On Saturday evening, the New York Knicks got back into the win column with a thrilling win over the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden. Despite falling behind by 18 points in the fourth quarter, the Knicks came back and ultimately won the game, shutting down Houston's offensive attack.
It was a strong game for Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored 25 points with seven rebounds in the win.
After the game, Towns joined ESPN's Inside the NBA for an interview, and Shaquille O'Neal had an interesting conversation with the Knicks' big man.
"If you guys win the chip, sure they'll talk about Brunson, but it's you and your game. You have to be dominant. You played well," O'Neal said, according to Hoopsship.
"As long as we get a ring they can talk to anybody about, that's the most important thing," Towns said.
"No, you have to play well. You're part of that 1-2 punch," countered Shaq.
Towns responded, "Yes, but the main goal is to win, no matter who gets the credit."
"No, you have to play well to get credit," Schock said.
O'Neal has long been known to be a critic of centers in today's NBA, with some fans speculating that jealousy or malice may play a role in his disdain.
Perhaps O'Neal's 'me-first' attitude was part of what made him so effective, but also why he is considered a relative underachiever in recent NBA history, given his natural talent.
Towns, meanwhile, has faced accusations of being "soft" earlier in his career, but he has always put the team before himself, which has continued into his time with the Knicks.
When New York next takes the field against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, it will try to register two consecutive wins.
