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Karl Rasmussen

Shaquille O’Neal Boldly Says He Doesn’t View Rudy Gobert As a ‘Great Defensive Player’

Shaquille O’Neal has not hesitated to criticize Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert throughout his career.

When Gobert signed a five-year, $205 million deal with the Utah Jazz, O’Neal was among those who loudly voiced that they thought the deal was an overpay. 

On Wednesday, O’Neal was once again discussing the Timberwolves star during a recent episode of The Big Podcast. The 52-year-old claimed that he feels Gobert, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and the current runaway favorite to win a fourth this year, is an overrated defender. 

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