Shaquille O’Neal caused a stir by stating that no one in the league fears LeBron James due to his lack of a ‘killer’ instinct. Gilbert Arenas responded by criticizing 90s basketball, where players like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant were feared. Arenas questioned the concept of players being afraid of another player, highlighting Kobe’s defiance of Jordan’s dominance. Mario Chalmers echoed Shaq’s comments about LeBron, pointing out that while some may not fear him, his determination to prove critics wrong makes him a formidable opponent. The ongoing debate highlights the generational gap in perception of NBA players.