Isn’t it obvious who’d come out victorious when Shaquille O’Neal toy with defenders on the court? If not always, then the majority time, it’s the 7-foot-1 NBA giant. But Shaq isn’t just famous for dominating the NBA. Off the court, he’s got another nickname, “The Diesel” thanks to his rap album Shaq Diesel. Yeah, the big man’s been into music and dance for years. And now? He’s hopping on the latest trend. What’s he up to this time? Let’s dig in!

For a while now, line dancing has been blowing up, thanks to social media. New steps and fresh songs spread like wildfire, with videos popping up everywhere from packed clubs to open fields. And guess who just jumped on the trend? Shaquille O’Neal. The NBA legend busted out some moves to “Boots On The Ground”, but unlike traditional line dancing, Shaq did it solo. Surprisingly, he pulled off the steps with ease. Holding a “shan” in his hand, he kept his boots firmly planted, literally and figuratively.

Shaq even posted the video on Instagram, and let’s just say his audience had thoughts. His daughter, Me’Arah O’Neal, couldn’t hold back, sharing the clip on her Insta story with the caption, “I’m really crying😂😂😂😂😂😂”. But while she stopped at laughter, fans took it a step further. The internet? Yeah, it roasted the NBA legend in the comment section.

NBA Fans Ruthlessly Roast Shaquille O’Neal without holding back

Shaquille O’Neal’s attempt at the Boots On The Ground dance had fans in absolute stitches, but not for the right reasons. In line dancing, the shan (a specific type of fan) is a crucial element, but Shaq? He ditched tradition and went rogue with a full-sized hand fan. And let’s just say, the internet noticed.

One fan called him out, commenting, “Nahhhhh baby we need you to get the proper fan and steps” It’s a fair point though. Shaq wasn’t exactly sticking to the playbook. The shan is key to the routine, and he is using a regular fan. That’s like showing up to a basketball game in flip-flops. Another fan couldn’t help but point out Shaq’s, well… unsteady footwork: “Why does it look like you’re gonna fall everytime you take a step 😂😂😂😂” And he wasn’t completely wrong. With his 7-foot-1 frame, DJ Diesel’s movements looked more like a game of don’t-trip-and-fall than a smooth dance routine.

Some fans tried to be supportive, kind of. One wrote, “Well, it’s something like that 😂😂😂, get it Shaq..🤣🤣🤣” if I translate it. It would be something like this, “A” for effort, big man, but maybe watch a tutorial next time. Then there was the size factor. One fan couldn’t resist joking about Shaq’s massive shoes, commenting, “From the size of that shoe 🪭🪭🪭 I couldn’t imagine no boots 🥾 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂”. But when your shoe size is 22, dancing in rhythm is a challenge.

And finally, someone just wanted to put a stop to the madness, writing, “I’m done, no, you didn’t. Someone take the fan from Shaq. Smh. 😮” If there was ever a moment for an intervention, this might be it.

But while roasting celebrities is fun, there’s a fine line between humor and unnecessary negativity. Shaq was just having fun, embracing a trend in his own way. Instead of tearing people down, why not celebrate their effort and individuality? A little kindness doesn’t do any harm. Shaq’s dance might not have been textbook perfect, but one thing’s for sure, he gave the internet an unforgettable moment. Whether they were laughing with him or at him? Well, that’s up for debate.