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MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 21: Shaquille O’Neal looks on prior to a game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 21: Shaquille O’Neal looks on prior to a game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Fans can never get enough of Shaquille O’Neal‘s humor. The 4x champion has one of the coolest personalities in the league. Thanks to his multifaceted talents, he has been able to forge strong connections with the entertainment world as well.
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Recently, the new Willy Wonka star Keegan Michael Key recently sat for an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The celebrated comedian imitated the larger-than-life legend while sharing a hilarious story with 150,000 viewers.
Keegan Michael Key impersonates Shaquille O’Neal
The 52-year-old shared that he played the role of Chief of Police in the new movie. However, there was a moment when the Los Angeles Lakers legend turned into a cop to inspect his actions. During the interview, Key revealed that he had done a podcast show with O’Neal a while ago. During the show, both were playing a game. As per the rules of the game, Shaq gave him names and he had to guess whether it was from East and West Bowl of Key and Peele, or a real athlete.
However, there was one tough name that Key couldn’t figure out, and as a result, there was a long gap in silence. During this gap, O’Neal assumed that he was cheating using Google and gave him a warning.
Imitating O’Neal’s voice, Key said, “Hey Key don’t be Googling don’t be on the Google you can’t be Googling Key you got to guess to answer if you don’t answer.”
While he did the almost perfect imitation of the 4x champion, there’s another hilarious one by comedian Kevin Hart.
Kevin Hart’s edition of Shaquille O’Neal’s impersonation
Over the course of his illustrious career, the comedian has demonstrated an impressive array of impersonations. He is not good at playing basketball but he has a knack for mimicking the iconic O’Neal. The joy of witnessing these two legends come together is truly delightful.
Taking the entertainment factor up a notch, Hart also presented a hilarious impression of the Los Angeles Lakers legend during his appearance on SNL. Emulating O’Neal not just in attire but also in voice, Hart added some more amusement, making the performance a memorable and entertaining encounter.
Have you seen these impersonations of Shaq? Which one was your favorite? Let us know in the comments section below.
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