Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic embraced the “hack-a-Shaq” strategy employed against him in their recent win over the Houston Rockets.
Nurkic played a pivotal role for the Suns, tallying 16 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks despite facing intentional fouls from the Rockets.
Following the game, Nurkic humorously likened his free-throw struggles (8/16) to those of legendary center Shaquille O’Neal, stating, “I definitely was Shaq tonight,” as reported by Duane Rankin.
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