Will Shaquille O’Neal ever end the ongoing feud with Shannon Sharpe? This is a question almost every spectator has who knows about their ongoing beef. But, it seems like it’s unlikely to happen. But, how did all this start off? Actually, it started after Shaq’s controversial statement about Jokic following his recent third MVP win.
Notably, he directly pointed out Jokic, saying that Shai Gilgeous Alexander was more deserving than him. And, it was his award that Nikola Jokic got. As expected, this wasn’t loved by many. And, Shannon Sharpe was one of them. After coming across Shaq’s statement, he was immediately urged to give a response.
Consequently, Sharpe said Shaq was “jealous” of Jokic as he was dominating the court. Not only this, but he also supported his answer by mentioning that’s why he praised Alexander while announcing the MVP winner. Guess what? Fueled by Sharpe’s words, the 52-year-old released a song wherein he took on Sharpe.
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In addition to this, he also posted an Instagram post with the caption, “If you NO is in the top ten in his profession, then you jargon talk about me.” But, this was not enough for Shaq. In a recent interview, Shaquille O’Neal found the best opportunity to share his insights about Sharpe. The glimpse of this interview was then posted on the official YouTube channel of Adam’s Apple with the title, “Shaq talks about the Future of Inside the NBA, Shannon Sharpe, and his picks for the Finals.“
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Within hours, the 0.56-second interview went viral. But what captivated the audience? It’s none other than Shaq’s mention of men’s “ego.”
Shaquille O Neal’s take on Shannon Sharpe
But it’s not what most of the spectators might be guessing. When asked about sitting down with Sharpe and resolving the feud, Shaq responded, “No, we probably won’t sit down.” While hinting at the ongoing scenario between the two, he added, “But you know when you’re a man, when you’re athletes, you have opinions and there’s ego involved.” Thus implying that their ego is too big for either of them to accept and give way to the other. However, this is not everything he said.
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Interestingly, Shaq ended Sharpe’s topic on a good note, saying “but he’s a great guy.” This reflects that Shaq, above everything, still possesses the sportsman’s spirit. However, this still does not guarantee the official end of their cold war.
Now people are eagerly awaiting Sharpe’s take on Shaquille O Neal’s recent interview. The question is: Will Shannon Sharpe respond to Shaq’s interview?