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Speaker 1: Mac you had 59 in a game yeah you're the all-time leading scorer in g league history i'm sure there's a lot of people that come up to you and ask you a question that you can't answer why are you not getting more run.
00:00:16
Speaker 2: In the nba how have you.
00:00:19
Speaker 1: Dealt with that question because i get pissed off for you yeah i.
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Speaker 3: Mean i think for me i always um I have a motto, just let God work. I think this story has definitely not been easy. It's been challenging. I've tried to make the most out of every opportunity I've gotten, and I feel confident that I have. But when it comes to that, my story wouldn't be my story without the challenges. So I kind of embrace the underdog role. I'm not giving up. I'm going to still try to find my way in the league. Yeah, I'm just going to let God work.
00:00:48
Speaker 1: I'm also realizing you just missed the NIL era. And your NIL number would have been effing crazy.
00:00:58
Speaker 2: What are we like?
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Speaker 4: It is crazy. It's a shame that you're not in the league. I don't understand that you look at a lot of these teams that have bumps. I apologize on behalf of the league. And again, I've got to thank you for being in my league and saving the dunk contest. I want to ask you a serious question. You're in the league. You're coming down the lane. Versus Laker Shaq, you shoot a floater or you try to dunk on him?
00:01:29
Speaker 3: I might try to get flashed, hit you with like a spin layup or something. Act like I'm going to dunk on you.
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Speaker 4: You better. You better because if you try to dunk on me, I'm going to lay your ass out.
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Speaker 2: I don't know. Are you a sweets guy? Mac, you crack one open. These are the Shackalicious slams.
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Speaker 1: And I'm telling you, I have not met anyone that likes candy that is not obsessed with these candies.
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Speaker 2: They're unbelievable. With that, Mac, of all of your slams.
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Speaker 1: In honor of Shackalicious in the dunk contest, what is the one you're most proud of?
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Speaker 3: I would say there's probably two. The first one would be the car, just because I was just relieved more than anything. I was terrified. Just kind of getting over the picture of seeing a car, it's so intimidating, and I was just relieved. Or the first year, just the last dunk of the first year. It kind of felt like after that, my life had just changed, and I felt it in that moment. And then I saw Drewski just screaming in my face, so I'll never forget that picture.
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Speaker 4: Yeah.
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Speaker 1: I was on court with you right after that, interviewing you. And I remember you were like, yeah, I want to go back to back. And it was like, we are witnessing a changing of the guard right now.
00:02:37
Speaker 4: I remember, because I've always been a fan of his online dunking. That was my first time meeting him. And I told him, I said, make sure they remember your name. And he had a look in his eye. I was telling Charles, I was like, oh shit, this kid's about to win it. And he went on and put on a fabulous show. It was just wonderful. When you dunk on guys, because you don't really talk, you play the game the right way. Does a guy have to talk smack to you first before you start talking to them?
00:03:05
Speaker 1: Did you initiate or did you wait for people to talk trash to you?
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Speaker 4: Only been dunked on twice, so it doesn't matter.
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Speaker 2: Derek Coleman and.
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Speaker 4: Michael Jordan.
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Speaker 2: When did Jordan get you?
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Speaker 4: Baseline in Chicago.
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Speaker 2: Did he say anything afterwards?
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Speaker 4: He didn't have to say anything. That's Michael Jordan.
00:03:24
Speaker 1: Was there ever a time where someone activated you and you turned into, yeah, your face just changed?
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Speaker 4: Vince Carter. I always told guys like Vince and Tracy, I love you. If I'm not around, I'm not going to rotate. Do what you do for the fans. But if you ever try to dunk on me, I'm going to lay you out. And Vince tried to dunk on me in Miami, and I had to flagrant foul three his ass.
00:03:50
Speaker 1: I remember he told me that he went up and was like, wow, I'm going to dunk on Shaq. And then a hit happened, and then he was looking at the ceiling, and he had no idea what happened because Shaq just laid.
00:04:01
Speaker 2: Out Vince Carter.
00:04:02
Speaker 4: I had to.
00:04:04
Speaker 2: I believe you have a question for the general.
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Speaker 4: The NBA is a tough business where a lot of players are looking for their moment. What under-the-radar NBA or G League guy would you love to see get their career break in the league? I'll answer it for you. I'd like to see this guy get his chance. I know we're asking for him to be in the league, but he's not a charity case. The kid can play. He's been playing in high school, played in college. He can play the game. I don't want to call people out, but I know about six or seven teams that could use a guy like that. Especially when you switch all positions. He's fast. He can shoot the three. He's not selfish. He can get guys involved. So I don't understand why he's not in the league. So, I hope one day you get your chance because I know when you get your chance, you're going to make people shine.
