O Neal talks about Gobert: "If he enters the Hall of Fame, I ll wear a dress to attend the awards ceremony"

According to Nico Martinez, a contributor to US sports media F/W. O'Neal just gave Gobert the most brutal comment we've ever seen. In the latest episode of The BIG Podcast, the Hall of Fame member and four-time NBA champion made a blasphemous tirade against the Timberwolves center, slamming everything from his contract to his physicality and even his Hall of Fame qualifications. "I hate Gobert, that bastard made $250 million [$110 million], he doesn't deserve it, fool. As the chairman of the Big One League, if you make a big money, play like a big one. If Gobert enters the Hall of Fame, I'll wear this dress to attend the ceremony."

He is famously tough on modern NBA big men, but he treats Gobert the worst. Aside from Gobert’s three-year, $110 million contract (he made over $400 million throughout his career), O’Neal also resented his fragile and “elegant” way of playing. In Shaq's opinion, a good big man is a total bully with physical fitness and inside. “Top some balls and knock some people down,” O’Neal said. "Don't let the little white guy from Denver dunk and say to you, and then you have to grab their neck at the last second."

"White guy from Denver" must be Jokic, and Gobert has always been trying to defend this guy. He has lost to the Nuggets many times in his career and is often defeated by Jokic. Not to mention teams like the Thunder, the Grizzlies and the Spurs, all with elite frontcourt rotations. Although Gobert is a 3-time All-Star and 4-time Defensive Player of the Year, he doesn’t dominate with brute force like Shaq, Embiid and even Vinban Yama. His style is more low-key, built on timing, edge protection and positioning. However, since he doesn't have a championship, it's more reasonable to doubt his impact on winning.

Comparing Gobert's softer and more subtle approach to centers such as Shaq, Embiid and even Vinban Yama, the difference is obvious. Unfortunately for Wolves, this may still not stop Goberl from entering the Hall of Fame—even if his chances are low. He averaged 12.6 points, 11.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in his career, and he won't be remembered for his amazing statistics. Instead, Gobert will be recognized for his defensive influence. Both the Jazz and the Timberwolves have undoubtedly left their mark in a unique way, and not everyone can appreciate it.

However, for NBA legend O'Neal, in the distant future, he needs to worry more than just dissatisfaction. As it stands, Gobert still has a chance to enter the Hall of Fame, meaning he can still get his ultimate revenge moment by seeing Shaq in the crowd in the dress. Whether you agree with Shaq or not, his message is clear: $250 million should be accompanied by dominance, not just defense. As Gobert continues to consolidate Minnesota's frontlines, the pressure will only grow—not just to win, but to prove that legends like Shaq are wrong. If Gobert wants to shut up doubters, next season may be his last chance.