Shaquille O'Neal says European basketball surpasses NBA game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Shaquille O'Neal stated that he believes the European basketball game is superior to that of the NBA during a recent interview. He expressed that players in European leagues consistently play hard throughout the season, contrasting this with NBA players who may not exhibit the same intensity before the All-Star game. O'Neal's remarks may provoke discussion among basketball fans and analysts regarding the comparative merits of the two styles of play.
- •Shaquille O'Neal made his comments during an interview.
- •He emphasized the intensity of European players throughout the season.
- •O'Neal contrasted NBA players' performance before the All-Star game.
- •His remarks could spark discussions within basketball communities.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Shaquille O'Neal: 'I know the European game is a little bit better than the NBA game'
"Shaquille O'Neal: 'I know the European game is a little bit better than the NBA game'
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