Zo is my all-time favorite center. I became a fan because he was all hard work and discipline, and he became one of the best as an undersized center, which is truly inspiring. Followed him to Miami and became a Heat fan to this day. I was really happy for him when he finally won a ring with Heat after the recovery from his kidney condition.
Same here bro. I was late to basketball. I started watching regularly when I was like 12 or 13 (92/93), so I was immediately drawn to MJ as my favorite player as he was the biggest star. But it wasn’t until Jordan’s first retirement where I started watching other players and discovering who I really liked. Then I saw the highlight of Zo hitting the game winner vs the Celtics in the 1st round of the 93 playoffs. I had no clue who he was. I thought he was a seasoned veteran SG or SF, lol. But then I started following him and watching Hornets games and became a life long fan. Followed him to Miami and felt that he was going to win a ‘ship soon. I was devastated when he was diagnosed with the disease and had to retire. I was elated when he made a comeback. He had a brief stint with the Nets and would eventually find his way back to Miami. I was extremely happy for him that he finally won the ring that he definitely earned. And to this day, although I wasn’t a big fan of his, I am grateful that Shaq was a part of Miami at the time because they may not have even been in that position without Shaq a part of the team.
As a Georgetown fan born and raised in D.C., I was blessed to watch all the great centers during that era; Ewing, Mutombo (R.I.P.), Mourning, and Othella Harrington. Watching them dominate live during home games at the old Capital Centre was life as a young teen.
I remember when I first saw Zo playing for the Charlotte Hornets, what a great talent. The best era of basketball 🏀 for me personally was the 80s and 90s, such great rivalries! Too many 3s nowadays! 👍🏽
I worked for a Sports Memorabilia company that hosted a meet, and greet with Alonzo shortly after winning his Chip with the Heat at the Aventura Mall in South FL. Before I met Zo I always heard the rumors of how he didn't interact with fans. A reputation of not wanting to sign stuff which had fans thinking twice about asking for an autograph, similar to P. Ewing who 100% didn't like to sign. I have to say not only was he the total opposite of what that false narrative was, but my lasting impression of him is of how good of a father he is. I got to meet his family who he brought to the event, and he was very attentive to the first fan in line, all the same to the very last person. He never missed a step through the event in keeping tabs with his family, and I wish I could share the pic we took at the end of the event. A Class Act when it comes to just being a good person, and he's done so much for the Community, and in bringing awareness to important causes like his late brother the Great Dikembe Mutombo. Thank You Zo, and my Condolences.
Two of the greatest to ever lace them up, and this is how we should be with each other. How can you really hate someone over a game especially when your playing days are over. Keep up the great work guys because you people are looking at you and how you carry yourself. You can be a great role model and lift young kids up or tear them down by what they see and hear about what you do.
Thanks for having Zo' on Big Fella! As someone who has an autoimmune disease, it's been really hard trying to eat healthy, so hard that I've almost given up fr. Definitely helps hearing from someone like Zo' about how important that is. I needed that motivation!
Great Brother Hood Great Camaraderie Amongst Bigs! Luv It! Its Good To See And Hear Real Talk From Men!!! Keep Keeping ON!!!💯 This Makes Me Think Of My Friend Kidd Perfeck Who Is Also Trying To Prove A Point With His Monopoly Plus Game Concerning The Economy!!!👊
The 90’s had so many talented centers every single night. Shaq Ewing Hakeem Alonzo D Robinson D Mutombo R Smits B Daugherty R Seikaly V Divac K Duckworth K Willis
Zo was so militant I used to think outside of his teammates, Patrick and Dikembe, he hated everyone else lol. I still watch his battles with Rodman at least once a month to get laugh therapy. Hopefully I run into him down here in Miami and have the honor of shaking his hand.
My favourite center of all time, wish they would bring physicality back and hand checking. Without Big Zo the Heat don’t win that chip in 06’ he played like a lion out of a cage when Shaq would hit the bench he scared everyone from coming inside.
