Shaquille O'Neal, the proud owner of two white tigers, revealed how he almost got bit by an animal while comparing Jimmy Butler to it.

?Dog Bit Me?: 7-ft Shaquille O?Neal, Who Owns a White Tiger, Admits How Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Reminds Him of His Altercation With an Animal

 Jimmy Butler [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jimmy-butler/] is?now experiencing his best postseason run in his 12-year NBA career. He led the Miami Heat [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/miami-heat/] to their recent win Boston Celtics [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/boston-celtics/]with a lead score of 2-0. The 33-year-old player put up an impressive play from both the offensive and defensive ends. Butler once again distinguished himself as Miami’s leading scorer in Game 2, defeating the Celtics by scoring 27 points on their own territory. However, the game took a hot turn and became much more intense when Butler got into an altercation on the floor. Shaquille O?Neal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/shaquille-oneal/]?revealed how he was almost bitten by an animal. He then proceeded to liken Jimmy Butler to the animal that almost bit him. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL LIKENS JIMMY BUTLER TO AN ANIMAL THAT ALMOST BIT HIM Game 2 of Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics was intense at the very least. To take things up a notch, Grant Williams edged Jimmy Butler on the court. Grant Williams and Butler got into a heated argument while on the court [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-fk-around-and-youll-find-out-jimmy-butler-and-grant-williams-intensely-locking-horns-had-fans-going-berserk/]. Williams baited Butler after he made a three-point shot when the Celtics were up in an effort to get him to react. Butler had the last laugh when he beat Williams with a-1. With 6:25 left in the fourth quarter, the Celtics led 96-87 at the time of the incident. However, the Heat fought back with a strong 24-9 run after the altercation. They eventually led with a score of 111-105 and the Celtics had a bitter taste of defeat for the second time in a row. Meanwhile, Shaquille O’Neal compared Jimmy Butler to a dog. Jimmy Butler [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-12-18T014609Z_1807583011_UP1EICI04WUXV_RTRMADP_3_BASKETBALL-NBA-SAS-MIA.jpg]Basketball – NBA – San Antonio Spurs v Miami Heat – Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico – December 17, 2022 Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler in action REUTERS/Carlos Perez Gallardo Following game 2, the ‘NBA on TNT’ crew was discussing how Miami Heat remains undefeated in their matchup against the Celtics. Shaquille O’Neal then bought up an unforeseen comparison. He said,?“I remember one time I was walking, and the dog wasn’t bothering me. And I decided to mess with the dog. I mess around and get bit. Y’all better leave Jimmy Butler alone.” Jimmy Butler is a pure savage on the court, as we got to see in game 2. He will bite back if provoked! Spews Series of Taunts [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-moments-after-burning-down-celtics-fortress-heat-star-jimmy-butler-spews-series-of-taunts/] Shaquille O’Neal’s altercation with a dog isn’t that dangerous when considering that the NBA mogul owns a dangerous pet. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL IS A PROUD OWNER OF A WHITE TIGER Shaq revealed his possession of two elusive white tigers during the NBA 2K16 video game promotion in 2015. He said that in 2005 was when he bought the white tiger cubs. These majestic animals are currently housed on a farm in Jacksonville, Florida, where they are given devoted care by a seasoned expert by the name of ‘Tiger Dave’. He has even shared a picture of his white tiger named ‘Diesel’. The Heat has the upper hand to sweep the Celtics in the upcoming two games, which will be played in Miami. Miami has been unbeaten at home during the playoffs. The heat is building up as they head for game 3. It will be intriguing to witness how the upcoming games unravel. Watch This Story: Here?s how Ben Simmons, LeBron James, Shaquille O?Neal, and other NBA stars spent their first paychecks [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nba-basketball-news-heres-how-lebron-james-ben-simmons-shaquille-oneal-other-nba-stars-spent-their-first-paychecks/]? Will you be watching? 

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?Dog Bit Me?: 7-ft Shaquille O?Neal, Who Owns a White Tiger, Admits How Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler Reminds Him of His Altercation With an Animal

?Dog Bit Me?: 7-ft Shaquille O?Neal, Who Owns a White Tiger, Admits How Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler Reminds Him of His Altercation With an Animal

Shaquille O’Neal likens Jimmy Butler to an animal that almost bit him

Shaquille O’Neal is a proud owner of a white tiger