You got it. Exactly. "Right thing to do" for showing up to practice. Yet, still not mentally prepared to participate in practice?? Then don't show up for practice, Foo!!! What I'm seeing is the Fake Media sympathetic to BS and criticism of the Sixers Organization. What I see? There is no hope for the human race. Lol.
Nischelle is a great host. She presents the topics well, and lets Shaq do his thing, but also keeps in him in check if he starts rambling too long. Fun podcast.
And real talk she knows when to concede (like his 'mommy' point, and the show close), Im a fan because it doesnt feel like shes trying to prove something
you could replace her with anyone and the show would be fine, people come to listen to shaq talk and give his point of view. I could go get any random womens view if i wanted to know what she thought about basketball. I can only get Shaqs unique opinion once.
@@Ty-vn3cu why is it so hard to credit a woman? She's great at what she does. That's noteworthy. Podcasts thrive off chemistry and she is a host that can read the room well. It's similar to what makes great late night hosts. They need to know how to get the best out of the person they're speaking to and also when to take a step back and let them shine. Props to her.
Coming from someone who had a terrible mindset and poor work ethic himself...Shaq was gifted physically, like one in a generation gifted, had he had the mindset he wants Simmons to adopt he and Kobe would have 20 rings
@@j4genius961 So quick people forget about pre-champion Shaq. Shaq had great work ethic and mindset before he won, after that first championship he felt he had accomplished everything he needed to. Ben hasn't done anything yet.
Thank you Shaq. We need to stop buying these coddled athletes. There are people out here with real problems facing real mental health issues. And this man is talking about not dunking the ball put him in a dark place. 🙄 Shaq and Charles need to protect me!. Stop it!
We need more Shaqs in the world. As a person with Bipolar & Depression, I need some of these empowering words in a strong, aggressive, no B/S manner. I never had a Dad in my life to teach me to push through the hardest challenges of my life, but hearing the things Shaq said here & HOW he said it makes me feel like nothing can stop me. Taking medication is part of that. You do what you have to do to get right and keep it pushing, and know that EVERYBODY has issues to overcome. Less coddling. More motivating.
Fair warning. Shaq can just be receptive to your biases. That doesn’t mean his thoughts are productive or necessarily good. His arguments are often flawed, like some of the stuff he said here
Shaq and barkley are my favorite retired players. Always keeping it real and doesnt try to come off smart, even though they have a lot of wisdom. Real ones.
Shaq is a champion and MVP. What has Simmons’s done besides get his feelings hurt? Sure Shaq can be sensitive but he still puts up with Kenny and Charles
@@YungPhilosopher Lebron got 4 rings and 2 MVPs after that and that finals is always brought up still. KD got flamed and got called a bus rider when he got swept so let’s not act like they got any passes either. They never got scared to play though. Some of the new generation just wants to be coddled.
I just wish Shaq would recognize how sensitive he is as well. He definitely had an overall good mind set when it came to playing, but how he reacts to comments from the TNT crew I think exposes his insecurities pretty broadly.
I can not imagine being in Joel Embiid’s shoes with Ben Simmons as a teammate. Consider this, Embiid started playing at age 15 and in the next 10 years not only became an excellent defender,a monster in the paint, but also developed an excellent jump shot. Ben Simmons meanwhile was the son of a professional basketball player, played it his whole life and steadfastly refused to develop the single most important skill in the game. Meanwhile the entire Sixers team and organization were forced to walk on eggshells around it.
Don't yall think Ben might really have a mental block cuz in practice he'll take a jumper but in front of thousands won't. Sound like some mental issues but agreed Ben should take more accountability
Yeah and I can’t imagine a guy playing the best scorer on the other team, lead in assist, get guys open and still be able to score 20+ without a jumpshot lol tragic
@@bigherboyt7336 Yeh Lol 3 x NBA All-Star (2019-2021) All NBA Third Team (2020) 2 X NBA All-Defensive First team, (2020, 2021) NBA Rookie of the Year (2018) NBA All-Rookie of the Year (2018) NBA steals leader (2020)
@@Gojimaru funny because mike retired the 1st time to deal with his fathers death. That’s def mental. He took a break and came back. What you said just sounds so dumb. I mean Rodman almost killed himself, is that soft? Lol tough doesn’t mean you can’t be mentally struggling. It’s how you take time to regroup what makes you tough.
That's me and that's why a lot of people don't like or understand me I'm gonna tell it like it is. Just like a lot of people in the comments section I tell them I'm not here to tell you what you want to hear if you want that go look for a politician. I don't want you to agree with me please don't agree with me.
Players got to understand that when they're at a certain level they get the recognition and praise when they win but also got to deal with scrutiny and criticism
You're not supposed to publicly scrutinize your players, teammates or employees. The 76ers failed there. But yes the media and fans can scrutinize you publicly.
@@danielcasas2019 nah that boy just can’t take the heat. He’s all smiles when the crowd is cheering but he can’t take the fans booing him or being let down when he misses all those free throws or plain refuses to shoot. He’s just a weak spoiled brat. Have zero sympathy for that guy. Never worked on his game, his best year was literally his rookie year. His game hasn’t improved at all. All he does is play basketball and is rich but he can’t improve a jump shot. Dude is an absolute disgrace to every tough hard working man that has ever existed.
Ben Simmons has got to understand that the criticism from Philadelphia fans was NOT because of that one Playoff Series. If you listened to them, they've been talking about Ben's lack of improvement in much-needed areas since he was drafted! He had been there for what - 4 years? Free throw shooting and 3-point shooting - as the primary ballhandler - are things that he should have been improving. For his career he has shot ~15 % from 3 and ~60% from the line... As A Point Guard! Yes, his defense is really good, but you need more than that in today's game.
Its crazy because all he literally had to do was just pull up for like 4 jumpers a game. I feel like he was purposely not shooting to cause some type of tension. You know how hard it is to play ball and not take a shot? Like its obviously deliberate. Thats like trying to drive a car without using the breaks.
Never been a big Shaq fan, but this podcast made me love him. He kept it 100 and I appreciate him for. Now the interview with Ben and JJ was watered down, it felt like a safe space meeting.
Yea that’s exactly what it is tho. Their specific podcast. It’s not an intervention. Like this is how tommy and jj run their podcast and how it is with everyone that comes through. They did ask some pertinent questions related to the controversy but that wasn’t the whole point. Idk why people don’t understand their format
Shaq keep it 100..... This Ho Simmons got more excuses that MF in the penitentiary - he do that Ho routine for the Wht Folks b/c they fall for it.... Phila the Only big city in the US that is majority BLK - not POC - BLK & they were not having his Ho routine.... Even crazier Simmons LSU coaches & teammates Hated dude, now 76ers too - next up Brooklyn
This is what every interview type podcast is. Nobody is going to agree to do a podcast to come on and get flamed at. The people who do the best in these types of podcasts are the ones who let their guests sit and talk without the mass media nonsense that gets pushed on them. Sometimes it's really good with JJ's podcast just listening to him talk to some people you wouldn't hear much of in the NBA, other times it's basically just a safe space for the controversial types like Ben Simmons and KD.
The same 4th quarter with doc bad game management, Seth getting cooked by Kevin Hueter, Embiid bad turnovers, and Tobias disappearing? Everyone contributed.
They asked him about that play because that play is what Embiid and the entire media boiled his whole existence down to. They say if he dunked it they would have went to the finals.
D T facts you the only one to tell the truth casuals only bring JP Ben Simmons and tree young this is why Ben Simmons is winning DPOY and Nets winning the finals 2023
"The fact that he's still talking about it shows its still affecting him" Um, he was asked about it. It's also the first interview he's done since it happened
LeBron I believe had a mental block from all of a sudden being a villain in the 2011 Mavs series. He regrouped, went back to being himself instead of playing mad trying to prove everybody wrong, and won
no u got it all wrong. he embraced the villain role, he was being too much of a good guy and caring what others think. once he stopped giving a f what ppl thought he started winning.
That's what the greats do. MJ had to learn that he needed a good team around him to win, Charles didn't win but he had to get into shape in order get a chance to beat Jordan in the finals and win and MVP, Bird missed the finals and had to work to het there eventually. Nothing just happens
That first year was not lebron fault. That first year was on D-Wade and nobody wanna talk about that but blame bro .. D-wade first title came against dirk in '06..so when dirk go his chance, he got his revenge and avenged his finals lost..everybody say dwade was the best player for miami for that series, ok so why he couldn't get it done then??he was a superstar fmvp who already beat that team. So to me, that 2011 man's lost was on dwade. It was more about dirk wanting his ring and avenging his lost, then it was lebron melting down..most superstar teams don't win in year one with the exception of the 2017-2018 golden state x-men with kd storm ahh and draymond beast looking ahh..
