Shaq said Stephen Curry and other NBA players who have popularized relying on the three-point shot “messed” things up in the NBA. O'Neal added that he did not mind Golden State's approach during the 2010s decade since they were one of the first teams to utilize the three-point shot at such a high rate.

The NBA is still one of the more popular sports leagues but they have seen a dip in ratings over time. This is due to multiple reasons such as less meaningful regular season games, new cable streaming bundles,

Shaquille O’Neal believes he has identified the biggest reason for the recent decline in NBA TV ratings. As covered in recent stories by Awful Announcing and Front Office Sports, the start to the NBA season has languished with viewers since opening night.