Not doing good, but I'm here for two HEAT legends Love you Zo and Love you Shaq From Florida but now in Tennessee lost everything trying to start over and you guys have so much power just by listening to your words
Shaq's eating habbits and not working out hard enough is what drove the Late Kobe Bryant crazy when they were teammates on the Lakers. Kobe said if Shaq had Kobe's work ethic and eating (regime) Shaq would've been the Best Player in NBA History. - In Kobe Bryant's own words.
I hope Shaq follow through with this promise of no dairy my daughter is allergic to dairy so this is close to home I understand it. I really appreciate to hear he kept it up.
Remember Sean Elliott had gone through a kidney issue before Zo. So a lot of people thought it may be too dangerous for Zo to come back. What if he got hit in that area.
Love the pod and was always a fan of both these bigs but it's nice to see outside of basketball that morning seems such a nice down to earth guy. Much respect to both of you
Shaq is literally genetic privilege lol. Dude didn’t take his craft seriously at all and is still top 10… that’s both wild and proof the blessings pulled up
That's true but he wouldn't be if the NBA hadn't changed the rules and as consequence the post play as well. Especially Europeans like Jokic and Luka benefit from it, they pass the ball with ease and it looks a friendly game against a clumsy defense. Young Kevin Garnett wouldn't play that shit around 20 years ago. Not to mention young Shaq in the zone
I had long respected the Miami Heat when they had Tim Hardaway and Zo. But I officially became a diehard fan when they drafted D Wade in 2003. But with my favorite player of all time being Shaq, when he went to South Beach, I almost lost my mind. What tops those emotions was when Pat Riley resigned Mourning to pair him with Shaq. I knew there would be immense success. To this day I still feel that the 2006 Heat was the best roster I’ve ever seen on paper and on the floor. G Jason Williams G Dwyane Wade F Antoine Walker F Udonis Haslem C Shaquille O’Neal G Gary Payton G Derek Anderson F James Posey F Michael Doleac C Alonzo Mourning G Dorrell Wright F Jason Kapono F Wayne Simeon F Shandon Anderson C Earl Barron
that is like saying unsatured fat is also fat compared to saturated fat. mr "think" outside the box 😆 noone says that plant based meats are especially healthy but compared with real meat they are healthier. that is why alonzo says he would just eat a plant based burger he makes himself, compared to eating a "real" burger.
I appreciate Zo's health consciousness. However, as a former vegetarian, fake meat is heavily processed. Saying no to an egg yolk but yes to wine is hypocritical. Liquor in any form is poison. I definitely agree Shaq needs to lay off the sugar, but keep the yolk.😂
As a star at any team sport i dont think you really have the option to sit out games, if your healthy you play, alot of young kids get maybe one chance to go and watch their idol, they get the tickets and you decide to sit out, you just cant do that.
Cant get enough of 90's basketball talk. My era 90s is the best era. 90s 4 ever
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@comkillatv sorry u feel that way
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@SumDumGui im going down with the 🚢 90s is the best those players were warriors,played for the love of the game
I’m a 2000’s baby but growing up I watched a lot of 90’s ball on RUclips. Being 6’9 90’s bball was the best era to get inspiration from
I love Shaq and I wanna thank Alonzo for helping him with his diet. Please Shaq, listen.
ZO, I had prostate cancer surgery in May, and I am cancer-free now! Post-surgery has been mentally rough, so my prayers are with you!
hey brother, awesome to hear that you're cancer free now. sending prayers for your healing.
@@anferneecThank you! Just another giant to conquer.
They've got to make a reality show with Shaq, Zo, and Charles Barkley and call it "Two, and a Half Basketball Men."
I'd love it 😂 👏🏾
The half one shaped like a Basketball would clear the original show
😂 Shouldn't be a problem...Krispy Kreme & The General would sponsor
Zo is my all-time favorite center. I became a fan because he was all hard work and discipline, and he became one of the best as an undersized center, which is truly inspiring. Followed him to Miami and became a Heat fan to this day. I was really happy for him when he finally won a ring with Heat after the recovery from his kidney condition.