Ben spoke for 1-2 hours unfiltered. You can pick a person to bits when they do that if you want. They will guaranteed say something that doesn’t come out perfect. Kudos to Ben for just talking and telling his side. Better late than never.
@@CorePathway didn’t say nothing about giving him complete pass. Sure Ben could have done some things differently, he said so himself. But that doesn’t get the focus here does it. A few minutes of criticism over a few comments and NOTHING about the rest of what he said in his interview in a positive light. Im a big fan of Shaq. But until the mental health thing come up, he’s just shaking his head and refuting what’s coming before he even knows what’s going to be said. Classic media bias. Shame, because like i said, im a big fan of Shaq. He can do better than that.
My grandmother raised me & she always says if one or two people say bad about someone it's just jealousy - but if Everywhere you go people saying the Same thing about a person - it's a fact.... Simmons HS teammates Hated him, LSU teammates & Coaches publicly tore him apart as selfish, a quitter & now the entire 76ers organization had it - Brooklyn on deck
@@soulcraft79 Shaq is acting that way because he knows Ben is just making excuses and doesn't seem to be taking much responsibility. I saw some of the interview and saw Ben complain about getting a bunch of fines, he even said they fined him for not lifted weights and his excuse was he didnt need to because he is one of the strongest on the team. 🤦♂️🤣 He has been on the team for years and knows what can get him fined yet he acted surprised, like they're out to get him. 🤣 Most of what I saw was excuse after excuse. 🤣🤣🤣 "All I saw was a jersey" but earlier you said you thought Trae was going to come at you quicker? 🤔 Both cant be true 🤣🤣🤣
@Kunle Adeyanju The problem is all through Ben's career he did not have to work for it to get better it looks like. We in phila watch him get paid big bucks and be treated with kid gloves . His first year you remember he sat out most of it so he could win Rookie of the year the following year. In College they claim he had talent but did not work to get better. Here in phila he did the same and so Shaq and the guys in the past worked to get better. They did not make up mental problem as an excuse , he may have them now but the interview he gave did not make me believe he is doing anything to get better. He maybe but if he was working out he would out there everyday trying to improve his game. If he did not want to play that last year he should have given back all that money. He got paid that first year and did nothing but sit. Shaq couldn't make fouls shots and he took the blame and you could watch him in the gym shooing hundreds of them like the players of the past. Ben you see partying. or on the west coast and doing other things. How Kobe use to visit kids all over the place at camps and schools to promote working even harder. Shaq did too, and lot of the players with less talent then /Ben
“If you’re greater you can’t be a hater” this is the exact reaction I expected from Shaq after Ben said he wants Shaq to “protect him” that guy only wants to hear the good things that’s why he lacks accountability.
Can you let me know where he "Lacks accountability"? During the interview he said he didn't make the right play, didnt handle things right with the sixers, and needs to/has been working on his FT/shooting. His point is everyone blamed him solely for the sixers down fall during that series, when in all reality there were others to blame.
@@PyroGandhi he took blame, but every opportunity in the interview where he could deflect or blame the organization etc... He took it. Rewatch the interview again and you can see how easy/often he was to cross his arms (a sign of discomfort) if questions weren't the ones he wanted to answer!!
@@reasonablenotionstwo5815 that’s why the ones u can’t motivate like that aren’t at his level. The mental is everything. If it’s too hot in the kitchen stay out of it
A lot of Ben's points were taken out of context. He explicitly accepted a lot of the criticism was valid, and was glad he went through it as an opportunity to grow and come to where he is now. Older heads have a tough time empathizing what younger generations go through. Social media age is a different beast to the 90s/00s
“I’m let you know right now… We don’t care.” - Steven A. Smith How much money has this dude been paid so far? Maybe, he’s not a good fit for basketball at the professional level. Nothing wrong with that, but I’m sure there are men out there just waiting for a spot that will be able to overcome mental health issues in the way that may be Simmons can’t.
I'mma give Ben the benefit of the doubt. During the interview, he seemed sincere. He's starting to speak out, and then there are people who'd say, "He's still thin-skinned." You know, sometimes, you just gotta show compassion and empathy. Ben's starting to talk, be out there, and be available for the media. It's a process. Eventually, he'll be tougher, or he'll stay the same. But he's taking some steps to get back to his old, confident self. I'll just choose to support that.
Where is the line between empathy/compassion and pacifying a person? The man been in the league for years, had expectations for years and Ben wants protection. The man is mentally soft. He is weak.
We'll see how this season with the Nets will play out to see if he's changed or not. Maybe the new environment will help him. But Shaq still has a point, you have to perserve and be resilient in this league. Ben is allowing the noise to get in his head and he has to find a way to block it all out and focus on his game. Sympathy is overrated. Shaq being tough on him is as compassionate as it gets.
You a man and you talking about sympathy, sympathy for averaging 2 points in an elimination game ? Yeah people like you probably are the reason why women try walking all over men because you’re an enabler 🤦🏾♂️
It's crazy that they started clowning about the cell phone but now knowing its a jersey if you look it's clearly not a phone and he's the only person not wearing a jersey. There's a close up picture of it too.
Yeah I looked back myself just now (actually just commented on it too lol) but it's definitely not the size of a cellphone. Maybe could have been a wallet. But then I saw there was a side angle where you can clearly see into his pocket that there is blue and white hanging out. Idk how we all missed this last year, but it seems like he was not lying lol
Here’s the thing. Ben could have put all that to bed immediately, he didn’t. Ben could have had his representation squash that, he didn’t. Ben could have done a lot, he chose not to. But he did sign that contract.. hmm. Ben is a baby and has been since he was at LSU
I went back to that video, and it really does look like a jersey. We're all so used to point out the negative that we believe it before we discover the truth. As a basketball fan and former high school and college player, I used to stick my shorts in my sweats during the wintertime and change in the gymn; as well as wearing it under the sweats until I start sweating. You can see the white stripe and a phone case isn't that big.
@@Peewyld why does he have to squash anything. He's not the one that was talking to the media. It was literally everyone but him. He literally said nothing wrong. The way everything played out he should have left. If it was your job you would've quit. Quit holding athletes to hire standards than you hold yourself too. Smh
Off all things shaq has still hasn’t mentioned why he never reached out him before Ben Dm him to find out cause with his it was very thin line between basketball and personal life and shaq does this a lot he mix basketball with personal attacks and then in future act like it was just basketball when someone checks him
This. Some stuff I don't agree with Ben but acting like the whole interview is BS or that mental health can't impact basketball and how someone approaches the game don't sit right w me. And I watched the whole interview from beginning to end because I was curious. Ben definitely took accountability for a lot in that interview.
@@lovelydove8770 "felt like". Never once picked up the phone to confirm if his assumptions were true. Which is the whole point. People always THINK they know something. Just because Shaq was a great basketball player, it doesn't mean he knows how and what every basketball player is feeling.
@@timrussell3485 Ben is as naturally gifted as anyone. 99% of past nba players didnt have the natural God-given advantages he has. Enough talking. Go get it done.
If I was a player in the League I would graciously accept any criticism Shaq threw my way and use it to analyze and tighten up my game. I whole heartedly feel that Shaq doesn’t want ANY player in the NBA to fail or fall on their face, but he knows what it takes to win in that sport and play at a high level AND he’s seen it all so he’s just calling it how he sees it. You can’t confuse “hate” with “constructive criticism”. If Simmons digs deep and starts playing at a high level I know Shaq would acknowledge it. Three things that don’t lie. The Score, The Ball, and The Stats.
@@Joshuaeway03 uh bec he is a champion that played in the league and knows how things on teams operate. And if Ben was on his lakers team he would have been in his a$$ for his soft Ben played and his excuses.
Say you didn’t watch Ben’s interview without saying it lol. I’m not a fan of any team he’s associated with but he literally took accountability throughout the entire thing
Ben said he made the wrong play and when he watches the film he's mad at himself. There's a lot of pressure on Ben as the PG to facilitate, so I can see why he might've been thinking pass in that situation. It's also probably true that he was aware of his FT struggles and thought "I better pass instead of getting fouled". You can make the wrong decision in the moment, acknowledge it was wrong, and still feel it's unfair that your coach and all pro player say that play lost them the game.
With me being a former Gleauge player It feels so good to hear Shaq speak from such a level of pain and distraught while also being a god of the sport that raised us is astonishing😮😮😮❤ I love him and we truely need to appreciate everything about him Even how he kept spice in the mix , that’s a level of respect that’s dying in this cold world I wish he could play!!!
@@killergaming3767 it was a dream come true! Short lived tho! It’s truely a place where you can be happy with not making it to the nba It’s beautiful and gives so much gratification
I watched the interview with JJ. I heard a lot of deflection and excuses. He was scared of getting fouled and shot 34% from the FT line during those playoffs.
