With the advent of the so-called “new media” turbocharged by the more active involvement of former and current players in the NBA, fans have been treated to a novel viewpoint and experience when it comes to consuming NBA-related content. However, as they say, not all that glitters is golden — and that is even more apparent when you encounter those glib, pointless talking points coming to the surface from time to time.
That is most certainly how one could succinctly describe a certain NBA legend’s unexplainable derision to Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. As you might have already guessed, the man being referred to is Shaquille O’Neal, who has long been critical of the former Most Valuable Player for his entire career.