00:04:52
Speaker 2: I appreciate you.
00:04:53
Speaker 4: Thank you. What's up, everybody? It's your big man Shaq. My new candy is legendary. I'm talking about the Shaqalicious Slams. These aren't your grandma's gummies, baby. These are crunchy, chewy, and just a bit sour. We got orange, strawberry, watermelon, and a delicious sour mango ring. Dunk on your taste buds, baby. Shaqalicious. Who's on that? Hold on. I got to take this.
00:05:19
Speaker 2: He's picking up his phone during the podcast.
00:05:22
Speaker 4: Hello? Hey, man, I know you're busy right now, but I just crashed the Shaq mobile. No need to panic, man. Remember, when you got the general insurance online, the customer service was quick and easy. I did, man. They gave me a break on my car insurance when I needed it the most. I know, but you got nothing to worry about. The general will keep you in the game. Call him up or jump on the app to report your claim now. Trust me, he's going to take care of you.
00:05:44
Speaker 2: It's cool.
00:05:44
Speaker 4: I got the General Insurance. I'm filing my claim on the app right now. All right, man. Remember, the General is here to keep you moving forward. I got to get back to the pod. This episode of the Big Podcast with Shaq is brought to you by the General Insurance. You know Shaq loves the General. Before the league, before the rings, before I got my big break, I've been rocking with the General since I owned my first car. The General has been offering quality auto coverage for over 60 years. And you already know the General was there for Shaq when I needed him. Low rates and flexible payment options to keep you covered. If you're ready for your big break, you know what to do. Visit thegeneral.com to get a quote today. Again, visit thegeneral.com to get a quote today. And it wouldn't be The Big Podcast without The General Insurance. Would you like to sing the song? I would. For a great low rate you can get online, go to The General.
00:06:31
Speaker 2: Save some time.
Speaker 1: Mac you had 59 in a game yeah you're the all-time leading scorer in g league history i'm sure there's a lot of people that come up to you and ask you a question that you can't answer why are you not getting more run.
00:00:16
Speaker 2: In the nba how have you.
00:00:19
Speaker 1: Dealt with that question because i get pissed off for you yeah i.
00:00:24
Speaker 3: Mean i think for me i always um I have a motto, just let God work. I think this story has definitely not been easy. It's been challenging. I've tried to make the most out of every opportunity I've gotten, and I feel confident that I have. But when it comes to that, my story wouldn't be my story without the challenges. So I kind of embrace the underdog role. I'm not giving up. I'm going to still try to find my way in the league. Yeah, I'm just going to let God work.
00:00:48
Speaker 1: I'm also realizing you just missed the NIL era. And your NIL number would have been effing crazy.
00:00:58
Speaker 2: What are we like?
00:00:59
Speaker 4: It is crazy. It's a shame that you're not in the league. I don't understand that you look at a lot of these teams that have bumps. I apologize on behalf of the league. And again, I've got to thank you for being in my league and saving the dunk contest. I want to ask you a serious question. You're in the league. You're coming down the lane. Versus Laker Shaq, you shoot a floater or you try to dunk on him?
00:01:29
Speaker 3: I might try to get flashed, hit you with like a spin layup or something. Act like I'm going to dunk on you.
00:01:33
Speaker 4: You better. You better because if you try to dunk on me, I'm going to lay your ass out.
00:01:38
Speaker 2: I don't know. Are you a sweets guy? Mac, you crack one open. These are the Shackalicious slams.
00:01:45
Speaker 1: And I'm telling you, I have not met anyone that likes candy that is not obsessed with these candies.
00:01:52
Speaker 2: They're unbelievable. With that, Mac, of all of your slams.
00:01:57
Speaker 1: In honor of Shackalicious in the dunk contest, what is the one you're most proud of?
00:02:02
Speaker 3: I would say there's probably two. The first one would be the car, just because I was just relieved more than anything. I was terrified. Just kind of getting over the picture of seeing a car, it's so intimidating, and I was just relieved. Or the first year, just the last dunk of the first year. It kind of felt like after that, my life had just changed, and I felt it in that moment. And then I saw Drewski just screaming in my face, so I'll never forget that picture.
