NBA athletes remain some of the most premium specimens of human evolution. Whether it be their athletic prowess or their gigantic size, they never fail to mesmerize. However, a counterproduct of their genetic advantage is their lack of normal fears. But, that doesn’t mean they’re completely unafraid. In fact, even someone like Shaquille O’Neal – 7 feet tall and 300+ pounds – gets scared.

Revealing a shocking fear,?The Big Aristotle?was candid as ever in this exclusive video.

Shaquille O’Neal makes?Megablade?appear tiny

The four-time NBA champion has been on a YouTube roll as of late. While his trip to the kitchen with chef Nick DiGiovanni seemed like a one-off, it instead has become a trip around all corners of the platform. In the latest, the gargantuan individual teamed up with a few experts in a rather peculiar industry.

WESN deal in a specialty of lifestyle items that are long-lasting. According to their YouTube description, the company specializes in pocket knives and keychains.

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After the group showed off a remarkably large?Megablade,?one commenter said,?“You should give this to Shaq.”?Lo and behold, the dream finally came true.

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In an exclusive video, the Miami Heat champion finally met the creators and got to hold the large knife. Of course, in Shaq’s giant hands, the blade seemed as good as a regular pocket knife. Not till he held a regular pocket knife did the stark contrast become apparent.

But, O’Neal?was initially hesitant to test out the knife. The reason? A specific fear.

Shaq reveals sharp fear

According to the Los Angeles Lakers legend, the group had tried getting in touch with him but continued to delay the meeting. Either by postponing or outright canceling, Shaquille tried to escape his fate.

“So, Ethan and Billy went viral about making a knife…I contacted him and said, ‘Hey, I want that knife’. And they tried to contact me in a couple other cities but I’ve been hiding…I had to make sure they are who they said they are because knives…Finally, they tracked me down at Lollapalooza in Paris and I just received my knife,”?revealed the 7-footer.

On a trip for a DJ-ing skit, O’Neal was introduced to a new friend. One that might weigh down his pockets but will ultimately help him feel safer.

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