Laker Icon O'Neal is all love to Pat while throwing shade at overpaid players

Even when the recent addition of guard Patrick Beverley to the Los Angeles Lakers was initially controversial, Pat has been gaining the love of the fans and even LA icon Shaq.

O'Neal recently supported Pat Bev, stating: "Stay off my boy Pat," Shaq said. "I've got nothing bad to say about Pat. You know why? He plays the game like it's supposed to be played. Not these dudes that are making 200, 300 million and can't play at all."

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With that last part, after praising Pat Bev's energy that is much needed in today's Lakers, Shaq also threw some shade at some NBA players that he considers are overpaid with massive contracts.

O'Neal was probably referring to Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, two players he criticized heavily in the past. But returning to his support to Pat, Shaq considers that you always want that kind of player in your team. He is a player that always gives his 100%.

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