Shaquille O'Neal Says Knicks' 2025-26 Title Was 'A Lot of Luck' and Weighs In on LeBron, Curry, Embiid

Overview

• Late July 2026, Shaquille O'Neal told hosts and interviewers that the New York Knicks' 2025-26 championship involved “a lot of luck,” citing OG Anunoby's tip-in, De'Aaron Fox's late play and a surrendered 29-point lead as decisive moments.
• O'Neal urged LeBron James to “go where you can win,” praised LeBron's scoring pace from roughly 45,000 points and predicted the veteran could reach 50,000 over time.
• He declared Stephen Curry's legacy already complete and predicted Joel Embiid will “dominate” the coming season and supplant Nikola Jokic as the top big man if Embiid works hard.
• O'Neal expressed sympathy for Tyrese Maxey, arguing roster additions such as Jaylen Brown or a hypothetical LeBron arrival could force Maxey to accept a reduced role.
• Coverage treats these remarks as pundit opinion sourced to YouTube clips and a California Post interview, notes there are no official responses from the teams or players named, and reports that many fans have pushed back against Shaq's characterization of the Knicks' run.