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Shaquille O'Neal Adds Fuel to NBA Draft Lottery Conspiracy Theories with David Stern Story
- Shaquille O'Neal recently shared on Ashley Nevel's podcast a conversation with then-NBA commissioner David Stern before the 1992 draft lottery in Orlando.
- This disclosure emerged as speculation resurfaced after the Dallas Mavericks won this year's NBA lottery despite having only a 1.8% chance, prompting questions about rigging.
- O'Neal recounted Stern asking if he preferred to play in a cold or warm city shortly before the draft, after which Orlando, a warm city, won and selected O'Neal first.
- O'Neal acknowledged the prevalence of conspiracy theories surrounding the Mavericks' win and noted that there are many circumstances that could lend credibility to such claims, describing the outcome as quite intriguing.
- O'Neal's remarks revived longstanding doubts about the draft's legitimacy and added to NBA controversies including prior lottery and playoff questions.
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Shaq Hints David Stern Rigged The NBA Draft So The Magic Could Pick Him Based On A Chat They Had Before The Lottery
Shaq on the Orlando Magic It’s hard to believe the NBA Draft has actually ever been rigged to benefit a certain team, but there are plenty of basketball fans who think there’s some credence to that conspiracy theory. Now, Shaquille O’Neal has added even more fuel to the fire after recounting a conversation he had with David Stern before he was selected by the Magic. The Dallas Mavericks only had a 1.8% chance to receive the top overall pick in t…
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