Shaquille O'Neal and Michael Jordan only faced off a couple of times but poking the bear was never an option.
Recently asked whether there were any players he didn't talk back to on the court, the Lakers legend offered a cold response on the matter." Michael Jordan ," he responded. "You don't want to mess with God. You got to stay away from Mike. Leave that man alone."
Despite playing in different positions, it is clear O'Neal knew that rubbing Jordan up the wrong way would only provoke the wrong response."So, when I'm playing on that court, you can't outplay me," O'Neal said."I will damn near kill you, before I let you take my mother's house."Jordan's stature in the NBA will forever be felt and he is still widely considered the best to ever do it.
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