Shaquille O'Neal criticizes Knicks' luck in 2025-26 championship win

Shaquille O'Neal expressed strong opinions on the New York Knicks' victory in the 2025-26 NBA championship. He suggested that luck played a significant role in their success, referencing critical moments in their games, including a missed score opportunity by De'Aaron Fox and the team's ability to recover from a 29-point deficit. O'Neal's comments highlighted the unpredictable nature of the playoffs and called attention to the underlying factors that contributed to New York's championship run. He did not provide specifics on what the Knicks plan to do next in the upcoming season.

• 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Shaquille O'Neal says Knicks had 'a lot of luck' winning 2025-26 championship