00:02:26
Speaker 4: Yeah.
00:02:27
Speaker 1: I was on court with you right after that, interviewing you. And I remember you were like, yeah, I want to go back to back. And it was like, we are witnessing a changing of the guard right now.
00:02:37
Speaker 4: I remember, because I've always been a fan of his online dunking. That was my first time meeting him. And I told him, I said, make sure they remember your name. And he had a look in his eye. I was telling Charles, I was like, oh shit, this kid's about to win it. And he went on and put on a fabulous show. It was just wonderful. When you dunk on guys, because you don't really talk, you play the game the right way. Does a guy have to talk smack to you first before you start talking to them?
00:03:05
Speaker 1: Did you initiate or did you wait for people to talk trash to you?
00:03:09
Speaker 4: Only been dunked on twice, so it doesn't matter.
00:03:11
Speaker 2: Derek Coleman and.
00:03:13
Speaker 4: Michael Jordan.
00:03:14
Speaker 2: When did Jordan get you?
00:03:16
Speaker 4: Baseline in Chicago.
00:03:18
Speaker 2: Did he say anything afterwards?
00:03:21
Speaker 4: He didn't have to say anything. That's Michael Jordan.
00:03:24
Speaker 1: Was there ever a time where someone activated you and you turned into, yeah, your face just changed?
00:03:32
Speaker 4: Vince Carter. I always told guys like Vince and Tracy, I love you. If I'm not around, I'm not going to rotate. Do what you do for the fans. But if you ever try to dunk on me, I'm going to lay you out. And Vince tried to dunk on me in Miami, and I had to flagrant foul three his ass.
00:03:50
Speaker 1: I remember he told me that he went up and was like, wow, I'm going to dunk on Shaq. And then a hit happened, and then he was looking at the ceiling, and he had no idea what happened because Shaq just laid.
00:04:01
Speaker 2: Out Vince Carter.
00:04:02
Speaker 4: I had to.
00:04:04
Speaker 2: I believe you have a question for the general.
00:04:06
Speaker 4: The NBA is a tough business where a lot of players are looking for their moment. What under-the-radar NBA or G League guy would you love to see get their career break in the league? I'll answer it for you. I'd like to see this guy get his chance. I know we're asking for him to be in the league, but he's not a charity case. The kid can play. He's been playing in high school, played in college. He can play the game. I don't want to call people out, but I know about six or seven teams that could use a guy like that. Especially when you switch all positions. He's fast. He can shoot the three. He's not selfish. He can get guys involved. So I don't understand why he's not in the league. So, I hope one day you get your chance because I know when you get your chance, you're going to make people shine.
00:04:52
Speaker 2: I appreciate you.
00:04:53
Speaker 4: Thank you. What's up, everybody? It's your big man Shaq. My new candy is legendary. I'm talking about the Shaqalicious Slams. These aren't your grandma's gummies, baby. These are crunchy, chewy, and just a bit sour. We got orange, strawberry, watermelon, and a delicious sour mango ring. Dunk on your taste buds, baby. Shaqalicious. Who's on that? Hold on. I got to take this.
00:05:19
Speaker 2: He's picking up his phone during the podcast.
00:05:22
Speaker 4: Hello? Hey, man, I know you're busy right now, but I just crashed the Shaq mobile. No need to panic, man. Remember, when you got the general insurance online, the customer service was quick and easy. I did, man. They gave me a break on my car insurance when I needed it the most. I know, but you got nothing to worry about. The general will keep you in the game. Call him up or jump on the app to report your claim now. Trust me, he's going to take care of you.
00:05:44
Speaker 2: It's cool.
00:05:44
Speaker 4: I got the General Insurance. I'm filing my claim on the app right now. All right, man. Remember, the General is here to keep you moving forward. I got to get back to the pod. This episode of the Big Podcast with Shaq is brought to you by the General Insurance. You know Shaq loves the General. Before the league, before the rings, before I got my big break, I've been rocking with the General since I owned my first car. The General has been offering quality auto coverage for over 60 years. And you already know the General was there for Shaq when I needed him. Low rates and flexible payment options to keep you covered. If you're ready for your big break, you know what to do. Visit thegeneral.com to get a quote today. Again, visit thegeneral.com to get a quote today. And it wouldn't be The Big Podcast without The General Insurance. Would you like to sing the song? I would. For a great low rate you can get online, go to The General.
00:06:31
Speaker 2: Save some time.
