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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal knows how to use laughter to his advantage. The big guy always pokes fun at his colleagues with his side-splitting antics. As he continues to entertain the world with his witty remarks as an analyst, he also uses social media to wow the fans. Recently, he dug up one such clip.

It was a moment that left everyone in stitches as actor Jamie Foxx masterfully impersonated the one and only Stephen A. Smith on Live TV.

The hilarious 5-year-old clip resurfaces

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Shaquille O’Neal always had a knack for comedy. Even in his movie stints and appearances, ‘Shaq Fu’ has poured in the flavor of laughter and fun. Even his on-court persona has a mix of poking fun at his opponents.

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Talking about poking fun, five years ago, Jamie Foxx graced the set of ESPN’s First Take and delivered a comedic masterpiece by impersonating the renowned host and analyst Stephen A. Smith. With a spot-on impression and witty banter, Foxx playfully mocked Smith’s iconic catchphrases and signature style. Shaq found a hilarious clip on Instagram about this show. The big man couldn’t resist as he shared it on his Instagram story.

 

As the camera rolled, Foxx, with sheer brilliance, exclaimed, “These eyebrows he’s putting on right now, are we sure? $400,000, bro!“. The laughter echoed in the studio as Foxx hilariously claimed that Stephen A. Smith stole his “stop” from him. The rib-tickling back-and-forth between Foxx and Smith left the audience in awe of Foxx’s impersonation skills. Well, the Big Diesel is no stranger to poking fun on Live TV either.

Shaquille O’Neal and his playful digs at his colleagues

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Shaquille O’Neal has always been known for his playful and good-natured teasing of his colleagues. Through the years, Shaq’s on-screen chemistry with Charles Barkley on NBA on TNT has become legendary.

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The way Shaq and Barkley roast each other on the show is fun to watch. Furthermore, they even take it to social media to poke fun at one another. This not only shows the chemistry they share but also makes watching the pre and post-shows a joy ride.

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Laughter has the power to transcend time, and the resurfacing of the 5-year-old clip of Jamie Foxx impersonating Stephen A. Smith is a testament to that fact. Shaquille O’Neal, with his Instagram post, once again reminded us of the joy and humor that fills the NBA world.