The Shaq-JaVale McGee beef became so nasty their moms got involved

JaVale McGee and Shaquille O’Neal are two NBA big men of different styles, shapes, and generations. You might not think they’d have beef as they rarely saw each other on the court, but as Shaq moved into his role as analyst with a big personality, their adversarial relationship developed.
They have a sort of a big brother-little brother relationship. Not in the sense that Shaq looked out for JaVale or anything like that, no certainly not. More in the sense of... Shaq teased JaVale until it became a real fight so vicious Mom had to step in. Seriously their moms got involved.
What spurred this beef? 2.75 words: Shaqtin A Fool
JaVale McGee was featured on the blooper segment more than any other player, ever. And guess what? He didn’t like that. This is a classic tale of a joke gone too far. And because this joke went too far on national television, year after year, it’s only natural that things blew up into a hearty cut of well-seasoned beef.
Written and produced by: Clara Morris
Directed by: Ryan Simmons
Edited by: Ryan Simmons
Subscribe: goo.gl/Nbabae
Check out our full video catalog: goo.gl/9pMHRV
Visit our playlists: goo.gl/NvpZFF
Like SB Nation on Facebook: goo.gl/Pzcs7O
Follow on Twitter: goo.gl/5LI02D
Follow on Instagram: goo.gl/aY2FFK
Explore SB Nation: www.sbnation.com
#SBNation #BeefHistory

[@Jame5man]

At this point you need a series called Shaq vs Every Big Man

[@tristandavis9335]

I Wish All The Former Great Bigmen Treated Shaq The Way Shaq Treats All The Younger BigMen Players Today Maybe He Would Be More Humble.

[@caleb__mtz]

Tristan Davis They couldn't. Are you familiar with who he is?

[@hueyp1722]

@@tristandavis9335 David Robinson did, look up the video on their beef.

[@MrEsotericK]

No, hakeem vs every big man

[@imanz7681]

Go habs go

[@felizkodie5328]

the fact that the moms of these two grown ass men had to stop this beef is beyond funny to me

[@uncleiroh7967]

Shaqs mum is delusional though lol

[@JoseGonzalez-pv5ox]

We always listen to momma

[@samker7758]

Shaq's mother also did that during his fight with Barkley

[@dantheman539]

@@uncleiroh7967 so is KD's mom lol

[@PresbianTier]

@@samker7758 which one?

[@vdontsbinnalla1090]

Shaqs philosophy: when in doubt bring the rings out

[@ZGryphon]

That shtick always reminds me of Stalin's response when warned against offending the Vatican. "The Pope? How many divisions does he have?"

[@JJJameson.]

Shaq's philosophy, If it's not MJ, rings away

[@ihatetitcok2845]

@@JJJameson. lol

[@s1ime369]

And then give the rings back to Kobe and Dwade lmao

[@juanv.1738]

@@ZGryphon I never said that punk, run it up see if I don’t beat cho ass

[@roboninja3194]

Shaq is extremely sensitive. He sure can dish it out but can't take it.

[@putitinreverseterry]

He might be a hothead and let comments get under his skin but at the end of the day he'd ragdoll Javale and just about any other nba player

[@AmanSingh-bt1rx]

Hakeem destroyed him and he thinks he great

[@niggato23]

@@putitinreverseterry please just no

[@carlosfrp2915]

@@AmanSingh-bt1rx I wouldn't say destroy but he was a problem

[@dennisjcny]

Shaq was making fun of this dudes bloopers. it only got out of hand when this dude couldn't defend himself in any other way except by bringing race into it, calling Shaq some version of a derogatory uncle Tom. THATS when it got out of hand, and if I was Shaq, I wouldn't take that crap either.

[@cardicon23]

I think Shaq has more “ beef” segments than anyone else!!

[@bigdog638]

Ricard C. LeBron has a lot too

[@matthewbergeron1261]

I think you’re right! Dwight and Robinson.. who else?

[@s4nnybunny04]

you right... Shaq has 3 (David Robinson, Dwight & JaVale)... Chris Paul has 2 (Cousins & Rondo)

[@cardicon23]

Is it too late to do “ Beef: Kobe and Shaq?”

[@ultrustic]

Shaq has one vs David Robinson & Dwight Howard. LeBron James also has three. Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul, Ray Allen & Jokiam Noah all have two. Shaq still has a bigger beef vs Kobe, so Shaq can still take the lead

[@CamTheArtist_718]

I’m shocked this is only 11 minutes especially due to the fact that this has been going on SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME. Thanks SB 🏆

[@mattmmixes]

This could’ve been an hour long video and they still would’ve had to cut out info

[@earlyreed357]

LMFAO!!!!!! And im from DC....so i remember them McGee yrs. His moms use to have them NBA dudes shook cuz she is a foxy ass woman.....no bullshit.

[@SanjitT]

Its 11 mins, bcuz 10 mins is the threshold for monetization

[@jayc775]

It's because no one wanted to hear this sucky narrator longer

[@AlexRodriguez-ue1xc]

I would like for sir Charles to answer Shaq. When he says he has rings with I have Emmy's! Single achievement! No one carried me to them, gooosh that will be a great comeback. Shaw will definitely walk off stage

[@justanotheryoutuber1997]

Now Javale has 3 rings and a gold medal. One ring and I’ll love to hear Javale say him and Shaq have the same number of rings 😂😂

[@banbanchicken2808]

😆😂 but mcgee has 0 basketball IQ

[@toptenguy1]

I actually respect Javale for having lots of heart. So many 7 footers in basketball just coast on their height and never improve. Javale constantly worked hard until he actually GOT BETTER. Good for him.

