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Fans Go Berserk as Shaquille O’Neal’s Reaction on the Big Screen of NFL Super Bowl 2022 Goes Viral

Published 02/14/2022, 6:30 AM EST

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Shaquille O’Neal has always tickled the funny bone of fans, more so after his retirement. His arguments with Charles Barkley on episodes of ‘NBA on TNT’, his appearances on celebrity roasts, and his Hall-Of-Fame Enshrinement speech are just a few examples of how he keeps the atmosphere around him lively.

One such funny moment came up during the Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. During the game, Shaq would make an appearance on the big screen with a funny gesture, which left fans going wild with laughter.

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Fans React to Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Screen Appearance

Shaq’s hilarious gesture on the big screen put fans in a state of frenzy. Many of them called Shaq a freak and a menace for his actions.

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Furthermore, some fans hilariously commented on the fact that the broadcasting camera quickly switched over to the game.

Some fans even questioned the identity of the lady who was seated next to the ‘Big Aristotle.’

Above all, most of the fans were stunned and taken aback by laughter by Shaq’s gesture. It was one of those moments where you couldn’t do anything but laugh.

Cleary, Shaq’s comedic talent, took fans by storm yet again. Without even saying a word, the big man was able to put fans in a state of amusement.

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During his NBA career, Shaq was one of the most fearsome players on the court, quite the opposite to his character now. He was a force of nature and would bring plenty of physicality while battling it out with his opponents. Once he used to receive the ball in the low-post area, it was supposed to be game over for the defender. With powerful dunks and quick movement, Shaq embodied the phrase ‘Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.’

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After spending 4 years with the Orlando Magic, Shaq would join forces with Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles and help the Lakers with three back-to-back titles. Furthermore, he would take his talents to Miami and partner with Dwyane Wade in order to give the franchise its first ever NBA championship in 2006. Clearly, the four-time champion dominated the NBA and has now gone on to dominate sports entertainment upon his retirement. He really is an all-rounded superstar of the sports world.

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Sameer is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Having graduated from Manipal Institute of Technology, he has always had a keen interest in basketball and the numbers behind the game. With a goal to become a Sports Performance Analyst for a professional sports team, Sameer brings insights backed by data.
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