He was also talking on both side of his mouth of that interview not to mention this been 3 season of this happening on great teams defending because he don’t look to shoot nor score and the court shrink because the court shrink and he don’t like playing the in the post. Not too mention his production drop meaning teams knows how to playing but he want to be label as great without improving.
And he said it himself. People like Shaq and Charles former players that should protect him. That not their jump. He don’t want accountability and he can not handle pressure or criticism
I feel for Ben, no matter what he says he will always be doubted, even her reaction while taking to jj was disrespectful. If you don't know about it don't talk about it. He doesn't owe anyone an explanation on his mental. Shaq is using his career to invalidate Ben's struggles. Unreal.
Umm he owes the fans and organization an explanation if it effects his game that he’s getting paid millions to play. Sitting on the bench without saying a word is disrespectful
Exactly! Simmons might be making more money purely from basketball than Shaq did, but Shaq making money anyway, his name is cemented in NBA history FOREVER and he’s won a ring or two apparently…
Shaq definitely has the resume to back up what he says. All the things that a lot of players don’t wanna do is what will keep them from championships and Shaq knows being a four time champion and an absolute monster of a legend of what it takes to get there because he wants to see people succeed.
Resume doesn’t necessarily make you a great analyst. ESPECIALLY when you’re someone who is as physically gifted as Shaq. That’s why so many legendary/great resume players make bad coaches and GMs.
Just because he had an all time resume doesn’t mean he’s always right when he speaks on someone. If someone is seriously struggling with something invisible that is affecting their life, their game may suffer and they may not want to go public about it. That doesn’t mean Shaq is wrong to comment on what he sees, but he didn’t even try to reach out to get some perspective. I think Shaq is 80% justified in what he says but if you want to be fully informed you need to try to reach out
Shaq is kind of embarrassing because he's wrong and doesn't understand what's happening and people celebrate him because of what he's done in the past.
Love you, Shaq. You speak that knowledge and wisdom. This younger generation (I’m part of it) can’t just coward and blame others. Keep your head down and hustle and grind and overcome. That’s always been the mantra.
@@DJ3thenew23 He tried at least, he changed his form multiple times and most importantly he improved other aspects of his game to the point that his FT percentages were not that big of an issue.
@@DJ3thenew23 Even with the bad free throws Shaq was good enough to win a ring. Is Ben Simmons good enough right now to win a ring? Shaq signed to the Lakers as a free agent in 1996 and they did not win right away. He had to work to win. Shaq won starting from 2000 and got three-straight Finals MVPS
Then he should bring up how he could have been the greatest player ever but couldn't stay in shape. He acts like he has done enough when he didn't give his all. People criticize others but don't want to be criticized. Shaq acts like a bully. Simmons has his own issues let the dude deal with his issues. Analyst like Shaq needs to know you shouldn't speak on things you don't know about. For that to happen he needs to do some homework first.
titancheat Shaq only keeps it real when he won't gossiping this dude never has nothing nice to say about the Players of Today that's why Allen Iverson is so beloved .Ben Simmons winning DPOY and Nets winning NBA finals
@@titancheat He just talked about his free throws in this video. What are you talking about. He always makes light of it saying he makes them when he needed to. What about the year they lost to Detroit? What does he say about his performance that year? This is a more social climate now then it was back then. Even though Ben didn't hold himself accountable like he should have. What about Shaq holding himself accountable in big moments of his losses?
@@01wwjr He did. He said it was his fault if his team loses especially if you’re the 1st or 2nd best player on the team. He went through an era where the players are criticized for all the losses and no excuses
Gotta love Shaq. He gets ALOT of blowback and gets called a bully when he speaks up. He knows when to play around but the lasting memory of him will always be mean on and off the court. His game was mean, he was mean when he needed to be.
Shaq ain mean off the court. On the court yes but not off. What Shaq has is called “tough love”. He doesn’t criticize to hate nore be mean he does it push you to be better. Shaq genuinely cares about people but he also is very passionate about basketball, so his “tough love” mixed with his passion can come off as overbearing but he means well
@@intoxicateddaze2864 Your exactly right! Great point❗️ I have often said the players of this Era couldn't play for Chuck Daly, or Phil Jackson, or Pat Riley. Those coaches would get up in your grill, during time outs, substitutions, or at halftime if your weren't playing at the level they felt you should be and *CURSE YOU OUT* if your effort was not up to par!!! These players would pout, have tantrums and start crying.... Ben Simmons, "Why does Shaq have to reach out to you 🤔. If he's your big Bruh from your Alum, why can't you call/Text him and ask for advice❓️ That's what we as "Ol Skoolers" were taught to do. You and all these other millionaires are saying you have mental health issues. That may be true, but some of y'all are using this as a crutch, to exsolve your inconsistent, terrible play! Try going to some hospitals in your local area and you'll really see what some who have mental health issues are struggling/dealing with....
Honestly this 15 minutes is the reason many players hate the media. Shaq did not watch the intereview and was being fed by Nischelle a narrative which I dont think accurately represented anything. Ben said he should have dunked it, but he explained his thought process on why he did not, and also said that it was the wrong decision- what else is he supposed to say. He was responding to a question made by JJ. They made it seem like Ben was just making excuses compared to actually understanding why he said that. Please do better
Wow i saw the actual interview and they are really putting a false narrative out. I am not saying Ben did not paint himself in a more positive light but he was answering questions. It was not like he was just volunteering information.
@@xzginthereaper are those greats indeed “greater”? And are they statements more criticism than flat out hate? My point, Charles Oakley comments about Giannis is hating. Chuck and Shaq can come off a bit extra, but it’s because they expect MORE from the players they’re criticizing.
Yeah Shaq the best thing to say when somebody is going thru mental health problems is that we all struggle. What he is basically saying is put your head down and suffer in silence. Real tuff old school mentality...
I know you're being sarcastic here, but back then, mental health wasn't "thing". You were just expected to show up and perform, even if you where hearing voices, or the sound of marbles rolling around in your head. Look at what happened to Scottie Pippen when he had those migraine headaches during the ECF. He was TORCHED in the media, no sympathy at all.
Gotta agree with Tank... He might have worked on staying in shape but he didn't work on his shooting. 30+ year 76ers fan. Watched him from the first game to his last but he never, he never tried to improve his shooting.
Back when I played, we didn't have food. We ate dirt, and we liked it. We didn't have these fancy indoor courts, we played outside in the rain, and we liked it. We didn't have buses, we walked to school, up hill, both ways.
Woww Excellent interview Love Shaq He speaks alot of wisdom and shoots from the hip. Listen to his message. He talks about everyday life Sacrifice, determination, and perseverance. Much respect and admiration Thank you Shaq 😊 Great interview 👍
I saw Joel Embid take Shaq and Chuck's criticism and CHALLENGE and become a more dominant player. They said he was good, but did he want to be great and he changed right after that. 💪🏾
Because unless Chuck, Ben can't even be the best player in his team let alone lead a team to the finals. That's why the ring "jokes" didn't need to talk about 😂
That was absolutely a jersey. used to really like Shaq. But this episode really changed my view of him. YES....We all go through struggles but we all deal with them 💯 percent differently, because we are not the same. Ben expressed pretty much everything he was feeling and going thru in that interview. But nothing Ben says matters only what people "See eith there own eyes" as Shaq said.... He's a twirp. Ben didn't hire you to make his greatness greater. He's expressing what he needed you for, when the whole world is saying he's the reason for them losing. And these 3 might see a phone, I see a jersey. Wake up people there is no way a phone would stay at the top of the pocket of sweats. Impossible. God bless and Be humane to humans
I love when Shaq speaks on the these kind of topics. You can’t question anything he says because he’s been in the leauge and is the most dominant player of all time
@@dcw3483 not gonna happen, first bit of trouble he ll quit again. Talent he was blessed with, but he lacks fortitude and desire to be the best which the true greats have
I'm so glad we have Shaq. No excuses will be accepted. Him and Chuck criticized Joel, and he took it, improved and said they were right... He didn't whine that they weren't protecting him
Can't even imagine Embiid breaking down and blaming mental health for not chasing greatness. I feel like if your not ready to play, management should put the contract elsewhere and divide it to people who actually want to play and grow with the franchise, and ready to do their job. Getting paid millions to pull the mental health card??? He's gotta have the easiest job ever
Shaq is a bully. You get paid to give your opinion on basketball but all throughout last season both Shaq and Chuck went after Simmons personally. He said he wasn’t mentally right towards the end of their season so his play suffered. Say ok then keep it moving
Exactly!! It's sickening. I don't know what else they want this man to do he wasn't mentally well. I'm tired of hearing the hate towards Simmons and KD.
