Shaq makes bold prediction about 76ers

Shaquille O’Neal is betting big on Joel Embiid next season.

The Big Diesel expressed on Monday that he believes the Philadelphia 76ers star is due for a resurgence. Shaq appeared on “The Stephen A. Smith” show and spoke about the Sixers, who recently added a certain player named LeBron James.

Shaq stated that the arrival of James and Jaylen Brown meant it’s time for Embiid “to step up.” The 4-time champion then went on to predict that Embiid will squash the injury bug and “dominate” the league next season.

“He better take some Tylenol, take some shots. … I’ll tell you what. I’ll call it right now,” Shaq told Smith. “He’s going to be healthy this year.”

Shaq took things a step further by claiming the 76ers center will be the best player in the league at his position.

“Joel Embiid is going to dominate this year,” Shaq continued. “You heard it here first. Joel Embiid will be touted as the best big man in the league. He’s passing up the Joker this year. He’s going to work this year.”