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Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to using digital features to entertain fans and the Big Aristotle has struck yet again with a savage TikTok video. Over the years, Shaq Diesel has dropped several videos of him matching steps to the tune of several trendy songs. This time, the Hall of Famer was seen grooving together with a particular actor-comedian, who was caught up in controversy just a few months ago for his comments regarding WNBA star Brittney Griner.

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Shaquille O’Neal sharpens his dancing skills

4x NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal recently attended businessman Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party 2023 where he met actor Michael Blackson. Fanatics ’23 took place on February 11 at the Arizona Biltmore. Major celebrities like Drake, Damar Hamlin, and The Chainsmokers were in attendance at the high-profile party. Amid the chaos, Blackson teamed up with the 15x NBA All-Star and created a TikTok video. In the short video, which was shared by Shaq on his Instagram handle, the duo was seen dancing to the song ‘Girls Girls’ by Ghanaian rapper Gambo.

Shaq’s casual attire consisted of a red t-shirt with a black zip-front hoodie and matching black pants. The Hall of Famer completed his outfit with black shoes, shades, and a watch. On the other hand, Blackson chose to go for a trendy outfit and wore a multicolor long jacket with white pants. He complimented his outfit with high-top shoes and a significant amount of bling.

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Celebrities such as J Balvin, Travis Scott, and DJ Khaled graced the stage and put up an incredible show for the attendees.

Michael Blackson stirred controversy with his Brittney Griner ‘joke’

About four months before Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was released from Russian custody, Michael Blackson faced major backlash from fans due to an offensive joke. In August, Blackson posted a tweet concerning Griner that garnered massive attention. His tweet read, “When Brittney Griner get out I want to be the first one to give her some ****.

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Consequently, Blackson became the primary target of harsh criticisms from fans. A day later, Blackson posted a follow-up tweet where he stated that he would not change for anyone and that fans needed to ‘lighten up’.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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