Having enjoyed the interview and appreciated what Ben had the say, I was actually with Shaqs perspective on this but the whole thing about "when you're down, you look down, he looks fine to me" is just ignorant and wrong. As someone who has become an expert at "looking fine" despite serious mental health issues of my own, it becomes second nature putting the mask on everyday and you never really know what someone is going through.
lol. ben's "serious mental issue" is that he's just plain soft and doesnt want to be accountable for his mistakes or lack of improvement. He puts a shame to actual people who suffer through mental health problems in their lives.
Idk if hearing the end like how i heard it….after he said ill leave it at that. Shaq clearly knows ppl can suffer in silence and everyones struggle is different….which is why he kept saying he can ONLY judges on what he SEES thats his job, now ben is speakin up.or maybe im wrong and w.e i said makes no sense
He'll be ok he's still a young man this is part of his growing pains and hopefully he learns from his past faults and mistakes. They'll be okay you know in life sometimes you got to go through things I'm saying is even going to break you or make you stronger
as someone who has a great deal of respect for Shaq, I’m actually really disappointed in some of the things he had to say here. to write off Ben’s mental health issues just because “everyone has struggles” and because he has money and celebrity girlfriends really shows to me that he hasn’t really struggled in that way. and to not be able to admit you’re wrong about something as trivial as the cellphone in the pocket thing - bruh, go back and watch the tape. it’s clearly a blue and white jersey. cmon Shaq
Accountability feels like persecution to those who have never been held accountable.
You got it. Exactly. "Right thing to do" for showing up to practice. Yet, still not mentally prepared to participate in practice?? Then don't show up for practice, Foo!!! What I'm seeing is the Fake Media sympathetic to BS and criticism of the Sixers Organization.
What I see? There is no hope for the human race. Lol.
Shaq is a clown lol
@@eddy562 how?
This right here mail on the head
Very well articulated Playa 💯
Nischelle is a great host. She presents the topics well, and lets Shaq do his thing, but also keeps in him in check if he starts rambling too long. Fun podcast.
And real talk she knows when to concede (like his 'mommy' point, and the show close), Im a fan because it doesnt feel like shes trying to prove something
If you hadnt said it I wouldnt have known she's the host. Has she hooped?
Naw they seem like shaq yes men 🤷🏽♂️
you could replace her with anyone and the show would be fine, people come to listen to shaq talk and give his point of view. I could go get any random womens view if i wanted to know what she thought about basketball. I can only get Shaqs unique opinion once.
@@Ty-vn3cu why is it so hard to credit a woman? She's great at what she does. That's noteworthy. Podcasts thrive off chemistry and she is a host that can read the room well. It's similar to what makes great late night hosts. They need to know how to get the best out of the person they're speaking to and also when to take a step back and let them shine. Props to her.
Shaq breaking down the mentality necessary to truly compete. Jewels
Coming from someone who had a terrible mindset and poor work ethic himself...Shaq was gifted physically, like one in a generation gifted, had he had the mindset he wants Simmons to adopt he and Kobe would have 20 rings
@@j4genius961 exactly!
@@j4genius961 So quick people forget about pre-champion Shaq. Shaq had great work ethic and mindset before he won, after that first championship he felt he had accomplished everything he needed to. Ben hasn't done anything yet.
@@j4genius961 no if Kobe wasn't selfish and wanted the team for himself we would've gotten 20 rings, don't forget that!!
Thank you Shaq. We need to stop buying these coddled athletes. There are people out here with real problems facing real mental health issues. And this man is talking about not dunking the ball put him in a dark place. 🙄 Shaq and Charles need to protect me!. Stop it!
We need more Shaqs in the world. As a person with Bipolar & Depression, I need some of these empowering words in a strong, aggressive, no B/S manner. I never had a Dad in my life to teach me to push through the hardest challenges of my life, but hearing the things Shaq said here & HOW he said it makes me feel like nothing can stop me. Taking medication is part of that. You do what you have to do to get right and keep it pushing, and know that EVERYBODY has issues to overcome.
Less coddling. More motivating.
f@#$ yes. same here. truth is gold! coddling with the real betterment is death
More bullies
Fair warning. Shaq can just be receptive to your biases. That doesn’t mean his thoughts are productive or necessarily good. His arguments are often flawed, like some of the stuff he said here
@@oumarou_a_god shut up softie
Shaq and barkley are my favorite retired players. Always keeping it real and doesnt try to come off smart, even though they have a lot of wisdom. Real ones.
Shaq looking like a final boss from Street Jam Vol. 3.
Hahahahahaaha
😂😂😂
💀💀
Everybody goes through struggles but deal with it differently. Just like Kenny and Chuck can take a joke but Shaq can't.
What? Shaq gets made fun of across so many platforms/comedians. He takes jokes better than any I know.
Shaq is a champion and MVP. What has Simmons’s done besides get his feelings hurt?
Sure Shaq can be sensitive but he still puts up with Kenny and Charles
@@kameronhandy8157 you obviously haven't watched Shaq. The guy is so sensitive whenever someone goes after him.
You lost me when you said kenny can take a joke
@@kameronhandy8157 like you said “jokes”
Come on Shaq…Ben thought about going for the dunk but all time great rim protector Trae Young was gonna meet him at the rim.
🤦🏾♀️
😭😭😭😭
This dude Simmons kept playing the victim,throughout the whole interview.
@@YungPhilosopher Lebron got 4 rings and 2 MVPs after that and that finals is always brought up still. KD got flamed and got called a bus rider when he got swept so let’s not act like they got any passes either. They never got scared to play though. Some of the new generation just wants to be coddled.
Shaq was always scared to go hard to the rim. I can't remember him even dunking. Brains and finesse the name of his game.
"See this what we don't need we don't need mama babying the little boy" right on Shaq 🤣💯
I just wish Shaq would recognize how sensitive he is as well. He definitely had an overall good mind set when it came to playing, but how he reacts to comments from the TNT crew I think exposes his insecurities pretty broadly.
Good point, I feel like he talks so strongly about Ben, because he has the same insecurities. But I still love the Big Fella.
I missed that bit but you're right. Although I think what he said in here are 100%
Yeah when he said the free throw thing doesn’t bother him I was like ehhhh. Pretty sure it still bothers him to this day lol
He’s right on Simmons
But you are so right about his double standards
I agree!
I can not imagine being in Joel Embiid’s shoes with Ben Simmons as a teammate. Consider this, Embiid started playing at age 15 and in the next 10 years not only became an excellent defender,a monster in the paint, but also developed an excellent jump shot. Ben Simmons meanwhile was the son of a professional basketball player, played it his whole life and steadfastly refused to develop the single most important skill in the game. Meanwhile the entire Sixers team and organization were forced to walk on eggshells around it.
Yeah yet people blame Joel for saying 1 thing that hurt Ben’s feelings he could have said so much worse
Don't yall think Ben might really have a mental block cuz in practice he'll take a jumper but in front of thousands won't. Sound like some mental issues but agreed Ben should take more accountability
Yeah and I can’t imagine a guy playing the best scorer on the other team, lead in assist, get guys open and still be able to score 20+ without a jumpshot lol tragic
@@bigherboyt7336 score 20 plus? Only a rare occasions and never in the playoffs 😂
@@bigherboyt7336 Yeh Lol
3 x NBA All-Star (2019-2021)
All NBA Third Team (2020)
2 X NBA All-Defensive First team, (2020, 2021)
NBA Rookie of the Year (2018)
NBA All-Rookie of the Year (2018)
NBA steals leader (2020)
Shaq ain't lying, getting tough these days are rare.
imagine if Michael Jordan was talkin about mental health ....
@@Gojimaru It seems to be the go to move these days. What ever happened to “man up…”
@@Gojimaru funny because mike retired the 1st time to deal with his fathers death. That’s def mental. He took a break and came back. What you said just sounds so dumb. I mean Rodman almost killed himself, is that soft? Lol tough doesn’t mean you can’t be mentally struggling. It’s how you take time to regroup what makes you tough.
Shaq is literally the most sensitive guy on television, guys in that era of basketball weren’t mentally tough either
@@Gojimaru Jordan literally retired due to mental health… 😂
“If you’re greater you can’t be a hater “🗣
😂😂😂 we gotta protect Shaq at all costs. I hope he lives forever
Everyone on the inside crew too.
If only we could live forever and young.
We all need someone like Shaq in our lives to just tell us the truth.
Real best friends in real life tell you how it is. Fake friends lie to you. Shaq 💯
Ehh, this is true but if you’re a real friend you don’t broadcast it to the media like that. 🤷♂️
Shaq told Harden: "I don't help my brothers by lying to them, I help them by telling them the truth."
That's me and that's why a lot of people don't like or understand me I'm gonna tell it like it is. Just like a lot of people in the comments section I tell them I'm not here to tell you what you want to hear if you want that go look for a politician. I don't want you to agree with me please don't agree with me.
