“My job has always been to entertain people,” said Shaquille O’Neal once and has stayed true to his words ever since. The NBA legend turned DJ sensation, is no stranger to stealing the spotlight with his larger-than-life personality. Known for his playful and unconventional antics, Shaq has danced in commercials, crashed into Christmas trees on live TV, and even dressed as a genie in Kazaam. But his latest escapade has the internet buzzing—and his son, hilariously stunned.

The viral moment comes from a video posted by Shaq himself on Instagram in which he can be seen hula-hooping like a carefree teenager at an EDM festival. Shareef couldn’t help but repost the video on his handle, summing up his surprise with the succinct caption: “Bro what.”  Moreover, in another story, the seven-footer can also be seen blending seamlessly into the electric crowd.

While Shaq hasn’t explicitly confirmed the event, it’s widely speculated that the footage comes from his Bass All Stars festival. This unique EDM event, founded and headlined by Shaq under his DJ Diesel persona, is a celebration of bass-heavy beats and high-octane energy. Even the lineup of the event was legendary as it featured prominent artists like Dion Timmer, Dirt Monkey, Eptic, and Space Laces, along with NGHTMRE, Dimension, Peekaboo, Celo, Grabbitz, Muerte, Perry Wayne, Rated R, Sora, Kozmoz, Space Wizard, and Stoned Level.

Hula hooping isn’t even the wildest thing Shaq has done at these festivals. At past events, he’s been spotted body-slamming audience members (in fun, of course), performing stage dives that defy his size, and headbanging alongside fans who look up to him—both literally and figuratively. These moments have earned him a unique reputation in the EDM world, bridging the gap between sports and music in a way only he can.

Moreover, we must not forget that this isn’t the first time Shaq’s antics have left people scratching their heads and laughing out loud. During an episode of ‘Inside the NBA’, he was once pushed by Kenny Smith and he hilariously tripped over a Christmas tree on live television, turning what could have been an embarrassing moment into a viral hit. And who could forget the time he danced in a soda commercial with moves as bold as his personality?

For Shareef, seeing his dad hula hooping at a festival might be just another chapter in a lifetime of witnessing Shaq’s unpredictable charm. But for fans, it’s another reminder that Shaquille O’Neal isn’t just a basketball legend. However, a recent choice of Shareef is getting him traction over the internet.

Shareef O’Neal’s choice of GOAT basketball player

Shareef is carving out his own basketball journey while following in his father’s footsteps. After overcoming heart surgery and other challenges, the young power forward has showcased resilience, playing for the G League Ignite and now continuing his professional career with the Sacramento Kings G-League team. Although he has immense respect for his father’s legacy, Shareef recently made headlines with his pick for the greatest basketball player of all time—and it’s not his dad.

In a recent interview that was originally shared on TikTok and then later spread like wildfire over the internet, Shareef was asked who his GOAT player is. While most would have anticipated the choice to be his seven-foot father but was everyone was left astonished when he said the name – LeBron James. This choice has got some heat on social media with fans even saying, “Shaq gonna disown him.”

Despite this choice, Shareef remains deeply influenced by his father’s teachings and career. This year, as mentioned before, Shareef got the chance to play in the league like his father when he was selected by the Sacramento Kings but he was quickly moved to the G-League team Stockton Kings as part of an Exhibit-10 deal. In the end, we can say that while LeBron may hold his GOAT title, it’s clear that Shaq remains the ultimate mentor in his life.