Shaquille O’Neal has developed a reputation as a laid-back, fun-loving guy throughout the years. Even during the most solemn moments, the audience has laughed at his occasional punchlines and clever one-liners. Though Shaq built a significant portion of his reputation around this element, he recently made an unexpected announcement.
The sports pundit acknowledged that he was afraid of humor while he was hosting comedian Tom Segura on The Big Podcast. The Diesel talked about his inner sentiments, saying,
“Comedy scares me, it really does”.
Segura was shocked by this revelation since he thought Shaq was a born entertainer. As a result, O’Neal clarified his position by drawing comparisons between his skill and that of a working comedian. Using the guest’s skill as a model, he expressed his desire to be just as funny as him in the future.
The NBA fans had a paradoxical moment after this discussion. The audience is used to seeing Shaq at the center of amusing situations, after all. As a player, his humorous activities off the court served as the team’s unifying factor. His days as an analyst haven’t exactly altered either; many fans watch Inside the NBA purely to witness his shenanigans on set.
He only highlighted his inferiority complex in relation to specialists in the same area with his latest remarks. This might have also been his way of honoring Segura’s career in his presence at the same time.