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Shaq named Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Trae Young, Jaime Jaquez, Victor Wembanyama, Alperen Sengun, and Zion Williamson as the top young players in the NBA.

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The NBA is arguably the most talented it has ever been. Among hundreds of players, some stars shine brighter than others, but it's always difficult to pick

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Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal appeared on a recent episode of the Stephen A. Smith Show, where he was asked to name the top five young players in the league. After asking whether Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom Shaq proclaimed to be the player closest resembling himself on the court, counts, The Big Diesel started off with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

"Shai, definitely," Shaq said. "Anthony Edwards is a hooper, I like Anthony Edwards. I like Trae [Young], I like Ice Trae. I like [Victor] Wembanyama at the five. At the four, I like - I hope I say his name correctly - Jaime Jaquez. Coming off the bench, Alperen Sengun from Houston. Imma throw my boy Zion [Williamson] in there."

Confronted about his the Zion selection by the host, Shaq said that the New Orleans Pelicans forward's skill level is unmatched whenever he plays at full strength.

"As long as he decides to turn that switch and leave it on, he's going to be a problem," Shaq explained.

Shaquille O'Neal's top young players in the NBA:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder) Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks) Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Miami Heat) Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets) Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans)

Interestingly, Luka Doncic, who is sometimes seen as an MVP candidate at 24 years old, was left off O'Neal's list.

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