The backboard breaking, 7-foot-1 Shaquille O’Neal is regarded as one of the greatest to ever play basketball by NBA fans. Shaq, as he is affectionately called, is a very popular media personality. His hilarious antics and hot takes go viral on the internet several times.
Despite all the attention of the world on him, Shaquille O’Neal never fails to speak his mind on topics around the world. His favorite platforms to speak are the Inside the NBA show on TNT and his podcast.
On a recent episode on his popular podcast, Shaq talked about a host of topics. The topics ranged from the NFL playoffs to Kanye West. While talking about Kanye buying a house close to Kim Kardashian, Shaq had a hilarious response.
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Shaquille O’Neal on Kanye West
Shaq being his usual self, had a hilarious response to any take. When talking about Kanye West on The Big Podcast with Shaq, the hosts mentioned how Kanye bought a house near Kim Kardashian’s home.
Calling the act by Kanye petty, the hosts go on to have a fun banter around the topic. Shaquille O’Neal adds, ” They got some nice trees in the yard. So he [Kanye West] cut off a couple of limbs and made a tree suit.”
Talking on the topic, the hosts also mentioned how the act by Kanye might facilitate better parenting. Being a father to 6 children himself, Shaq knows a thing or two about parenting.
Shaq on the roast of Justin Bieber
If it isn’t evident enough, Shaquille O’Neal has an elite sense of humor. He was a part of the viral “Roast of Justin Bieber.”Aired on Comedy Central, the roast received millions of views on YouTube and NBA fans were treated to a special appearance by Shaq.
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During the roast, he took shots at his former team LA Lakers and Chris Paul. Talking about the people present in the panel, Shaq said, ” I haven’t seen a more disappointing lineup since the last Lakers game.”
Despite winning three NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, it didn’t stop Shaquille O’Neal from taking shots at them. Talking about Chris Paul, Shaq said, ” Hey Chris, where you guys playing? You ain’t gonna be getting a ring, I got four.” Now that’s some real flex, at the expense of Chris Paul!
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