# Shaq Names Kessler NBA's Best Big Man

> Shaq calls Lakers' $130m center the NBA's best big man after record-breaking game.
- Title: Shaq Names Kessler NBA's Best Big Man · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/shaq-puts-lakers-130-million-center-above-every-big-man-in-nba-12604940
- Author: Aman Sharma
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shaq, lakers, walkers kessler, nba, center, lakers season opener, milk chamberlain
## 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
## Key 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.