@@LakersFan24100 Exactly. You don’t blast a friend in public to help them. Smh…
Nichelle's face is priceless when Ben was talking lol
She got BIGGGG POINTS from me for that. Keepin it 100
7:06
Sure was...she couldn't even quote a balanced take on the interview - just cherry picked to tease Shaq - grose & misleading
This is the killer side of shaq that Kobe talks about 🔥
As playful as Shaq is, when he’s on the floor it’s game time
talked*
Kobe is gone bro.
Running his mouth. Foh bro
@@thehumannugakareemsupreme9484 your mentally weak it’s ok.
1:30 Ben was capping and Shaq had to address that so quick 😂
Shaq was spot-on in justifying his analysis as well as Nischelle. Ben seems to have turned the page but we'll all see when the season unfolds
Yyou call that an analysis - they didn't even watch the interview but had plenty to say - utter stupidity
Shaq coming with Fire with the terminator glasses on lol
Looool
Shaq killing it in fashion!
Yes he is, god bless the OG’s because once this generation takes over you won’t be able to say anything
That's them Bret "The Hitman" Hart shades
Shaq 💯💯💯💯💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯💯💯💯😂😂😂😂😂
Players got to understand that when they're at a certain level they get the recognition and praise when they win but also got to deal with scrutiny and criticism
There’s a difference between scrutiny and not taking a guys mental health serious
You're not supposed to publicly scrutinize your players, teammates or employees. The 76ers failed there. But yes the media and fans can scrutinize you publicly.
@@danielcasas2019 not being able to take accountability = mental health. Ight bet got it
@@Lil_tro_Vert any time a player has serious issues=nahhhh he just a baby
@@danielcasas2019 nah that boy just can’t take the heat. He’s all smiles when the crowd is cheering but he can’t take the fans booing him or being let down when he misses all those free throws or plain refuses to shoot. He’s just a weak spoiled brat. Have zero sympathy for that guy. Never worked on his game, his best year was literally his rookie year. His game hasn’t improved at all. All he does is play basketball and is rich but he can’t improve a jump shot. Dude is an absolute disgrace to every tough hard working man that has ever existed.
Ben Simmons has got to understand that the criticism from Philadelphia fans was NOT because of that one Playoff Series. If you listened to them, they've been talking about Ben's lack of improvement in much-needed areas since he was drafted! He had been there for what - 4 years? Free throw shooting and 3-point shooting - as the primary ballhandler - are things that he should have been improving. For his career he has shot ~15 % from 3 and ~60% from the line... As A Point Guard! Yes, his defense is really good, but you need more than that in today's game.
As a 6ers fan I completely agree
Its crazy because all he literally had to do was just pull up for like 4 jumpers a game. I feel like he was purposely not shooting to cause some type of tension. You know how hard it is to play ball and not take a shot? Like its obviously deliberate. Thats like trying to drive a car without using the breaks.
Dude peaked his rookie year & did the exact thing every season during the playoffs.
@@step-p4j So how was he making all star games and all defensive teams? I never understand why ppl want a guy to shoot when he can't shoot
@@antmyrick2063 that was a lay up dude. He can dunk tho.
I too come from an era of, "No Excuses". Love Shaq, he's so down to Earth, while spitting out so much wisdom!
Never been a big Shaq fan, but this podcast made me love him. He kept it 100 and I appreciate him for. Now the interview with Ben and JJ was watered down, it felt like a safe space meeting.
Yea that’s exactly what it is tho. Their specific podcast. It’s not an intervention. Like this is how tommy and jj run their podcast and how it is with everyone that comes through. They did ask some pertinent questions related to the controversy but that wasn’t the whole point. Idk why people don’t understand their format
Why? U weren't a lakers fan? He is a hall of famer.. he does alot if charitable work.dont get in trouble with law
@@michaeltamares7974 right like this is what made you love him? A few years late plus he’s been saying this about Ben Simmons lol
Shaq keep it 100..... This Ho Simmons got more excuses that MF in the penitentiary - he do that Ho routine for the Wht Folks b/c they fall for it.... Phila the Only big city in the US that is majority BLK - not POC - BLK & they were not having his Ho routine.... Even crazier Simmons LSU coaches & teammates Hated dude, now 76ers too - next up Brooklyn
This is what every interview type podcast is. Nobody is going to agree to do a podcast to come on and get flamed at. The people who do the best in these types of podcasts are the ones who let their guests sit and talk without the mass media nonsense that gets pushed on them. Sometimes it's really good with JJ's podcast just listening to him talk to some people you wouldn't hear much of in the NBA, other times it's basically just a safe space for the controversial types like Ben Simmons and KD.
ben simmons talked about that one play but what about that entire 4th quarter
The same 4th quarter with doc bad game management, Seth getting cooked by Kevin Hueter, Embiid bad turnovers, and Tobias disappearing? Everyone contributed.
They asked him about that play because that play is what Embiid and the entire media boiled his whole existence down to. They say if he dunked it they would have went to the finals.
Especially embiid last I checked embiid was the real reason they loss cause they still had a chance after the Ben play
D T facts you the only one to tell the truth casuals only bring JP Ben Simmons and tree young this is why Ben Simmons is winning DPOY and Nets winning the finals 2023
@@GVO003 did u forget abt his 4th quarters in the ENTIRE SERIES? he is a pg, not a role player.
"The fact that he's still talking about it shows its still affecting him" Um, he was asked about it. It's also the first interview he's done since it happened
Shaq "Shut your face up little man. JJ Reddick's partner. We still don't know who you are". 🤣
🤣
😂😂
Did him dirty💀💀
AMAZZZINNNNGGG!!!
😂😂😂
If Ben can’t feel what Shaq is saying, he ain’t built to be great. He can be good and that’s TOTALLY FINE. But to be GREAT, Shaq is 100% on point!!!
Shaq murdered this take 🔥🔥🔥 love how he and the crew handled this..no excuses
Who else is leading the youth???? 🤔 Jay Will
@@mauriceharris9087 HA!
Nah bro this take wasn’t it 😂
I like that Shaq...if you’re greater, you can’t be no hater! FACTS!
I thought he said “grader” Like he grades players on their performances. Funny how I misheard it and it still makes sense tho
Yes you can! You can literally hate youth, the ability to play again, and the amount of money they make today.
@@TroublesomeHandz tru
@@TroublesomeHandz do u think that’s what shaq is doing?
Grader**
“People talking about my free throws don’t bother me” Shaq always in his feelings when anyone brings up how terrible his free throws were
He never passed the ball to avoid shooting free throws when he was the #1 or #2 guy and only did so when he was forced to due to Hack-a-Shaq .
“How come I got 4 rings then Chuck”
@@bingusmode4650 😂😂😂💯
When he says it doesn't bother him, he means that it doesn't linger with him. It's a momentary frustration and he moves on.
💯
LeBron I believe had a mental block from all of a sudden being a villain in the 2011 Mavs series.
He regrouped, went back to being himself instead of playing mad trying to prove everybody wrong, and won
You mean he started playing mad. Because he was trying to be the very good guy that first year.
It seemed strange seeing Lebron briefly in that villain role. I was like “how did we get here.”
no u got it all wrong. he embraced the villain role, he was being too much of a good guy and caring what others think. once he stopped giving a f what ppl thought he started winning.
That's what the greats do. MJ had to learn that he needed a good team around him to win, Charles didn't win but he had to get into shape in order get a chance to beat Jordan in the finals and win and MVP, Bird missed the finals and had to work to het there eventually. Nothing just happens
That first year was not lebron fault. That first year was on D-Wade and nobody wanna talk about that but blame bro .. D-wade first title came against dirk in '06..so when dirk go his chance, he got his revenge and avenged his finals lost..everybody say dwade was the best player for miami for that series, ok so why he couldn't get it done then??he was a superstar fmvp who already beat that team. So to me, that 2011 man's lost was on dwade. It was more about dirk wanting his ring and avenging his lost, then it was lebron melting down..most superstar teams don't win in year one with the exception of the 2017-2018 golden state x-men with kd storm ahh and draymond beast looking ahh..
Shaq always keeps it real. Great host, Nishelle. You folks are awesome
Ben spoke for 1-2 hours unfiltered. You can pick a person to bits when they do that if you want. They will guaranteed say something that doesn’t come out perfect. Kudos to Ben for just talking and telling his side. Better late than never.
Welp, you gave the man props for showing up, and I agree with that. No one is saying he lied for 60 minutes but you want to give him a complete pass?
@@CorePathway didn’t say nothing about giving him complete pass. Sure Ben could have done some things differently, he said so himself. But that doesn’t get the focus here does it. A few minutes of criticism over a few comments and NOTHING about the rest of what he said in his interview in a positive light. Im a big fan of Shaq. But until the mental health thing come up, he’s just shaking his head and refuting what’s coming before he even knows what’s going to be said. Classic media bias. Shame, because like i said, im a big fan of Shaq. He can do better than that.
