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Fans are very much aware that other than being one of the greatest basketball players, Shaquille O’Neal also has a creative side to him. From being a DJ who goes by the name DJ Diesel, to becoming a sheriff’s deputy, Shaq seems to possess multi-faceted skills. Additionally, the Big Aristotle has even shared the screen with the ‘King of Pop’ himself.

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For those who don’t know, the four-time NBA champion appeared as a guest rapper in Michael Jackson’s song ‘2 Bad’. In addition, O’Neal has also appeared in a number of television shows such as ‘Fear Factor’, MTV’s ‘Punk’d’, and the South Korean television series ‘Off to School’. However, those are just the tip of the iceberg in Shaq’s career.

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O’Neal had previously trained in MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, and wrestling. Being an avid fan of wrestling, Shaq has made appearances at several wrestling events and of course, on celebrity talk shows as well.

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Talk show games are always fun to watch for fans. Especially when it involves one of the favorite NBA legends. Additionally, bring the ‘Wolverine’ star himself along with Jimmy Fallon and it is the icing on the cake.

Shaquille O’Neal faces defeat on a talk show

In an episode of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, Shaquille O’Neal faces off against Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman in a trivia game. The rules of the game were for both the celebrities to answer the questions from inside a telephone booth. In the event that a celebrity gives the wrong answer, a person is added to the telephone booth.

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While the first round goes smooth for both Jackman and Shaq, the former Los Angeles Lakers player’s booth starts filling up from the second round itself. While Hugh shared his booth with only one person, Shaq ends up squeezed inside his booth along with six other people.

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Even though both the celebrities come from different fields, there is however one common factor between the two. Shaq is an actor as well just like Jackman. It might come as a surprise for most fans but Shaq has acted in a number of movies such as ‘Kazaam‘, ‘Steel’, ‘Grown Ups 2’ and ‘Scary Movie 4’. Interestingly, the Big Diesel also wanted a role in the Hugh Jackman starred ‘X-2’, which was the second installment of the ‘X-Men’ film series. However, the 15-time NBA All-Star didn’t get his wish.

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On the other hand, Hugh Jackman will soon reprise his role as the ‘Wolverine’ in the upcoming ‘Deadpool 3’ movie. Actor Ryan Reynolds made the announcement for ‘Deadpool 3’ on September 28, 2022. The short video also featured Hugh Jackman walking past from behind. The movie is set to release on September 6, 2024.

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Are you looking forward to watching the upcoming ‘Deadpool 3‘ movie? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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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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