NBA: Clippers' Klaw settles Shaquille O’Neal-Wilt Chamberlain debate

NBA: Kawhi Leonard, known for his quiet composure and measured words, surprised everyone after the Clippers' win against the Memphis Grizzlies by breaking his silence about a locker room debate. This time the topic is none other than the legendary showdown between NBA titans Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Shaquille O'Neal.

The NBA world thrives on debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Apart from that, there is the best point guard debate between Stephen Curry and Magic Johnson, and the best and dominant center debate involving  Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Shaquille O'Neal.

"Why are y'all looking at Instagram? Y'all gotta watch the whole game."

- Kawhi Leonard 🤣 https://t.co/2DPv4wxBGa

— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 13, 2024

Kawhi Leonard's nuanced perspective

However, Kawhi Leonard offered a nuanced perspective on judging players across eras. "It's unfair to just pick one" he admitted, citing the drastic shifts in game dynamics over the years. He added, "In today’s generation, fans create quick comparison videos of players from different eras and claim someone as the best player."

"Why are y'all looking at Instagram?" Leonard challenged, addressing his teammates after the reporter's query. "Y'all gotta watch the whole game." His message was clear that a true understanding of these legends demands immersing oneself in their full body of work, not mere snippets on social media.

He advised all to watch the game, instead of judging the legends with a short video clip on social media. 

This isn't the first time Leonard's voice has aired in the NBA world with GOAT debates. Shaq, an active social media player himself, once included Leonard amongst a select group of "players with nothing left to prove."  He shared a picture of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kawhi Leonard on his Instagram story. The endorsement from a legend like Shaq speaks volumes about Leonard's impact on the game.