JaVale McGee On Shaqtin’ A Fool, Media Bullying In The NBA & Shaq’s Hate Towards Dwight Howard

JaVale McGee sits down with Dwight Howard to share his raw thoughts on how the media portrayed him throughout his NBA career. JaVale opens up about how "Shaqtin' a Fool" negatively impacted his image as a player and how the NBA fueled the joke, despite his hard work and contributions on the court. He discusses the frustrations of dealing with negativity that followed his name for years. Dwight Howard then chimes in, responding to Shaquille O'Neal's ongoing comments about him using the "Superman" nickname. Dwight sets the record straight on how he feels about the situation and addresses the public back-and-forth with Shaq. This episode is brought to you by Drink Prime! Make sure to check out the exclusive PRIME Hydration Lakers collab bottle on shelves now! primex.drinkprime.com https://www.instagram.com/drinkprime?... About DH12 Above the Rim: Above it all without the ball, Dwight Howard elevates the conversation past sports to the game of life. Through authentic storytelling, engaging, transparent, and humorous conversations with no judgment. #DwightHoward #NBA #DH12AboveTheRim #BasketballPodcast Welcome to a safe place where we Hear no evil. ❗️ 🙉 ❗️ See no evil. ❗️ 🙈 ❗️ Speak no evil ❗️ 🙊 ❗️ 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive content and interviews 1️⃣ [Above the Rim Social Media](   / @dwighthoward.abovetherim  ) YouTube: [Subscribe Now](   / @dwighthoward.abovetherim  ) Instagram: [Follow Me](  / dh12abovetherim  ) Facebook: [Like and Follow](  / d12.abovetherim  ) Reddit Community: [Join us](  / d12abovetherim  ) Dwight’s Social Media: Instagram: [Check it out](  / dwighthoward  ) Twitter/X: [Stay Updated](  / dwighthoward  ) Facebook: [Connect with Me](  / dwighthoward  ) Snapchat: [Add Me](  / reeldeeldeebo12  ) TikTok: [Get Entertained](  / dareeldwight12  ) Lakers All Day Everyday Socials: https://www.instagram.com/lakersallda... https://x.com/LADEig?ref_src=twsrc%5E... Mu Real socials YouTube :    • Mu Real- Lesson Learned (Official Music Vi...   Instagram: @mu_reaaal https://www.instagram.com/mu_reaaal?i... TikTok: @mu_real https://www.tiktok.com/@mu_real?_t=8j... Snapchat: Mu_real Twitter: Mu_real TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@canibereal?_t... Remember to subscribe for more exclusive content and interviews. Twitter/X:   / dwighthoward   Facebook:   / dwighthoward   Snapchat:   / reeldeeldeebo12   TikTok:   / dareeldwight12   Timestamps: 0:00 JaVale's media misconceptions 4:00 Did media, Shaqtin a Fool affect JaVale 8:00 Evolution of the big man 11:50 2020 Lakers 15:00 Shaq's comments at Dwight