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Shaq Denounces Himself As Superman, Passing Name On To Giannis Antetokounmpo

Over the past few years, Giannis Antetokounmpo has become one of the NBA’s best players and biggest stars. His stats this year are ridiculous and the Greek Freak is an early front runner for the MVP award.

Giannis is averaging 27.3 points on 57.7% from the field, while adding 12.9 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. That’s not human, and none other than Shaquille O’Neal seems to agree.

O’Neal is finally ready to pass on his nickname ‘Superman’. While he said Dwight Howard (during his Orlando days) wasn’t worthy of the nickname, he believes Giannis should be called Superman instead of Greek Freak.

“I’ve never given my name up before, but I’m giving it to him. He’s the new Superman. I didn’t hit no 3-pointer either, but he’s dominating and that’s what I like. He’s dominating in the paint. You taking it to the hole. You throwing it down. You ain’t shooting no flip shots …

And you know what? I don’t want to encourage big guys to shoot jumpers and 3-pointers. Stay your big ass on the inside and dominate like you been doing. So I denounce myself as Superman and I’m giving to the ‘Greek Freak.’ You heard it here first.”