
USA Today via Reuters
May 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Shaquille O’Neal watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

USA Today via Reuters
May 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Shaquille O’Neal watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
When Chico Bean dropped into Shaq’s Miami house for The Big Podcast, plans were made. Not for Thanksgiving, but for future retirement plans. The Wild ‘n Out jokester’s stance on relationships is more than just a punchline. Interesting that he confirmed it again in front of Shaquille O’Neal.
Not long ago, O’Neal claimed he’d sworn off relationships and the idea of being with someone while he was on Angel Reese’s podcast. He’s got fancy retirement plans too that he’s determined to get Chico in on.
After Chico Bean reiterated that he doesn’t want to be in a relationship or get married ever, Shaq asked/offered/predicted, “So you going to be in the old folks home with me alone?”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
While Bean mentioned why he didn’t want to be in a relationship, the comedian doesn’t exactly go along with Big Diesel’s plans either. “If I’m going to be alone in the old folks’ home, I’mma make sure it ain’t the one you in,” he blunted stated on The Big Podcast.
No hard feelings, but the comedian was so scarred by Shaq’s outlandish behavior during his appearance on Wild ‘n Out years ago, that he doesn’t want to grow old with the giant. To ensure that, Bean better avoid The Villages in Florida.

USA Today via Reuters
Dec 23, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Shaquille O’Neal attends the game between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The 52-year-old Shaq said in a previous episode of the podcast, “When I do turn 60, I’m checking in the old folks’ home.” He already picked a spot in Orlando’s largest retirement community to go there in less than eight years. His retirement plans are a done deal. It’s just that Chico won’t be his neighbor. Not that Shaq has high expectations.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Shaquille O’Neal predicts a lonely future for himself
Shaquille O’Neal hasn’t had a public relationship since his divorce from Shaunie Henderson in 2011. He’s been romantically linked to a few women, including Shaunie’s co-stars on Basketball Wives, but he’s not been in a serious relationship. Recently, he said on Unapologetically Angel, “I’m gonna end up alone.”
This was one of the many viral statements he made on that show. His reasons are startling too. “I already know it. Because y’all be making rules up as you go along. There is no handbook on how to be the perfect man or perfect husband … and y’all be making sh-t up without telling us.”
He further told Reese, “I already know I’m going to end up being alone … Nobody can understand me because I’m weird.” But if he thought he’d have a friend who’d make him laugh at least, he thought wrong. Chico Bean doesn’t trust Shaq to not sneak up on him anytime.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Have something to say?
Let the world know your perspective.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
What’s your perspective on:
Is Shaq's acceptance of a lonely future a wise move or a missed opportunity for love?
Have an interesting take?