Michael Jordan said he wouldn't have traded Shaquille O'Neal if he ran the Lakers: "You can't blame one guy"

Home

Michael Jordan said he wouldn't have traded Shaquille O'Neal if he ran the Lakers: "You can't blame one guy"

2024/04/02 Report

ADVERTISEMENT

In a recent interview with Cigar Aficionado, Michael Jordan stated that if he ran the Lakers, he wouldn't have traded Shaquille O'Neal. Despite the personal differences between O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, Jordan believes that the Lakers made a mistake by sending away their most dominant big man who had helped them win three championships.

ADVERTISEMENT

Jordan also acknowledged that it takes two to tango, and both players were at fault for their feud. At the time, the NBA was a big man's league, and having a dominant center was crucial for success. Although the Lakers picked Bryant over O'Neal, both players went on to achieve more titles with new teammates.

However, many wonder what could have been if the Lakers had managed their star duo better.

ADVERTISEMENT

The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.

Next page

Lady Sybil’s Death Was Planned All Along — But the Real Reason Still Hurts 💔

Downton Abbey’s Return Reveals Why This World Still Holds Viewers After 15 Years 💎

Mary, Matthew, and Violet: The Emotional Tribute That Made Downton Fans Cry Again 💎

A Downton Romance No Script Could Write: Laura Carmichael and Michael C. Fox’s Quiet Love Story 💖

Mary’s Divorce Wasn’t the Darkest Part — The Scrapped Ending Was Far More Brutal 💔

Lady Mary Loses Her Marriage in The Grand Finale — But Gains Control of Downton? 🔥

Supernatural and The Boys Share the Same Soul — Kripke Finally Says It Out Loud 🤯

Rob Benedict and Ruth Connell’s Big Year: A Baby, a Ring, and a New Adventure ✨

Jared Missed the Con, But Jensen Made Sure He Didn’t Escape the Jokes 😱

The King of Hell Deserved Better: Why Crowley’s Final Exit Still Haunts Fans 🔥

Is Countdown Really Coming Back? The Answer Jensen Ackles Fans Didn’t Want 👀

Soldier Boy’s Origin Is Coming, and Jensen Ackles Says Fans Should Pay Attention 🔥

Billy & Sally or Nick & Sharon? Y&R Fans, It’s Time to Choose ❤️‍🔥

“There Is Some Chemistry” — Could Sienna Change Everything for Nick? 💥

Why Eric Braeden Almost Quit His Iconic The Young and the Restless Role After Just One Year

Why Shemar Moore Never Says No to The Young & the Restless 👀

Matt Clark Is Dead…Or Is He? Y&R’s Most Notorious Villain Might Still Be Playing Everyone ❤️‍🔥

“It Hit Me Like a Ton of Bricks” — Y&R Legend Eric Braeden Opens Up About Pneumonia 😢👀

From Soap Drama to Lasting Love: The Untold Romance Behind Y&R’s Power Couple 👀🔥

From One Chad to Another: Flynn Says Floyd Will ‘Do Really Great’ on DAYS 😱❤️