My grandmother raised me & she always says if one or two people say bad about someone it's just jealousy - but if Everywhere you go people saying the Same thing about a person - it's a fact.... Simmons HS teammates Hated him, LSU teammates & Coaches publicly tore him apart as selfish, a quitter & now the entire 76ers organization had it - Brooklyn on deck
@@soulcraft79 Shaq is acting that way because he knows Ben is just making excuses and doesn't seem to be taking much responsibility.
I saw some of the interview and saw Ben complain about getting a bunch of fines, he even said they fined him for not lifted weights and his excuse was he didnt need to because he is one of the strongest on the team. 🤦♂️🤣 He has been on the team for years and knows what can get him fined yet he acted surprised, like they're out to get him. 🤣 Most of what I saw was excuse after excuse. 🤣🤣🤣 "All I saw was a jersey" but earlier you said you thought Trae was going to come at you quicker? 🤔 Both cant be true 🤣🤣🤣
@Kunle Adeyanju The problem is all through Ben's career he did not have to work for it to get better it looks like. We in phila watch him get paid big bucks and be treated with kid gloves . His first year you remember he sat out most of it so he could win Rookie of the year the following year. In College they claim he had talent but did not work to get better. Here in phila he did the same and so Shaq and the guys in the past worked to get better. They did not make up mental problem as an excuse , he may have them now but the interview he gave did not make me believe he is doing anything to get better. He maybe but if he was working out he would out there everyday trying to improve his game. If he did not want to play that last year he should have given back all that money. He got paid that first year and did nothing but sit. Shaq couldn't make fouls shots and he took the blame and you could watch him in the gym shooing hundreds of them like the players of the past. Ben you see partying. or on the west coast and doing other things. How Kobe use to visit kids all over the place at camps and schools to promote working even harder. Shaq did too, and lot of the players with less talent then /Ben
“If you’re greater you can’t be a hater” this is the exact reaction I expected from Shaq after Ben said he wants Shaq to “protect him” that guy only wants to hear the good things that’s why he lacks accountability.
The point is he wanted to hear it from Shaq personally, not being clowned in joke form on TV
Can you let me know where he "Lacks accountability"? During the interview he said he didn't make the right play, didnt handle things right with the sixers, and needs to/has been working on his FT/shooting. His point is everyone blamed him solely for the sixers down fall during that series, when in all reality there were others to blame.
@@PyroGandhi Never did he said any of this when he was still a sixer. All this came out after he finally got his money back and is in brooklyn.
@@PyroGandhi he took blame, but every opportunity in the interview where he could deflect or blame the organization etc... He took it. Rewatch the interview again and you can see how easy/often he was to cross his arms (a sign of discomfort) if questions weren't the ones he wanted to answer!!
truly great people are humble and dont talk about how great they are every time they open their mouth
ShaQ see potential in him! He giving him hard criticism for motivation
You cant motivate everyone like that
@@reasonablenotionstwo5815 yah I definitely agree with that!!
@@reasonablenotionstwo5815 that’s why the ones u can’t motivate like that aren’t at his level. The mental is everything. If it’s too hot in the kitchen stay out of it
@@empowerment_007 facts
@@empowerment_007 facts
Thank God Shaq is keeping it 100 with Simmons, so many young media members are pandering so hard and letting him off the hook (jalen jacoby)
How everybody cooked him for not playing
@@antmyrick2063 check out your guys latest interview/podcast, he doesn’t seem like he’s learned much
@@StocktonSmurf what??
tf he is. Ben Simmons was literally taking accountability in his interview. Shaq is literally just an old @ss hater.
@@SumnSumnSumnHTK you seem like a great judge of character lol
A lot of Ben's points were taken out of context.
He explicitly accepted a lot of the criticism was valid, and was glad he went through it as an opportunity to grow and come to where he is now.
Older heads have a tough time empathizing what younger generations go through.
Social media age is a different beast to the 90s/00s
“I’m let you know right now… We don’t care.” - Steven A. Smith
How much money has this dude been paid so far? Maybe, he’s not a good fit for basketball at the professional level. Nothing wrong with that, but I’m sure there are men out there just waiting for a spot that will be able to overcome mental health issues in the way that may be Simmons can’t.
@@michaelvin8632 very ignorant statement
No Old Heads Hate Excuses..
I'mma give Ben the benefit of the doubt. During the interview, he seemed sincere. He's starting to speak out, and then there are people who'd say, "He's still thin-skinned." You know, sometimes, you just gotta show compassion and empathy. Ben's starting to talk, be out there, and be available for the media. It's a process. Eventually, he'll be tougher, or he'll stay the same. But he's taking some steps to get back to his old, confident self. I'll just choose to support that.
Where is the line between empathy/compassion and pacifying a person? The man been in the league for years, had expectations for years and Ben wants protection. The man is mentally soft. He is weak.
Woos
We'll see how this season with the Nets will play out to see if he's changed or not. Maybe the new environment will help him. But Shaq still has a point, you have to perserve and be resilient in this league. Ben is allowing the noise to get in his head and he has to find a way to block it all out and focus on his game. Sympathy is overrated. Shaq being tough on him is as compassionate as it gets.
it's still the same, he need his confident back though
You a man and you talking about sympathy, sympathy for averaging 2 points in an elimination game ? Yeah people like you probably are the reason why women try walking all over men because you’re an enabler 🤦🏾♂️
It's crazy that they started clowning about the cell phone but now knowing its a jersey if you look it's clearly not a phone and he's the only person not wearing a jersey. There's a close up picture of it too.
Yeah I looked back myself just now (actually just commented on it too lol) but it's definitely not the size of a cellphone. Maybe could have been a wallet. But then I saw there was a side angle where you can clearly see into his pocket that there is blue and white hanging out. Idk how we all missed this last year, but it seems like he was not lying lol
Here’s the thing. Ben could have put all that to bed immediately, he didn’t. Ben could have had his representation squash that, he didn’t. Ben could have done a lot, he chose not to. But he did sign that contract.. hmm. Ben is a baby and has been since he was at LSU
I went back to that video, and it really does look like a jersey. We're all so used to point out the negative that we believe it before we discover the truth. As a basketball fan and former high school and college player, I used to stick my shorts in my sweats during the wintertime and change in the gymn; as well as wearing it under the sweats until I start sweating. You can see the white stripe and a phone case isn't that big.
yeah i seen that aswell i guess some people dont wanna be wrong
@@Peewyld why does he have to squash anything. He's not the one that was talking to the media. It was literally everyone but him. He literally said nothing wrong. The way everything played out he should have left. If it was your job you would've quit. Quit holding athletes to hire standards than you hold yourself too. Smh
Off all things shaq has still hasn’t mentioned why he never reached out him before Ben Dm him to find out cause with his it was very thin line between basketball and personal life and shaq does this a lot he mix basketball with personal attacks and then in future act like it was just basketball when someone checks him
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We must of been the only ones to watch the interview
This. Some stuff I don't agree with Ben but acting like the whole interview is BS or that mental health can't impact basketball and how someone approaches the game don't sit right w me. And I watched the whole interview from beginning to end because I was curious. Ben definitely took accountability for a lot in that interview.
Why would he reach out?? He felt like Ben was being a Pre Madonna, that why he was so critical.
@@lovelydove8770 "felt like". Never once picked up the phone to confirm if his assumptions were true. Which is the whole point. People always THINK they know something. Just because Shaq was a great basketball player, it doesn't mean he knows how and what every basketball player is feeling.
My first time seeing this podcast, Shaq giving that tough love. Great episode, im glad I watched it
What tough love shaq acts like he’s somebody uncle yet he’s a mess himself look in the mirror
Need to be getting his son better lol
@@timrussell3485 Ben is as naturally gifted as anyone. 99% of past nba players didnt have the natural God-given advantages he has.
Enough talking. Go get it done.
Masochist?
Shaq just not gon let up and I’m loving it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Shaq keeping it real. Love it.
"Shut yo face up lil man cause we still don't know who you are." 🤣
I bet 5 or 10 years from now a lot of people will forget about Ben but not Shaq
@@jeremiahdavis3398 Homie he was talking about the little co-host guy with JJ not Ben lol
Classic shaq shenanigans when he doesn’t have an argument lol
^^^
Nischelle Turner is such a great host, love that woman, she's really good at her job.
What does she do besides be annoying?
