Real Takes Over Fake Debates EP 16 | Shaq on NBA’s Decline, Retired NBA Player Draft, McCaffrey’s Return & More!

In this action-packed episode of Real Takes Over Fake Debates, hosts SBtalksports and Sean Webb dive deep into the biggest headlines and hot takes in sports! Shaquille O'Neal stirred up major controversy by blaming Stephen Curry and the “new era of humans” for making the NBA “boring” and leading to a drop in viewership. SB and Sean break down Shaq's statements, exploring the factors behind the league's declining ratings. Then, the hosts mix things up with a retired NBA player draft—who would make the cut on their all-time teams?

They also discuss Vince Carter’s take on who deserves to have the next Raptors jersey retired—it’s Kyle Lowry! Plus, in the MMA world, James Johnson claims he can take on UFC star Jon Jones, and Jones himself entertains a possible fight with Alex Pereira. On the NFL side, the 49ers expect Christian McCaffrey back for their big game against the Buccaneers, and Kyle Shanahan shares insights on Lamar Jackson’s impressive game-winning scramble that lifted the Ravens over the Bengals.

Join SB and Sean for lively discussions, hot takes, and a fresh perspective on the sports world’s biggest stories!

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