In the latest episode of the podcast “The Ogs,” hosted by Udonis Haslem and Mike Millerwith special guest Gilbert ArenasMike Miller shared a humorous yet revealing anecdote from his early years in the NBA. The central figure of this story was none other than Shaquille O’Nealthe legendary center known for his imposing presence on the court.
During the podcast, Miller recalled a specific game where he attempted to play tough defense against O’Neal, renowned for his overwhelming dominance in the game. “Shaquille O’Neal, the most dominant center I’ve seen. We had a defense specifically designed for him, but still, there was nothing you could do,” Miller said, expressing the frustration of trying to stop a player of Shaq’s magnitude.
The incident Miller recounted highlighted O’Neal’s immense strength. Miller described how, in an attempt to stop him, he committed a foul so strong that it ended up causing himself pain. “There was nothing you could do with the Big Man, that’s it. He didn’t even realize he was fouled! Half of the time he didn’t even know! I hit him so hard once that my arm hurt, and I thought, ‘God, sorry Big Man,'” Miller recounted amidst laughter.
Shaq’s Banter
The ensuing exchange was equally amusing and underscored O’Neal’s often imperceptible strength. “He says to me, ‘Did you hit me?’ and I replied, ‘Come on, man, get out of here, you hurt my feelings.’
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