit the superstar Shaq claimed.

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