Shaq Reacts To Jeanie Buss Controversial Top 5 Lakers List

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shared her top 5 list and LeBron James is on it. The four-time NBA champion is on his third year with the Lakers, but he has a special place on the team. Let’s just say LeBron earned all the honors and respect. But, someone was far from satisfied with Buss’ choices. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal took notice of her comments and his reaction was sort of expected. Sort of.

Buss was proud to announce the five most important members in team history. She talked about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, LeBron, Magic Johnson, and Phil Jackson. Each of these players had great success on the floor and Buss is really grateful for that. What about big Shaq? The NBA big man won three titles with the Lakers. He joined the Black Mamba on his quest for success and the rest is history.

Jeanie Buss didn’t add Shaq to her top 5

Shaq talked about Buss’ top 5 during the latest edition of The Big Podcast with Shaq.

“I love Jeanie Buss. I have never, would never say anything negative about Jeanie Buss,” the NBA icon said. “She gave me $120 million, $100 million, another $80 million. I would never, ever in my life say anything negative about Jeanie Buss and the Buss family. That is her opinion. I respect her opinion.”

Shaq did admit that he may have taken the bait if he was younger than this. He is 49 and other people’s words don’t affect him that much. He would never argue with people he respects. We really appreciate that. He is an incredible person.

“At 49, I’m a lot more peaceful than I was. If I was 29, I would say, ‘Hold on, LeBron’s only been there 720 days. How you gonna put him before me?’ But look, I’m 49, I respect people’s opinions.”

Shaq had great time with the Lakers and he sure deserves a spot on the owner’s list. Buss has yet to respond to his comments. I guess everyone has the right to make a choice.