Not many NBA players could say they got consoled by the Big Aristotle after the giant crushed them. One New York legend gets those bragging rights. George “The Messiah” Papoutsis is an icon for a lot of things. Added to that list is taking on the guy who manhandled Dikembe Mutombo, live to tell the tale albeit after going viral, getting glared down, and then receiving the ultimate compliment. Papoutsis personally flexed that last thing while the Internet is still thrilled with him bringing Shaquille O’Neal out of retirement.

O’Neal came to New York with a to-do list. Spread sweetness through the sneaker edition of Shaq-a-Licious XL gummies; check. Give kids free sneakers; check. Do one random act of kindness; unplanned but check. Beat The Messiah ; big check.

After that thrilling

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