It’s not uncommon for children to playfully tease their famous parents on social media. The latest instance involves the millionaire son of basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal. In a recent post on Threads, he seemingly couldn’t resist taking a humorous dig at one of his dad’s habits, which was deemed “inappropriate” by Inside the NBA co-host Charles Barkley. This lighthearted exchange shed light on Shaq’s face-to-face communication habits and adds a playful twist to the ongoing banter.
Let’s dive deeper into the unusual habit of the big guy and how he pokes fun at people deliberately by FaceTiming them.
A playful rule for FaceTiming friends in the club
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Shaq’s 26-year-old son, Myles O’Neal, is truly following in his dad’s footsteps. He is making good use of social media to consistently interact with his fans. We all know how involved the 4x NBA champion is when it comes to sharing on social media.
On a Thread that quickly gained attention, Myles O’Neal playfully suggested a new rule for everyone: “Let’s make it a rule not to FaceTime your friends while you’re in the club. Thanks.”
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With a touch of humor, Myles indirectly called out his father’s habit of video-calling people at unexpected times and in unconventional locations. This amusing comment highlights the generational gap and the unique dynamics between a famous father and his millionaire son. However, with this dig, he joins in with the group of people complaining about this habit of the big guy.
Shaquille O’Neal and his Face Timing antics
Myles’ playful jab at his dad’s Face Timing habits brings to mind the earlier story about Shaquille O’Neal’s “inappropriate” tale. In that incident, Charles Barkley humorously criticized Shaq for his excessive video calls, stating that “dudes don’t FaceTime each other.”
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"Dudes don't FaceTime each other. That's inappropriate."- Charles Barkley pic.twitter.com/vVlmz9GP7h
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 1, 2023
Kenny Smith also shared humorous details about Shaq’s tendency to FaceTime from unexpected places, including the bathroom. These stories further emphasize the amusing and sometimes unconventional communication style of the larger-than-life basketball star.
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The playful banter between Myles O’Neal and his father Shaquille O’Neal offers a glimpse into their unique father-son relationship. However, these incidents add an entertaining twist to the ongoing narrative surrounding Shaq’s communication habits. It is keeping fans entertained and eager for more playful exchanges between the father and son duo.