Bald Shaquille O’Neal Visited a Barber’s Shop and Was Shocked as He Listened to Abusive Will Smith Threats

Ever since the completion of the 94th Academy Awards, only one story has gripped the entire world. Will Smith slapped his way into the history books, for both his Best Actor victory as well as his take down of comedian Chris Rock. In the aftermath of what unfolded, veteran NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has unloaded on what went down at the event. Now, he has described a hilarious incident that he was witness to.

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Known for his on-court take downs himself, Shaquille O’Neal has exerted his authority on opponents more than once. One of the most fierce competitors than that league has seen, Shaq remains one of the greatest in his position.

Now aged 50, the Lakers icon is well into his retirement, but continues to work as an analyst. Characteristically, he has had numerous takes on the Will Smith ‘Slapgate’. But none as funny as this one.

Shaquille O’Neal describes how his barber used Will Smith as a threat

After host-presenter Chris Rock cracked a joke at the expense of his wife Jada’s hair, mainstay Hollywood actor Will Smith was not impressed. He went on to slap Rock; an action that was met with mixed reactions.

When the 15-time All-Star was asked about his take on the incident, he stated that he’d never sit down and accept a personal joke against his wife. However, he has joked about what the ‘slapgate’ has led to in the outside world on his podcast.

Speaking on ‘The Big Podcast With Shaq’, O’Neal revealed what one of the barbers at his shop said about Will Smith. Interestingly, Shaq is bald.

“I went to the barbershop earlier today and a guy came in,” he said. “Well you know, I gotta shave. A guy came in and the barber shop was full. And one of the barbers said, you say anything to me I’m gonna Will Smith your a**.” Clearly, everyone has caught on to the trend.

We can only imagine the scenes, had Shaq been in the place of Chris Rock. Needless to say, close to nobody would’ve dared to get out of their seat to slap the powerhouse. Despite both concerned parties apologizing for the incident, it was an unfortunate thing to have happened!

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