Shaquille O'Neal on guarding Allen Iverson: "I could've blocked his shot multiple times, I just didn't want to"

Home

Shaquille O'Neal on guarding Allen Iverson: "I could've blocked his shot multiple times, I just didn't want to"

2024/04/02 Report

ADVERTISEMENT

Shaquille O'Neal admitted that he had a soft spot for certain opponents, including Allen Iverson, who he admired the most. O'Neal allowed Iverson to get to the rim instead of blocking his shot because he enjoyed watching him cross over and appreciated his determination to be the best player on the court.

ADVERTISEMENT

Despite never winning a ring, Iverson had a huge impact on the league during their era, and O'Neal respected him for it. While O'Neal gave Iverson a pass during regular season games, he was all business come Playoff time, as evidenced by the 2001 NBA Finals when the Lakers beat the 76ers despite Iverson's best efforts.

ADVERTISEMENT

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

Next page

Caitriona Balfe & Sam Heughan: When On-Screen Passion Meets Off-Screen Reality — Breaking News: The Untold Story Behind Their Chemistry⚡

Brianna & Roger: The Love Story That Refuses to Behave in Outlander — The Emotional Chaos Behind Their Romance… 😭

Full House Cast 2025: Who’s Thriving, Who’s Quiet — The Latest Lives of Our Tanner Family

Where Does Full House’s Mystery Second Staircase Lead? The Reddit Debate Explained

So Just How Wealthy Was Full House’s Danny Tanner? The Truth Behind the TV Dad’s Lifestyle

Full House Didn’t Just End — It Broke Our Hearts: The Real Meaning Behind Michelle’s Memory Loss

Why Full House Remains TV’s Ultimate Family Show — Classic Scenes That Still Hit Home

The House That Makes No Sense: Full House’s Most Iconic (and Hilarious) Mistakes

When Danny Tanner Passed Away: Full House Cast Reacts to Bob Saget’s Death

Want to Binge Full House in 2025? Here’s Where You Can Watch It — No Guesswork Needed

Why Full House’s Warm Family Vibes Still Make It the Most Classic Family Show

When Full House Got Real: The Most Emotional Family Moments That Hit Hard

📺 Why John Stamos Is Still Hollywood’s Golden-Boy — Even in 2025

❤️ Meet the Real Partners of Full House — How the Cast’s Love Lives Changed After the Sitcom

💔 Why Michelle Never Came Home: The Real Story Behind the Olsen Twins’ Full House Exit

👧 From Sitcom Kids to Real Women — How Full House’s Leading Ladies Grew Up in Their Own Ways

⚡ “Full House” Cast Fallout? Examining the Rumors Between Candace Cameron Bure and the Olsen Twins

😲 From Whipped-Cream Highs to Crude Jokes — What Really Happened On Full House’s Set

💔 The Full House Episodes That Still Make Fans Cry — Even 30 Years Later

From Jesse’s Last Name to Magic-Aging Twins: The Full House Errors Fans Are Still Arguing About