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The backboard breaking, 7-foot-1 Shaquille O’Neal is regarded as one of the greatest to ever play basketball by NBA fans. Shaq, as he is affectionately called, is a very popular media personality. His hilarious antics and hot takes go viral on the internet several times.

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Despite all the attention of the world on him, Shaquille O’Neal never fails to speak his mind on topics around the world. His favorite platforms to speak are the Inside the NBA show on TNT and his podcast.

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On a recent episode on his popular podcast, Shaq talked about a host of topics. The topics ranged from the NFL playoffs to Kanye West. While talking about Kanye buying a house close to Kim Kardashian, Shaq had a hilarious response.

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Shaquille O’Neal on Kanye West

Shaq being his usual self, had a hilarious response to any take. When talking about Kanye West on The Big Podcast with Shaq, the hosts mentioned how Kanye bought a house near Kim Kardashian’s home.

Calling the act by Kanye petty, the hosts go on to have a fun banter around the topic. Shaquille O’Neal adds, ” They got some nice trees in the yard. So he [Kanye West] cut off a couple of limbs and made a tree suit.”

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Talking on the topic, the hosts also mentioned how the act by Kanye might facilitate better parenting. Being a father to 6 children himself, Shaq knows a thing or two about parenting.

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READ MORE: Shaquille O’Neal Slams Antonio Brown for Taking His Shirt off but Gives Him Sympathy for Being a Father: “I Just Wish Him Well but Professionally, That’s Not the Way to Handle It”

Shaq on the roast of Justin Bieber

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If it isn’t evident enough, Shaquille O’Neal has an elite sense of humor. He was a part of the viral “Roast of Justin Bieber.”Aired on Comedy Central, the roast received millions of views on YouTube and NBA fans were treated to a special appearance by Shaq.

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During the roast, he took shots at his former team LA Lakers and Chris Paul. Talking about the people present in the panel, Shaq said, ” I haven’t seen a more disappointing lineup since the last Lakers game.”

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Despite winning three NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, it didn’t stop Shaquille O’Neal from taking shots at them. Talking about Chris Paul, Shaq said, ” Hey Chris, where you guys playing? You ain’t gonna be getting a ring, I got four.” Now that’s some real flex, at the expense of Chris Paul!

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What is your favorite memory of Shaquille O’Neal? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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