@@lucrative6477 Nah she’s not being annoying. She’s actually doing a great job
If I was a player in the League I would graciously accept any criticism Shaq threw my way and use it to analyze and tighten up my game. I whole heartedly feel that Shaq doesn’t want ANY player in the NBA to fail or fall on their face, but he knows what it takes to win in that sport and play at a high level AND he’s seen it all so he’s just calling it how he sees it. You can’t confuse “hate” with “constructive criticism”. If Simmons digs deep and starts playing at a high level I know Shaq would acknowledge it. Three things that don’t lie. The Score, The Ball, and The Stats.
The jersey in the pocket thing actually looks more realistic than the cell phone looking back on the photos
🗣Thank you for telling the truth Shaq!!! Thank you. 💯💯
Shaq is speaking the truth 💯🔥🔥
How,
@@Joshuaeway03 uh bec he is a champion that played in the league and knows how things on teams operate. And if Ben was on his lakers team he would have been in his a$$ for his soft Ben played and his excuses.
He's still in denial that it was a jersey in his pocket.. he's a clown that just hates to hate. A sour old man.
Ben Simmons in a few words.
“Lack of Accountability”
Say you didn’t watch Ben’s interview without saying it lol. I’m not a fan of any team he’s associated with but he literally took accountability throughout the entire thing
@@GeneralAlexii Yeah he did and she was saying as much. Lol! He definitely didn't watch it.
Ben said he made the wrong play and when he watches the film he's mad at himself. There's a lot of pressure on Ben as the PG to facilitate, so I can see why he might've been thinking pass in that situation. It's also probably true that he was aware of his FT struggles and thought "I better pass instead of getting fouled". You can make the wrong decision in the moment, acknowledge it was wrong, and still feel it's unfair that your coach and all pro player say that play lost them the game.
Obviously you didn’t watch the interview he took accountability for the play and how things went down in philly
Ben Simmons initials are BS. Ben is short for Benamin. That's Benjamin without the J.
“You doing it cus you saw me do it” Shaq a foo !! 😂
“If you’re greater, you can’t be a hater.” 💪🏾
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One of the coldest takes ever
With me being a former Gleauge player
It feels so good to hear Shaq speak from such a level of pain and distraught while also being a god of the sport that raised us is astonishing😮😮😮❤
I love him and we truely need to appreciate everything about him
Even how he kept spice in the mix , that’s a level of respect that’s dying in this cold world
I wish he could play!!!
That's dope, what was it like playing in the G league?
@@killergaming3767 it was a dream come true! Short lived tho!
It’s truely a place where you can be happy with not making it to the nba
It’s beautiful and gives so much gratification
Say what?! What teams did you play for?!
Yep Shaq is a sport analyst and he get paid to tell the truth about the players how he see it...
I watched the interview with JJ.
I heard a lot of deflection and excuses. He was scared of getting fouled and shot 34% from the FT line during those playoffs.
That’s not what I heard or anyone else who listened to it.
He admitted he could have handled things differently.
That is not true. He reflected on himself.
He was also talking on both side of his mouth of that interview not to mention this been 3 season of this happening on great teams defending because he don’t look to shoot nor score and the court shrink because the court shrink and he don’t like playing the in the post. Not too mention his production drop meaning teams knows how to playing but he want to be label as great without improving.
And he said it himself. People like Shaq and Charles former players that should protect him. That not their jump. He don’t want accountability and he can not handle pressure or criticism
I feel for Ben, no matter what he says he will always be doubted, even her reaction while taking to jj was disrespectful. If you don't know about it don't talk about it. He doesn't owe anyone an explanation on his mental. Shaq is using his career to invalidate Ben's struggles. Unreal.
Umm he owes the fans and organization an explanation if it effects his game that he’s getting paid millions to play. Sitting on the bench without saying a word is disrespectful
cool give the sixers/nets their money back and he can come back this year and earn it.
😂 what would Shaq hate on Ben for?! 😂 I hope Ben is getting his help!
Exactly!
Exactly! Simmons might be making more money purely from basketball than Shaq did, but Shaq making money anyway, his name is cemented in NBA history FOREVER and he’s won a ring or two apparently…
@@305Solo BUT he's still an egotisical bully
There's nothing wrong with him
Is a hater.
Everyone goes through struggles but you cant undermine someone else's trouble.
Right, some have better coping mechanisms than others. Some have better support systems. Shaq needs to show a little more compassion.
Shaq is just speaking the reality like everyone saw in the playoffs.
did you see the 33 turnovers by Emiibid...8 in the last game. Just talking reality like everyone saw in the playoffs
Did he see Embiid make 8 turnovers in the last game
Shaq definitely has the resume to back up what he says. All the things that a lot of players don’t wanna do is what will keep them from championships and Shaq knows being a four time champion and an absolute monster of a legend of what it takes to get there because he wants to see people succeed.
Resume doesn’t necessarily make you a great analyst. ESPECIALLY when you’re someone who is as physically gifted as Shaq. That’s why so many legendary/great resume players make bad coaches and GMs.
Just because he had an all time resume doesn’t mean he’s always right when he speaks on someone. If someone is seriously struggling with something invisible that is affecting their life, their game may suffer and they may not want to go public about it. That doesn’t mean Shaq is wrong to comment on what he sees, but he didn’t even try to reach out to get some perspective. I think Shaq is 80% justified in what he says but if you want to be fully informed you need to try to reach out
Shaq a terrible analyst...
Don’t need a resume to talk to someone with respect or be the bigger man he’s grown…he should know not everyone takes advice 1 way.
@@YungPhilosopher more or less, kobe said it multiple times too, shaq is a lazy mf who lucked into having a body perfect for NBA at the time
“You can’t be a hater if you’re greater.” Shaq 2022
Shaq is the epitome of keeping it 💯
Nah....his ego gets in the way all the time
Disagree dude is wrong atleast 70 percent of the time shaq really be hating on these young players.
Shaq is kind of embarrassing because he's wrong and doesn't understand what's happening and people celebrate him because of what he's done in the past.
@@aquadolphinwaters158 disagreed. He comes from another era where player expectations were higher and players were tougher. He calls it objectively!
@@choirsinger2428 no it doesn’t
Love you, Shaq. You speak that knowledge and wisdom. This younger generation (I’m part of it) can’t just coward and blame others. Keep your head down and hustle and grind and overcome. That’s always been the mantra.
Like all of his generation wete hard.
You all old memories...
“You know I know everybody eat? Cause you got buns making $300m dollars.” Shaq keeping 💯 like always
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SHAQ DEFINITELY HAS A LEGITIMATE POINT BCUZ PPL WAS GETTING ON HIM ABOUT HIS FREE THROWS HIS WHOLE CAREER AND IF HE WOULD EVER WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP.....
But Shaq never improved, he just went different places so he could win. So why should anyone take anything from him?
@@DJ3thenew23 He tried at least, he changed his form multiple times and most importantly he improved other aspects of his game to the point that his FT percentages were not that big of an issue.
@@DJ3thenew23 Even with the bad free throws Shaq was good enough to win a ring. Is Ben Simmons good enough right now to win a ring? Shaq signed to the Lakers as a free agent in 1996 and they did not win right away. He had to work to win. Shaq won starting from 2000 and got three-straight Finals MVPS
@@DJ3thenew23 shaq was dominant enough to get 4 rings despite his weaknesses. let it sink in.
@@DJ3thenew23 he had several games where he shot well from the line in the playoffs. You must be 13.
Shaq keeps it real
Then he should bring up how he could have been the greatest player ever but couldn't stay in shape. He acts like he has done enough when he didn't give his all. People criticize others but don't want to be criticized. Shaq acts like a bully. Simmons has his own issues let the dude deal with his issues. Analyst like Shaq needs to know you shouldn't speak on things you don't know about. For that to happen he needs to do some homework first.
titancheat Shaq only keeps it real when he won't gossiping this dude never has nothing nice to say about the Players of Today that's why Allen Iverson is so beloved .Ben Simmons winning DPOY and Nets winning NBA finals
@@01wwjr you clearly never heard him talk about his free throws etc. 🙄
@@titancheat He just talked about his free throws in this video. What are you talking about. He always makes light of it saying he makes them when he needed to. What about the year they lost to Detroit? What does he say about his performance that year? This is a more social climate now then it was back then. Even though Ben didn't hold himself accountable like he should have. What about Shaq holding himself accountable in big moments of his losses?
@@01wwjr He did. He said it was his fault if his team loses especially if you’re the 1st or 2nd best player on the team. He went through an era where the players are criticized for all the losses and no excuses
Gotta love Shaq. He gets ALOT of blowback and gets called a bully when he speaks up. He knows when to play around but the lasting memory of him will always be mean on and off the court. His game was mean, he was mean when he needed to be.