Same. I still have a bunch of his cards
Same here bro. I was late to basketball. I started watching regularly when I was like 12 or 13 (92/93), so I was immediately drawn to MJ as my favorite player as he was the biggest star. But it wasn’t until Jordan’s first retirement where I started watching other players and discovering who I really liked. Then I saw the highlight of Zo hitting the game winner vs the Celtics in the 1st round of the 93 playoffs. I had no clue who he was. I thought he was a seasoned veteran SG or SF, lol. But then I started following him and watching Hornets games and became a life long fan. Followed him to Miami and felt that he was going to win a ‘ship soon. I was devastated when he was diagnosed with the disease and had to retire. I was elated when he made a comeback. He had a brief stint with the Nets and would eventually find his way back to Miami. I was extremely happy for him that he finally won the ring that he definitely earned. And to this day, although I wasn’t a big fan of his, I am grateful that Shaq was a part of Miami at the time because they may not have even been in that position without Shaq a part of the team.
As a Georgetown fan born and raised in D.C., I was blessed to watch all the great centers during that era; Ewing, Mutombo (R.I.P.), Mourning, and Othella Harrington. Watching them dominate live during home games at the old Capital Centre was life as a young teen.
Rip Motumbo 🤞🏾forever
I remember when I first saw Zo playing for the Charlotte Hornets, what a great talent. The best era of basketball 🏀 for me personally was the 80s and 90s, such great rivalries! Too many 3s nowadays! 👍🏽
I worked for a Sports Memorabilia company that hosted a meet, and greet with Alonzo shortly after winning his Chip with the Heat at the Aventura Mall in South FL. Before I met Zo I always heard the rumors of how he didn't interact with fans. A reputation of not wanting to sign stuff which had fans thinking twice about asking for an autograph, similar to P. Ewing who 100% didn't like to sign.
I have to say not only was he the total opposite of what that false narrative was, but my lasting impression of him is of how good of a father he is. I got to meet his family who he brought to the event, and he was very attentive to the first fan in line, all the same to the very last person. He never missed a step through the event in keeping tabs with his family, and I wish I could share the pic we took at the end of the event. A Class Act when it comes to just being a good person, and he's done so much for the Community, and in bringing awareness to important causes like his late brother the Great Dikembe Mutombo. Thank You Zo, and my Condolences.
Yall gotta film Zo taking Shaq to the grocery store to show him the vegan meat options... peak content opportunity lmao
As a 33 year old heat fan I'm glad we got both of them . Wouldn't have won 🏆 without them
Great interview with ‘Zo with necessary info about the accepted American dietary practices that are literally killing us off way too early.
This is why Shaq should be always mentioned in greatest of all time 😊
Two of the greatest to ever lace them up, and this is how we should be with each other. How can you really hate someone over a game especially when your playing days are over. Keep up the great work guys because you people are looking at you and how you carry yourself. You can be a great role model and lift young kids up or tear them down by what they see and hear about what you do.
Thanks for having Zo' on Big Fella! As someone who has an autoimmune disease, it's been really hard trying to eat healthy, so hard that I've almost given up fr. Definitely helps hearing from someone like Zo' about how important that is. I needed that motivation!
I remember Zo and Larry Johnson throwing punches and Jeff Van Gundy was jumping in the brawl 😂😂.
I love Zo & Shaq relationship. They should male a mini reality show.
Great Brother Hood Great Camaraderie Amongst Bigs! Luv It! Its Good To See And Hear Real Talk From Men!!! Keep Keeping ON!!!💯 This Makes Me Think Of My Friend Kidd Perfeck Who Is Also Trying To Prove A Point With His Monopoly Plus Game Concerning The Economy!!!👊
Zo should be a co host
Zo Is a Warrior!
And a brother
Absolutely...
My favorite episode! I've been waiting for Zo to be on! He was my favorite player. And I f**king love that Zo is plant-based now. Vegan power!
The 90’s had so many talented centers every single night.
