Shaquille O'Neal shared what he thinks is the only missing element in the WNBAShaquille O’Neal (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Shaquille O’Neal, a former NBA player, is one of the most entertaining personalities in the league’s history. The 52-year-old has been invited to numerous podcasts to share his insights on various NBA topics. He has previously expressed his candid views on WNBA player salaries and recently discussed what he believes is the only thing missing in the WNBA.

In a recent episode of the Unapologetically Angel podcast, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese posed several questions to the Big Diesel, Shaquille O’Neal. During the interview, O’Neal emphasized the importance of women dunking more frequently to attract a larger audience.

“Watch, we got shooters, y’all got shooters, oh guys got some handles, girls got some handles, oh we got this, we got that, we got s— talkers, we got brawls, the only thing that’s missing is the dunk,” O’Neal said.

Shaquille O’Neal referenced Brittney Griner, a standout player for the Phoenix Mercury, to underscore his argument about the WNBA. He recognized that his views might not align with everyone’s opinions, but he firmly believes that the league could benefit from incorporating more dunking.

Shaquille O’Neal Gets Real: His Unfiltered Take On Relationship Cheating

O’Neal was previously married to Shaunie Nelson, but they divorced in 2011. After the divorce, there were rumors about him being in several relationships. DJ Diesel was spotted at various locations with different women, including a recent viral Instagram photo. When questioned about infidelity in his relationships, he shared his honest thoughts on the matter.

“If I’m dating someone and they say I’m emotionally cheating because I complimented another woman… that’s not cheating. For example, if I said, ‘You look beautiful on that podcast,’ is that cheating? No, that’s just a compliment,” O’Neal said.

O’Neal has built a substantial fan base throughout his career, largely attributing this to his exceptional basketball skills, distinctive style, and engaging personality that resonates with fans. His opinions regarding the WNBA are notable and will undoubtedly attract the attention of analysts and viewers alike.