Shaq ain mean off the court. On the court yes but not off. What Shaq has is called “tough love”. He doesn’t criticize to hate nore be mean he does it push you to be better. Shaq genuinely cares about people but he also is very passionate about basketball, so his “tough love” mixed with his passion can come off as overbearing but he means well
@@intoxicateddaze2864
Your exactly right! Great point❗️
I have often said the players of this Era couldn't play for Chuck Daly, or Phil Jackson, or Pat Riley.
Those coaches would get up in your grill, during time outs, substitutions, or at halftime if your weren't playing at the level they felt you should be and *CURSE YOU OUT* if your effort was not up to par!!!
These players would pout, have tantrums and start crying....
Ben Simmons, "Why does Shaq have to reach out to you 🤔. If he's your big Bruh from your Alum, why can't you call/Text him and ask for advice❓️
That's what we as "Ol Skoolers" were taught to do.
You and all these other millionaires are saying you have mental health issues. That may be true, but some of y'all are using this as a crutch, to exsolve your inconsistent, terrible play!
Try going to some hospitals in your local area and you'll really see what some who have mental health issues are struggling/dealing with....
Bully is what bully does.
@@intoxicateddaze2864 was it tough love when he made fun of someone with a disability on his Instagram or do you maybe consider that bullying
Honestly this 15 minutes is the reason many players hate the media. Shaq did not watch the intereview and was being fed by Nischelle a narrative which I dont think accurately represented anything. Ben said he should have dunked it, but he explained his thought process on why he did not, and also said that it was the wrong decision- what else is he supposed to say. He was responding to a question made by JJ. They made it seem like Ben was just making excuses compared to actually understanding why he said that. Please do better
Exactly my thoughts! He obviously did not watch the podcast.
Just like when analyzes games sometimes and comments in games hè didnt watch
EXACTLY
Wow i saw the actual interview and they are really putting a false narrative out. I am not saying Ben did not paint himself in a more positive light but he was answering questions. It was not like he was just volunteering information.
He lied and capped the whole interview 🤣🤣🤣🤣
also her description about "New media" is way too wrong...
Very true
Shaq keeping it 💯 😂
Yeh Utter BS
“Yes, I’m going to be your brother but I ain’t gone sugarcoat “
“If you’re greater you can’t be a hater”
Shaq responded perfectly
That last quote is 100% false.
There’s a long list of greats that just flat out hate on younger players.
@@xzginthereaper are those greats indeed “greater”? And are they statements more criticism than flat out hate?
My point, Charles Oakley comments about Giannis is hating. Chuck and Shaq can come off a bit extra, but it’s because they expect MORE from the players they’re criticizing.
Thats bs because Shaq hates on players making all this new NBA money like Gobert.
If you’re a “grader”…”
shaq talking crazy. be respectful.
I love this. People speaking facts n not sugar coating
Shaq kept it ALLLLLLLLLL the way 💯
Yeah Shaq the best thing to say when somebody is going thru mental health problems is that we all struggle. What he is basically saying is put your head down and suffer in silence. Real tuff old school mentality...
I know you're being sarcastic here, but back then, mental health wasn't "thing". You were just expected to show up and perform, even if you where hearing voices, or the sound of marbles rolling around in your head.
Look at what happened to Scottie Pippen when he had those migraine headaches during the ECF. He was TORCHED in the media, no sympathy at all.
ITS CALLED ACCOUNTABILITY.
Ben and Charmin have a lot in common.
Thats a 3d joke bro. 😂 took me a second to catch that . 👏🏽
@@InstrumentalMangmnt Doesn't say much for you.
They're both soft...and full of 💩
You sure? I think Ben may be softer
Mr Sensitive 🤣
3 minutes in and I realize you can’t please everybody
Exactly
Blame everyone else because he didn't work on his game.
Yes because an all star and all nba defensive player isn't putting in work in the gym... lol🤦🏾♂️. Yall just be speaking nonsense.
Gotta agree with Tank... He might have worked on staying in shape but he didn't work on his shooting. 30+ year 76ers fan. Watched him from the first game to his last but he never, he never tried to improve his shooting.
@@intendedexpression6609 where’s his jump shot making all that money he need to work no nonsense about that weak generation
Shoot a jumper or free throws. He's suppose to be great.
And teams lay off him or foul him.
Back when I played, we didn't have food. We ate dirt, and we liked it. We didn't have these fancy indoor courts, we played outside in the rain, and we liked it. We didn't have buses, we walked to school, up hill, both ways.
This was dope and great advice for anyone tbh
Woww
Excellent interview
Love Shaq
He speaks alot of wisdom and shoots from the hip.
Listen to his message. He talks about everyday life
Sacrifice, determination, and perseverance.
Much respect and admiration
Thank you Shaq 😊
Great interview 👍
I saw Joel Embid take Shaq and Chuck's criticism and CHALLENGE and become a more dominant player. They said he was good, but did he want to be great and he changed right after that. 💪🏾
Gotta love Shaq
Genuinely surprised that Shaq didn't ask, "How many rings you got Ben? I got 4 rings each with G13 classification!"
G14*
because they cant be even on same planet basketball wise NOT EVEN ON THE SAME PLANET
so there is no need to say it its a all ready STATED MOUNTAIN FACT
Because unless Chuck, Ben can't even be the best player in his team let alone lead a team to the finals. That's why the ring "jokes" didn't need to talk about 😂
Shaq the goat
That was absolutely a jersey. used to really like Shaq. But this episode really changed my view of him. YES....We all go through struggles but we all deal with them 💯 percent differently, because we are not the same. Ben expressed pretty much everything he was feeling and going thru in that interview. But nothing Ben says matters only what people "See eith there own eyes" as Shaq said.... He's a twirp. Ben didn't hire you to make his greatness greater. He's expressing what he needed you for, when the whole world is saying he's the reason for them losing. And these 3 might see a phone, I see a jersey. Wake up people there is no way a phone would stay at the top of the pocket of sweats. Impossible. God bless and Be humane to humans
*"We don't need mama babying the little boy."*
I love when Shaq speaks on the these kind of topics. You can’t question anything he says because he’s been in the leauge and is the most dominant player of all time
SHAQ should’ve called that man plain and simple!
What he. Said just showed me he won’t change, good luck Nets he’s all yours
Watch him beast in Brooklyn
That’s for showtime 2.0 now that he ain’t playing with lazy players anymore
@@dcw3483 not gonna happen, first bit of trouble he ll quit again. Talent he was blessed with, but he lacks fortitude and desire to be the best which the true greats have
@@mikewarker4445 talking about him like u kno him personally is crazy
@@wylewuzma1546 time will tell
I'm so glad we have Shaq. No excuses will be accepted. Him and Chuck criticized Joel, and he took it, improved and said they were right... He didn't whine that they weren't protecting him
Can't even imagine Embiid breaking down and blaming mental health for not chasing greatness. I feel like if your not ready to play, management should put the contract elsewhere and divide it to people who actually want to play and grow with the franchise, and ready to do their job. Getting paid millions to pull the mental health card??? He's gotta have the easiest job ever
Shaq is a bully. You get paid to give your opinion on basketball but all throughout last season both Shaq and Chuck went after Simmons personally. He said he wasn’t mentally right towards the end of their season so his play suffered. Say ok then keep it moving
Exactly!! It's sickening. I don't know what else they want this man to do he wasn't mentally well. I'm tired of hearing the hate towards Simmons and KD.
Find a tissue.
Having enjoyed the interview and appreciated what Ben had the say, I was actually with Shaqs perspective on this but the whole thing about "when you're down, you look down, he looks fine to me" is just ignorant and wrong. As someone who has become an expert at "looking fine" despite serious mental health issues of my own, it becomes second nature putting the mask on everyday and you never really know what someone is going through.
lol. ben's "serious mental issue" is that he's just plain soft and doesnt want to be accountable for his mistakes or lack of improvement. He puts a shame to actual people who suffer through mental health problems in their lives.
Idk if hearing the end like how i heard it….after he said ill leave it at that. Shaq clearly knows ppl can suffer in silence and everyones struggle is different….which is why he kept saying he can ONLY judges on what he SEES thats his job, now ben is speakin up.or maybe im wrong and w.e i said makes no sense
These guys were actually on point with the rebuttal lol
He'll be ok he's still a young man this is part of his growing pains and hopefully he learns from his past faults and mistakes. They'll be okay you know in life sometimes you got to go through things I'm saying is even going to break you or make you stronger
as someone who has a great deal of respect for Shaq, I’m actually really disappointed in some of the things he had to say here. to write off Ben’s mental health issues just because “everyone has struggles” and because he has money and celebrity girlfriends really shows to me that he hasn’t really struggled in that way. and to not be able to admit you’re wrong about something as trivial as the cellphone in the pocket thing - bruh, go back and watch the tape. it’s clearly a blue and white jersey. cmon Shaq
How do we know he has a mental health issue just because he said so. My friend says he has back problem but he works out at the gym every day.
been waiting on this