On September 23, it was reported that a few days ago, Lakers celebrity "Big Shark" O'Neal said in a podcast that he should have won 8 championship rings in his career, but many opportunities were messed up.
During his NBA career, O'Neal received a total of four championship rings. The Lakers won three consecutive NBA championships from 1999-00 to 2001-02, but in the summer of 2004, Bryant's relationship with O'Neal broke down to the point of life and death, and eventually, the Lakers traded O'Neal to the Miami Heat.
The Lakers won back-to-back championships in 2008-09 and 2009-10 under Kobe, while O'Neal won one championship with the Heat in 2005-06. In his career, Kobe Bryant had 5 rings, and O'Neal only had 4 rings. This is also what makes Ao Fat regret all the time.
A few days ago, O'Neal talked about his ring on the podcast: "Whenever you talk about great NBA players, I've worked with LeBron James, and I'm very surprised by his leadership and the way he plays. When we worked together, I wasn't at my peak O'Neal, but I was a good role player. We were at the top of the league with the Heat, and against the Celtics, I was injured by Big Baby (Glenn Davis) and had to be out for six weeks. I tried to get back into the game, but I couldn't find my form anymore and we lost to Celtic.
That's what comes to mind every time I think of rings. I should have had eight championship rings, and I didn't say free throws, I meant those screwed opportunities. ”
In this regard, netizens said, "This is blowing up"
"A lot of times it takes a bit of luck to win the championship, four championships are already very good, how many players with the quality to win the championship can't even pursue a championship in their lifetime. Barkley, Malone, Maddie, Paul have not had a ring in their lives, Jaylen Brown Tatum has it, this is fate. ”
"In 05, Wei Dedong was never injured and had a chance"
"O'Neal partnered with Kobe, and before Kobe Bryant grew up, he was swept for a long time. O'Neill is a player with good visual impact, however, with the wolf pack tactics, he can't handle it. O'Neal teamed up with James and was shaved by the Celtics, and both played full playoff games. The main reason is that, at that time, James didn't have the ability to shoot mid-to-long range and needed to break through. O'Neal, the basket stopped, blocking the space itself. ”
"The reasons for not having 8 crowns are 1, lack of self-discipline 2, and insufficient ability to lead the team."