\Former basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq) recently made headlines when he spoke out about Caitlin Clark’s impact on the NBA.
According to Shaq, Caitlin Clark’s rise to prominence alongside Angel Reese in the WNBA has changed the way fans view women’s basketball and has caused the NBA to face a decline in viewership this season.
In an interview with TMZ, Shaq did not hesitate to criticize the NBA, calling it “boring” and claiming that “everyone plays the same.” He compared this to the WNBA, where women “play harder, play with more pride, and play a more exciting game.
” Shaq also emphasized that the WNBA is starting to get the recognition it deserves, both financially and in terms of reputation.
Caitlin Clark, one of the shining stars of the WNBA, joined the *New Heights* podcast and discussed the issue of NBA viewership. She believes that the change in style of play and competition from other sports like American football may be the reason for the decline in viewership.
Caitlin also believes that the current NBA lacks the physicality and dramatic play of the past, making it less exciting for viewers.
Shaq has made a controversial suggestion – lowering the height of the basket in the WNBA so that women can perform dunks more easily, which would increase entertainment and attract more viewers. He argues that this is similar to how men’s and women’s volleyball have different net heights, allowing both genders to maximize their abilities.
While Shaq’s comments have been controversial, he has emphasized that the WNBA is on the rise, with players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A’ja Wilson bringing great appeal to the league. He hopes that the WNBA will continue to receive more attention and success in the future.
In conclusion, Shaq believes that the NBA needs to change, from the way the players play to the way they treat the audience, if they do not want to be surpassed by the rapid development of the WNBA. He concluded: “Women’s basketball is doing very well, they play with passion and pride – something the NBA needs to learn from.”
