After the recently concluded 94th Academy Awards which broke the internet, Sunday witnessed the annual Grammy Awards. On a night when Silk Sonic made huge gains, Justin Bieber managed to catch the attention of NBA fans worldwide. Courtesy of his over-sized outfit at the event, numerous social media enthusiasts made hilarious comparisons to the likes of Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal.
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We are all well aware of the massive build that the likes of Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal possess. In fact, Shaq once made an appearance on the ‘Tonight Show’, and exchanged suits with host Jimmy Fallon. As expected, the 15-time All-Star couldn’t fit into Fallon’s suit, whereas the talk show specialist was almost covered from head to toe.
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Interestingly, hit singer Justin Bieber seemed to have taken a page out of Fallon’s book at the Grammys. And the reactions piled up immediately.
Justin Bieber’s Grammys outfit draws hilarious Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal analogies from NBA fans
All the major stars were in attendance at the 64th Grammy Awards. Among others, Justin Bieber stole the show on the red carpet. The singer of blockbuster numbers like ‘Sorry’ and ‘Love Yourself’ appeared in an all-black outfit; however, it was supremely over-sized.
Along with this, Bieber sported a pink beanie. However, the trend setter invited loads of comments on social media, with many mocking him for the sheer size of his clothes.
Justin Bieber's look at the #Grammys https://t.co/wJEecoDGHo pic.twitter.com/54eLtuHltX
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 3, 2022
Characteristically, fans made some rib-tickling NBA comparisons on Twitter. One fan went on to claim, “Borrowed one of Michael Jordan’s suits.” Meanwhile, there were also multiple Shaquille O’Neal references, including one that was traced back to the Jimmy Fallon interview.
Another fan destroyed him by questioning, “All that money and THIS is how he dresses?” Here are some of the quality reactions after the conclusion of the Grammys.
Bieber just got drafted in the 93’ NBA draft
— Kyle Hutchings (@kylehutch11) April 4, 2022
Dad, Im borrowing your suit I got the Grammys tonight.
— Juan Sicario (@bigjuanstud01) April 3, 2022
Jimmy did it first pic.twitter.com/VGzrPCIbKV
— fredy (@FRQ360) April 4, 2022
All that money and THIS is how he dresses??🙄
— D (@DanaMacDonald) April 3, 2022
This is not a 'look', it's #serendipity. The designer brought @SHAQ suit and no time to swap or tailor so Biebs made it work! Nice job son! pic.twitter.com/Gay5SKVIMA
— OzrKjn (@OzrKjn) April 4, 2022
Shaq called, he want his suit back. https://t.co/Pu1UhPns5I
— O.L.U.W.A.D.A.R.E 🇳🇬 (@oluwadxre) April 4, 2022
Borrowed one of Michael Jordan’s suits https://t.co/xasKY2to6x
— Faro (@rufareeezus) April 4, 2022
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He looks like he’s a part of the 2003 NBA draft with that suit https://t.co/JWczahD5Nt
— Sam (@SamPawlik1) April 4, 2022
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The NBA community is surely divided on Bieber’s look, but what do you think? Undoubtedly however, the suit does look like something pulled out of Shaq’s wardrobe? Have your say in the comments.
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