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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 09: Shaquille O’Neal attends the WBC heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder at T-Mobile Arena on October 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 09: Shaquille O’Neal attends the WBC heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder at T-Mobile Arena on October 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The NBA world received huge news as the Brooklyn Nets released a statement saying Kyrie Irving was suspended for his actions. Irving’s suspension attracted the support of another controversial figure, Kanye West. Meanwhile, Irving was sent to the shreds by NBA legend Shaquille O?Neal. However, his response to Ye has backfired, and this threatens to tear the two icons apart.
Recently, Irving was under fire as the star posted a link on Twitter about a controversial documentary. The documentary portrayed Anti-Semitic rhetoric and called the Holocaust the Hoax. And when he was asked several questions about it, Irving gave very vague answers. This was the final nail in the coffin for the Nets, as they suspended the point guard for a minimum of five games.
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Amidst all this, Irving seems to have found support in Kanye West. However, the legendary rapper himself is in a hot soup and his comments have cost him dearly. Furthermore, West has lost multiple deals and millions of dollars. And some reports suggest that he may have lost his status as a billionaire.
Interestingly, West recently sent out a tweet on Shaquille O’Neal and David Beckham. And Shaq did not like it and he fired back.
NBA Fans roast Shaquille O?Neal for his response to Kanye West
Shaquille O?Neal replied to Kanye West on Twitter after he was called out. He replied, “Believe me you don?t know me like that. Worry about your business, and to quote the once great Kanye West “I got more money than you, so why would i listen to you” take my advice get your family business in order. Have a great day brother.”
However, NBA fans were not too pleased with the comments in response to Kanye West. They slandered him for his boastful comments. Here are some of the best reactions:
Would hv agreed wit u if u didn’t poke ur nose in Kyrie’s business just days ago. 7ft hypocrite 🤡
— Rosso e Verde (@King_IvANblAnCO) November 4, 2022
You are a sell out @SHAQ
— Wainaina…. 🇰🇪 (@Lordwainaina_) November 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/khumalofrm02/status/1588341891581427712?t=TBQNCMmCnf5LAnM_adFiGQ&s=19
🧢 ye got more bread than you. And the fact you even had to resort to bringing that up shows how much he’s right
— B MAMBA 🐍 (@Benji_mamba) November 4, 2022
shaq man you've been a real L lately bro, first criticizing Kyrie now Ye? smh
— 𝓓𝓻𝓪𝔃𝓸 (@DrazoBlacko) November 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/DougFresh007007/status/1588348817812094976?s=20&t=GwTGEIJYXSXdjvSi95hibg
Why you ain’t mind your business when it came to Kyrie? You went out of your way to speak on his $🤔
— ZIM (@zimwhodey) November 4, 2022
You're richer because you sold out.
— Blooming (@meggie510) November 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/stoppandering4/status/1588346910594764806?s=20&t=GwTGEIJYXSXdjvSi95hibg
It looked like most fans were not impressed with O’Neal with this one. After receiving massive criticism and a suspension from his team, Kyrie Irving finally apologized for his actions. He said that it was never his intention to hurt Jews or their sentiments. Irving said he made a mistake and said he was only a human.
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Also, the Nets came under massive scrutiny for not taking any action. Finally, after Irving failed to condemn anti-Jewish sentiment, they pulled the plug. They suspended Irving for a minimum of five games without pay and let the world know that they will not stand for such behavior.
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