Shaquille O’Neal told Ben Simmons to “man up” after the Nets announced earlier this month that the three-time All-Star guard wouldn’t play again this season due to surgery to address a lingering back issue.
During the latest installment of his show, “The Big Podcast with Shaq,” the Hall of Fame center didn’t hold back while discussing Simmons’ injury and contract situation in Brooklyn.
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“Who are the NBA players that you would legitimately buy a ticket for to go watch because you find them entertaining,” co-host Adam Lefkoe asked to which O’Neal said, “Ben Simmons.”
“Because I would want to learn how you can make $80 million and play 55 games. Teach me. Teach me how you could play 55 games in three seasons and get $30 million, $40 million and get another $40 million just b...
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