Various media outlets have reported the low ratings for the start of the NBA season. ESPN and TNT have both saw decline during the first three weeks. Hall of F

Shaquille O’Neal recently shared a surprising theory on why NBA viewership is on the decline, sparking conversation among fans and experts.

By far the most popular explanation of late, though, has been the NBA's increasing reliance on shooting three-pointers. Is it any surprise that a Hall-of-Fame legend like Shaquille O'Neal would be among that ever-vocal group of detractors? Definitely not.

Shaq said Stephen Curry and other NBA players who have popularized relying on the three-point shot “messed” things up in the NBA. O'Neal added that he did not mind Golden State's approach during the 2010s decade since they were one of the first teams to utilize the three-point shot at such a high rate.

Legendary NBA big man Shaquille O'Neal says 3-point shooting in today's game has gotten out of control, making the game "boring" and leading to fewer viewers.

Shaquille O'Neal critiques the modern NBA style, pointing to Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry as a key influence. Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal has openly criticized the league’s modern style of play,

While Commissioner Adam Silver and his boys are still trying to figure it out, Shaquille O'Neal already has a suspect. "I have a theory that it's down because we're looking at the same thing," said "Diesel" on the latest episode of The Big Podcast.