Shaq
Ewing
Hakeem
Alonzo
D Robinson
D Mutombo
R Smits
B Daugherty
R Seikaly
V Divac
K Duckworth
K Willis
and a lot of power forwards
Zo was so militant I used to think outside of his teammates, Patrick and Dikembe, he hated everyone else lol. I still watch his battles with Rodman at least once a month to get laugh therapy. Hopefully I run into him down here in Miami and have the honor of shaking his hand.
My favourite center of all time, wish they would bring physicality back and hand checking. Without Big Zo the Heat don’t win that chip in 06’ he played like a lion out of a cage when Shaq would hit the bench he scared everyone from coming inside.
Zo was my guy...out of Georgetown...to Charlotte....eventually to Heat. Great 'cast.
Love hearing them talking about the change of the game. It has evolved, imo, from sports competition to sports entertainment.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Wish this episode could’ve been longer
How ironic…I’m at dialysis (stage 5 ckd) and this episode comes across my phone,and I’ve never watched a episode..crazy how the universe works
Shaq zo please 🙏 ❤ do a part 2 about health podcast very transparent
Not doing good, but I'm here for two HEAT legends
Love you Zo and Love you Shaq
From Florida but now in Tennessee lost everything trying to start over and you guys have so much power just by listening to your words
'92 Draft #1 & #2 ✊🏿👑🫡
Shaq you are a hero Man
rip dikembe
"Kazamm was a Hollywood hit!"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Zo is awesome as Well
Love this. Favorite player Big Zo
Man you have the best intro of all time love it😎🙏🏾
Two of my favorites growing up. Great interview.
Would love to see Zo and Ocho take diets for 30 mins.
Proud of these great basketball legends of all time. Wonderful championships 👑 together.
Zo, my basketball role model
Shaq x Zo! 🐐🐐
AY YO! the way Shaq took those glasses off 😂😂😂
Awesome Shaq, you got Zo
Shaq's eating habbits and not working out hard enough is what drove the Late Kobe Bryant crazy when they were teammates on the Lakers. Kobe said if Shaq had Kobe's work ethic and eating (regime) Shaq would've been the Best Player in NBA History. - In Kobe Bryant's own words.
Lefkoe sounding a bit like the late movie pitchman, Don LaFontaine, with that intro for Zo.
Shaq telling Zo, Can I make a food trade? Fist time hearing that. 😂
I hope Shaq follow through with this promise of no dairy my daughter is allergic to dairy so this is close to home I understand it. I really appreciate to hear he kept it up.
Besides if you are allergic there is absolutely nothing wrong with dairy.
Yea I'm 90 early 2000 Shaq fr one of my fav cats to watch his LSU days oh Lord Shaq y u do them rims like tht LoL
Fan of Zo from his first year at Georgetown
I'd like the NBA to be physical again
Great podcast and funny ❤😅
best episode
love this one!
The answer is so simple about todays game! most players are not playing their given positions. Big men stay close to the basket... period!!
Remember Sean Elliott had gone through a kidney issue before Zo. So a lot of people thought it may be too dangerous for Zo to come back. What if he got hit in that area.
Love the pod and was always a fan of both these bigs but it's nice to see outside of basketball that morning seems such a nice down to earth guy. Much respect to both of you
LOL-shaq going through his diet and zo sitting there in disgust.
My Jr. High teacher, brought Zo to class after school for me & my crew
I hope ya'll asked him about that Vince Carter dunk😂😂😂😂😂
Zo was a beast! Curious though, how could he react to processed food that Shaq eats when vegan burgers are processed?
Yeah everything is a lose lose lol maybe he eats the vegan burgers that are like fried mushrooms
zo ❤
Also speaking on Shaq candy and having Zo on to talk about health. Can yall please consider or look into using healthier food coloring options??
Kazaam came out in 96 so 2000 team ?
The last great Georgetown big man!
After battling illness for years, Shaq and that processed stuff screams wickesness to Zo.
Shaq is literally genetic privilege lol. Dude didn’t take his craft seriously at all and is still top 10… that’s both wild and proof the blessings pulled up
Nah man, most big man dont make it.
