Shaq disapproves of ever-changing NBA rules: 'I wish I was playing with these butter cups'

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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal admitted he wished he played in today’s league because of the rules that cater to the offensive players over the defense.

O’Neal said in the latest episode of "The Big Podcast with Shaq" released on Sunday he would dominate the NBA if he was still roaming around the paint right now.

He was asked whether the rules changing or developing were hurting the game.

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From left to right, Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant, Lindsay Hunter and Shaquille O'Neal hold championship trophies after winning Game 4 of the NBA Finals at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey June 12, 2002. (Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports)

"I think it's hurting the game. It's a old saying, if it's not broke do not fix it. I think a lot of times these rules changes because people are complaining," the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar said.

"It's a lot of guys being mentioned now and only a few you can pick from this dimension and bring them in. LeBron, Steph guys like that, but I'm mentioned with the old aliens. So like people always, you hating, you hating. It's not that I'm hating, I wish I was playing with these butter cups right now, I wish I was. I promise you I wish I was playing. Ah, it'll be a slaughterhouse up there."

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Laker center Shaquille O'Neal sits next to "X-Files" star David Duchovny after being taken out of the games in the 4th quarter of the 1st round NBA Playoff game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles April 22, 2001. (Robert Hanashiro/USA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK)

O’Neal would likely