Shaquille O'Neal recently revived his ' Shaqstradamus ' persona, known for bold predictions, with his latest comments have drawn criticism from NBA fans. The basketball legend faced accusations of being a hater after sharing his thoughts on the new romance between Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson and Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion .
Shaquille O'Neal's 'six weeks' statement got backlash from the fans
On a recent episode of The Big Podcast, O'Neal reacted to the couple's relationship with skepticism. When co-host Adam Lefkoe mentioned the budding romance, O'Neal rolled his eyes and shook his head. During a DraftKings-inspired segment, Lefkoe asked Shaq to set betting odds on how long Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion's relationship would last. O'Neal quickly dismissed the idea of their romance enduring, stating he wouldn’t bet on its longevity with max limit of six weeks.
The podcast moved on after less than three minutes on the topic, but fans and social media users lingered, accusing O'Neal of jealousy and bitterness. Within hours, old Instagram Live clips resurfaced, highlighting O'Neal's apparent interest in Megan Thee Stallion. In one 2023 post, O'Neal joined her IG Live, commenting, "Merry Christmas boo boo," as she prepared for a performance.
What did fans have to say on Shaquille O'Neal's bitter statement?
A clip captured him among 49,000 viewers watching Megan Thee Stallion twerk to her hit "WAP," where he wrote, "Watching that booty." These moments fueled online backlash, with one user commenting, "Shaq said six weeks because he couldn't even get six minutes with her." Another added, "Love you, big fella, but you're just mad Klay beat you to it." The resurfaced comments sparked accusations of attention-seeking, prompting O'Neal to clarify his intentions.
He explained, "I was on the line and in the comments. Somebody asked me what I was doing, and I said, 'I’m watching the booty.' What do you mean, what am I doing? That's what twerking is for, right?" He insisted his remarks were not meant to be disrespectful, describing Megan as "athletic, so beautiful, and so gorgeous" and emphasizing that his words were "in a positive way."
He’s set to join Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley on ESPN’s basketball broadcasts and has hinted at appearances on other network programs. Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion have not publicly addressed O'Neal’s remarks. Given the public’s interest in Megan’s dating history, especially following her legal issues with Tory Lanez, fans seem more focused on supporting the couple than engaging with O'Neal’s critique. While Shaq’s larger-than-life persona continues to stir conversation, his comments on this romance have only amplified the scrutiny he faces online.
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Shaquille O'Neal's 'six weeks' statement got backlash from the fans
On a recent episode of The Big Podcast, O'Neal reacted to the couple's relationship with skepticism. When co-host Adam Lefkoe mentioned the budding romance, O'Neal rolled his eyes and shook his head. During a DraftKings-inspired segment, Lefkoe asked Shaq to set betting odds on how long Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion's relationship would last. O'Neal quickly dismissed the idea of their romance enduring, stating he wouldn’t bet on its longevity with max limit of six weeks.
The podcast moved on after less than three minutes on the topic, but fans and social media users lingered, accusing O'Neal of jealousy and bitterness. Within hours, old Instagram Live clips resurfaced, highlighting O'Neal's apparent interest in Megan Thee Stallion. In one 2023 post, O'Neal joined her IG Live, commenting, "Merry Christmas boo boo," as she prepared for a performance.
What did fans have to say on Shaquille O'Neal's bitter statement?
A clip captured him among 49,000 viewers watching Megan Thee Stallion twerk to her hit "WAP," where he wrote, "Watching that booty." These moments fueled online backlash, with one user commenting, "Shaq said six weeks because he couldn't even get six minutes with her." Another added, "Love you, big fella, but you're just mad Klay beat you to it." The resurfaced comments sparked accusations of attention-seeking, prompting O'Neal to clarify his intentions.
He explained, "I was on the line and in the comments. Somebody asked me what I was doing, and I said, 'I’m watching the booty.' What do you mean, what am I doing? That's what twerking is for, right?" He insisted his remarks were not meant to be disrespectful, describing Megan as "athletic, so beautiful, and so gorgeous" and emphasizing that his words were "in a positive way."
He’s set to join Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley on ESPN’s basketball broadcasts and has hinted at appearances on other network programs. Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion have not publicly addressed O'Neal’s remarks. Given the public’s interest in Megan’s dating history, especially following her legal issues with Tory Lanez, fans seem more focused on supporting the couple than engaging with O'Neal’s critique. While Shaq’s larger-than-life persona continues to stir conversation, his comments on this romance have only amplified the scrutiny he faces online.
Also read:
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