Shaq criticizes players for bragging on Instagram about championship

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 15: Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses with his NBA Finals MVP and NBA Championship trophies after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2001 NBA Finals on June 15, 2001 at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE
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Shaquille O'Neal appeared to take issue with the social media activity of certain Los Angeles Lakers players in the wake of the team's latest NBA championship.

While discussing the Lakers' title on "The Big Podcast with Shaq," the Hall of Famer called out players who he thinks have taken too much credit for helping their team win.

"You know what I don't like as a player, though? There's a lot of players on their little Instagram bragging like they were the reason they got the championship," O'Neal said. "I ain't gonna say no names.

"Sit your ass down, you didn't do nothing," he continued. "I know you know who I'm talking about. Stop it. Front-runner. Bandwagon jumper. Stop it ... post one pic and sit your ass down."

Although O'Neal didn't name names, some on Twitter believe he was referring to Lakers center Dwight Howard, whom he's had beef with in the past.

O'Neal threw shade at Howard after he signed with the Lakers last year, but later wished him well in his second stint with the team.

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