To play or not to play?

That is the question.

Welcome to In the Zone.

I'm your host, Chris Broussard, and as always, it is great to have you on board with us today.

Before we get into today's show, I just want to mention that an interview I did with

LeVar Ball is making headlines because he made some comments on LeBron's kids and

LeBron was not happy about it and has since responded to LeVar.

If you want to hear the full interview, take a listen to our March 10th extended cut of the LeVar Ball interview.

Now, we've got a wonderful interview today coming up with the one and only Shaquille O'Neal.

And here's a little teaser.

I ask Shaq, of all your great teammates, Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant,

Duane Wade, LeBron James, Steve Nash.

If you had to pick just one of them to play with in his prime, who would it be?

I think you'll be surprised by his answer.

But before getting in the shack, let me address the topic that is dominating NBA headlines

and discussions right now.

Players, and more specifically, stars sitting out games to rest.

First, a quick qualifier. This is not about players sitting out games over rest. First, a quick qualifier.

This is not about players sitting out games over the last week or two of the regular seasons.

Fans and everyone else understands that.

This is about missing games for no good reason during the heart of the season.

The issue has gotten so big that a few days ago,

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