Former MVP Shaquille O’Neal joined the John Kincade show and discussed the Philadelphia 76ers of course, but mainly the Sixers MVP candidate Joel Embiid.
“Hes playing up to his size. Hes playing with a lot more enthusiasm. And hes getting the numbers that it takes to be a big man in the MVP category.”
Shaq continued to praise the former #3 overall pick
“It takes a special big man to average over 28 and 10 and dominate the way he did. The game he played (against Chicago) had in my tears. I havent seen a big man play like that in a long time. I havent seen a big man in the MVP conversation in a long time. “
There was a but though. It wouldnt be a Shaq interview without a “But.” To find out what it was youll have to listen to the full podcast below. Shaq discusses the Sixers chances in the playoffs. If they need to add at the deadline. The impact of Tobias Harris. And much more