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Shaq Names Kessler NBA's Best Big Man
Shaq calls Lakers' $130m center the NBA's best big man after record-breaking game.
In brief
Shaq calls Lakers' $130m center the NBA's best big man after record-breaking game. Shaq O'Neal named Walker Kessler the NBA's top big man after he scored 26 points without missing a shot in the Lakers' season opener. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Shaq's claim
Shaq O'Neal called Walker Kessler the NBA's top big man after the Lakers beat the Warriors 127-105 in their season opener.
“For so long, the Lakers big men have been historical and dominant”
Kessler's performance
Kessler scored 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting with 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 assist in the Lakers' season opener.
“The way you played tonight, you played like the best big man in the league”
Kessler's deal
Kessler signed a four-year, $130 million deal with the Lakers after a trade involving two unprotected first-round picks.
“Your new nickname is Milk Chamberlain”
The takeaway
Shaq O'Neal named Walker Kessler the NBA's top big man after he scored 26 points without missing a shot in the Lakers' season opener.
