NBA Icon Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most popular NBA analysts in the world right now. He is a high-demand entertainer currently locked in with TNT for their show “Inside the NBA” which he co-hosts with Charles Barkley.
In his recent attempt to amuse his audience, Shaq pulled off an emo Jimmy Butler look that caught everyone off-guard. The fans were sent into a frenzy after witnessing Shaq flaunt his new hairdo and expressed themselves in the comments.
Watch: Shaquille O’Neal’s hilarious ‘emo Jimmy’ look after losing bet
Shaquille O’Neal recently appeared on “Inside the NBA” on TNT with a new hairstyle. The new hairdo stunned a lot of people as it resembled the Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Shaq’s co-hosts revealed the reason for Shaq being late. They said that Shaq had lost a bet and he needed to get the hairdo as he lost it.
If you were wondering why he was late tonight, @SHAQ lost a bet and had to get a new hairdo 💀💇♂️ pic.twitter.com/8SEvOWH5eQ
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 28, 2024
“My boy slice hooked me up with these man units… I look good,” said Shaq about his new hairstyle.
Shaq is full of interesting acts and stories and that is what makes him such a popular face to be on Television. He can entertain his audience and keep them engaged, which is a skill only a few even in the broadcasting business possess. Shaq loves to narrate stories from his life and once he even identified himself as the “Black David Beckham” to get out of a picky situation.
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NBA fans react to Shaquille O’Neal’s emo appearance
The NBA fans were amazed by Shaquille O’Neal’s new appearance and decided to let loose their reactions in the comments section on social media. The video clip of Shaq flaunting his new hair was uploaded on X and the fans were quick to flood the comments.
One fan commented, “Looking like an anime character,” comparing Shaq to an anime character who generally boasts a similar hairstyle with pricky and falling hair.
Looking like an anime character
— Top Tweets (@TweetsTopToday) February 29, 2024
Another fan commented, “Shaq needs to stop betting,” followed by a laughing emoji. He expressed his concern about Shaq losing bets and doing hilarious things to maintain the honor of the bet. He advised Shaq to stop betting in the future.
Another fan commented, “Panic! At The Disco,” highlighting the similarities between Shaquille O’Neal’s new hairdo and the hair of the artists of the band.
Shaq needs to stop betting 😂
— Torrell (@thatmanrell) February 28, 2024
Panic! At The Disco 😂 pic.twitter.com/6ThrNheZJ6
— 🇭🇹Louie Thee Kabrit (@305ALLtheWAY) February 28, 2024
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