Yea. Was just talking with my homie last night that Shaq if he actually tried in the off season, he would've had a Wilt like season of 50 and 20.
FIVE BIG MACS AS A SNACK 🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔
Relax In Paradise Mutumbo
The ads make this almost unwatchable. How much more money do you need Shaq
Jokic best post player we seen in the last 20 years
That's true but he wouldn't be if the NBA hadn't changed the rules and as consequence the post play as well. Especially Europeans like Jokic and Luka benefit from it, they pass the ball with ease and it looks a friendly game against a clumsy defense. Young Kevin Garnett wouldn't play that shit around 20 years ago. Not to mention young Shaq in the zone
I had long respected the Miami Heat when they had Tim Hardaway and Zo. But I officially became a diehard fan when they drafted D Wade in 2003.
But with my favorite player of all time being Shaq, when he went to South Beach, I almost lost my mind.
What tops those emotions was when Pat Riley resigned Mourning to pair him with Shaq. I knew there would be immense success.
To this day I still feel that the 2006 Heat was the best roster I’ve ever seen on paper and on the floor.
G Jason Williams
G Dwyane Wade
F Antoine Walker
F Udonis Haslem
C Shaquille O’Neal
G Gary Payton
G Derek Anderson
F James Posey
F Michael Doleac
C Alonzo Mourning
G Dorrell Wright
F Jason Kapono
F Wayne Simeon
F Shandon Anderson
C Earl Barron
I remember when they both got drafted we thought Zo was gonna be 5x better than Shaq
1:03:34
Plant based “meats” are also processed
that is like saying unsatured fat is also fat compared to saturated fat. mr "think" outside the box 😆 noone says that plant based meats are especially healthy but compared with real meat they are healthier. that is why alonzo says he would just eat a plant based burger he makes himself, compared to eating a "real" burger.
VA 757 🖖🏾. #Zo #757 #HamptonRoads #Tidewater
Shaq for President
My son is a huge fan of Shaq. Wondering if he could get an autograph?
No. Shaq isn’t a huge fan of your son.
You gotta find him directly and maybe you get lucky.
Shaq is a really nice person. If he sees your comment he might do it.
@@nocturne311stop saying stuff like that
I've been a huge fan a shaq all my life! We even share the same birthday
I appreciate Zo's health consciousness. However, as a former vegetarian, fake meat is heavily processed. Saying no to an egg yolk but yes to wine is hypocritical. Liquor in any form is poison. I definitely agree Shaq needs to lay off the sugar, but keep the yolk.😂
Great point. Much respect.
Kazaam came out in 96.
Kazam came out in 1996. Shaq is lying (or joking) or has a bad memory.
He’s old give him slack
Plant based diet is the way to go.
I dare someone to challenge Shaq
Vengan burgers Amond milk all chemically enhanced
Professional Animas is very necessary in sports
We don’t see the hard fouls anymore
That's one reason why the NBA's views are so low today. There's no intense play anymore.
Use organic honey Shaq, that's what I drink in my rea
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C.mon Shaq. Sydney Olympics were in 2000 and Kazaam came out in 1996. Don't know what happened in 2000 but it wasn't Kazaam.
Shaq just lies 😂 Kazaam was released in 96 ..
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It seems like Zo is being cut off while talking
As a star at any team sport i dont think you really have the option to sit out games, if your healthy you play, alot of young kids get maybe one chance to go and watch their idol, they get the tickets and you decide to sit out, you just cant do that.
* Big Fan of Both NBA Legends Shaq and Zo... AWESOMENESS
Butter made out of oat milk? SMDH
Joker would be just fine in any era
i dont think so,joker is plying now in game without defense,centers and physicality
Not the extra mayo
1st 10 min and already has more adds than anything. Sucks cuz i was really hoping this would be dope pcast #weak
Wish this dude Adam would stop cutting people off. Like let the people we wanna get from talk..🤦🏾♂️
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So he always ate healthy & took care of his body but still had this issue..