With an NBA career spanning nearly two decades, Kevin Durant has shown a level of longevity that is comparable to few superstars. The 16-time All-Star is currently averaging 20.8 points per game for the 7-1 Houston Rockets.

As someone who has experienced a shift in the league’s playing style over the years, particularly the increase in three-point shooting, Durant can provide a unique perspective on the difference between eras.

In a recent appearance on The Rushmore Podcast, Durant suggested that Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal would be more dominant playing in the current era.

“I would think that Shaq would enjoy playing in this era more… I feel like its way more space for Shaq to operate. It’s way more skilled players, so he don’t have to do as much. Shaq would be getting triple doubles. He would be getting more rebounds, and he would score more points… There’s more shooters, so he could pass out of double teams.…