{
  "id": 2250036,
  "title": "Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal discusses Joel Embiid, new-look Sixers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/hall-of-famer-shaquille-oneal-discusses-joel-embiid-new-look-sixers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T23:17:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hall-famer-shaquille-oneal-discusses-231731253.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia 76ers head into the 2026-27 season with high expectations, thanks to acquiring Jaylen Brown and landing LeBron James in free agency. The star duo will be joined by Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Embiid, though sometimes overlooked, remains a dominant force when he's on the court. Shaquille O'Neal, a Hall of Famer, is optimistic about the new-look Sixers and wants to see Embiid challenge Nikola Jokic for the best big man title.\n\nO'Neal stated that he believes the team should aim for a championship, emphasizing that all players will be disappointed if they don't win it. He highlighted the importance of Embiid and Maxey for the team's success, stating that if Embiid is healthy, the Sixers' fate will change on the court. The Hall of Famer's expectations are clear: championship or bust.",
  "summary": "Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal gives his thoughts on Joel Embiid and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Shaquille O Neal optimistic about Sixers' new lineup",
    "Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown key players for 2026-27 season",
    "O Neal wants Embiid to challenge Nikola Jokic for best big man title"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}