Shunning Raging LaVar Ball Beef, Shaquille O’Neal Caps Off Star-Studded Welfare Event With 1 Strong Message for Haters
During an athlete’s career, they attract a ton of detractors. So, for Shaquille O’Neal to develop multiple beefs wasn’t all that surprising. However, the big man’s clear-cut responses to any potential detractors are what make him truly elite. Whether it be professional or personal shots, the 4x NBA champion is ready to deal with any criticism. That is why, despite LaVar Ball making some scathing remarks about his business logic, the Los Angeles Lakers icon had the perfect response ready.
On the back of a legendary event, the 7-footer is riding high.
Shaquille O’Neal fires back
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The Shaq Foundation was back for its third iteration, as a fundraiser. While the celebrities Shaq invites are usually A-listers, this time was something truly special. With names like Jennifer Hudson and John Legend ready to perform, and Joel McHale serving as guest host, the event promised to be spectacular.
With the noble cause behind it, the entire showcase was the unique blend of philanthropy and music that O’Neal personifies. After its glorious success, the Los Angeles Lakers legend had a message for his haters.
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“Don’t get upset when you hear that people are talking bad about you. They have to talk about you. Because when they talk about themselves, nobody listens.”
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With a legendary event, that even got the 4x NBA Champion a luxurious vacation, it is safe to say that Shaq is running high. But the wording of his post does seem like a direct shot at LaVar Ball.
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Earlier in the week, the loudmouth father of former Lakers star Lonzo Ball harshly critiqued the 51-year-old.
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LaVar Ball went after Shaquille O’Neal’s fortune
While he’s never been shy of expressing his opinion, the 55-year-old took it to a different level this time around. Whether it was Michael Jordan or Charles Barkley, no one was safe from LaVar’s vitriol.
In regards to the Lakers legend, LaVar took some shots at his business model. Claiming that the big man’s lack of ownership over “his brands” would eventually hurt him and make him mad, Ball was trying to flex his superiority over everyone.
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Of course, O’Neal has a net worth of nearly $400 million more than that of LaVar. So, while Ball might try to gain some clout, as Shaq’s post alluded to, he doesn’t have to be upset one bit. Not after his remarkable welfare event was a startling success.
Edited by:
Pragya Vashisth