[@rathegammer6276]

you gotta star cranking these out it’s gonna be a long time till we go back to school

[@zabariduwab9950]

RA thegammer On God 😂😂😂

[@marcobonilla5605]

RA thegammer ong🤣

[@LegendMkr7]

We need one of these for Barkley and Dreymond. #TripleSingle

[@26SwitchBlade]

@ICY Water Donkeymond

[@blue-phoenix115]

Beef ain't over, it's ongoing

[@forthesakeofthenationalist9375]

And 100 million dollar scrub with a sound of donkey.

[@krlllx]

Hal Jordan original...

[@dusk6159]

Absolutely the complete one of Sir Charles messing around with Draymond

[@andrejalil]

Every time I hear the name JaVale McGee I hear it in Shaq’s voice. So I end up saying it like Shaq, lol. 😆

[@artcarrasco9]

me too

[@nazinas21]

😂😂😂😂

[@leonardpowell1523]

Javalllllleeeee mcgeeeeeee

[@MrTiagoTnT]

Shaq went too far with this beef. It was really unfair and unnecessary.

[@ayyoaprods.]

MrTiagoTnT facts

[@BaaBaaMurraySheep]

MrTiagoTnT fiction

[@ScarredBert]

Javale messes up a lot but sticks around since he’s actually good, meaning he’s prime for shaqtin a fool

[@Outwardpd]

Definitely agree poor McGee's career was permanently tarnished by this, but then again somewhat his own fault for putting up with it for so long and made himself an easy target during the twitter fingers war with his incoherent rambling just digging a deeper ditch.

[@artcarrasco9]

No it was funny AF especially the Dr. Strange skit.

[@byungshin8773]

Nobody: ... Not even a single soul: ... Shaq: JAVAAALE MCGEEEE

[@chukwu_9]

Yea he milked that... I remember hearing that sooo much..

[@Threezus17]

Its so funny though

[@mattmmixes]

Javale is really what got Shaqtin-a-fool rolling

[@NoahNTG]

MCGEEE

[@alikaan5968]

@@mattmmixes that's why he got 2 MVP's a lifetime achievement award and he is in the Shaqtin' Hall of Fame.

[@jackphermiller]

Shaq beefs with everyone

[@seize3]

It's because he's sensitive and can't take it as much as he dishes it out

[@EFunkRock]

Jack Hermiller he has thin skin. Sadly.

[@KingJinzo2125]

jmat444 this^

[@jeditv303]

But he can’t take it when other people have ago at him

[@tylito4764]

It's only beef if you're soft. To others it's called motivation

[@logicaldude3611]

When you said JaVale received a lifetime achievement award on Shaqtin' a Fool, I literally busted out laughing.

[@4o7Clark]

On god!

[@arjjun07]

Shaq is so insecure, he even made his twitter post about his dad’s death about himself being the “most dominant big man”🤦🏽‍♂️

[@adrmax3292]

That's not being insecure...

[@slimluka2947]

hes so sensative cause on the tnt show when anyone makes a slight joke bout him he gets mad and gets personal for no reason it happens a lot with him and barkley barkley is actually a smart guy whos funny shaq has no personality the only thing he does on that show is laugh at barkleys jokes then when someone makes a joke bout him he gets offended and says i have more rings than u im better than u or ur fat shut up he just acts like a big humongous baby

[@harmanjotsingh4230]

@Damon Tul 100 percent

[@harmanjotsingh4230]

@Damon Tul same here I'm only 16 but he is THE freak of nature who would be pretty dominant any era Greatest athlete to have played the sport along with Bron and MJ but by far the strongest Very good fadeaway shot and a defense worth rivaling with bill russell Could have easily averaged 65 or 70 plus ppg in his prime and over 40 or even 45ppg for career if he wanted to If he actively stat padded with goal to break and make records he would have had double the records That 50 ppg season was 62 (in his earlier years) imagineif he continued on the trajectory Otherwise I wouldnt put him above Kareem or Brons resumes nor near MJs crazy career but he still on my mount rushmore Crazy how half of ppl dont even consider him in top teens and put Shaq above him (one of most overrated players ever Hakeem would have embarrassed him if their prime were at same time, neveretheless Hakeem did the deed well in 90s as well)

[@harmanjotsingh4230]

@Damon Tul as damn superhuman Wilt was, he would be undeniably greatest center of all time had he gotten few more rings to compare himself with Kareem The goat argument takes into perspective not just pure skill or athleticism but career resume, longevity, and swag If he won more rings he would be top 2 no doubt ( only reason he is so damn disrespected is cuz he been dead if he maintained the media presence and confident aura of big man, be would still be in conversations like he was in 1990s for top 2) but the fact is he didnt, despite being on a team with Elgin Baylor and Jerry West, but I will give him credit for his health at the time It should be considered he had a relatively short career that would have otherwise been majestic if not for his surgery but the players back then would be just as good if not better had they the resources and nutrition (money to spend on themselves and PEDs) and tech and equipment LeBron is more athletic than MJ and ideal power forward who can play many positions like Magic, but there is a reason why 6'6 MJ is synonymous with basketball (other than the media) Same goes for Kobe The older players WERE playing game mentally but Kobe and MJ were something else It kinda revolves back to why I prefer Hakeem over Shaq who without size was barely any skill at all but Hakeem was renowned for his post play and elite defense and Wilt would have been good with his insane vertical and speed A lot of Wilt is speculation, too many what ifs and probablies, like how probably would have averaged 40 plus in his career and how he could have extended his career with tech of nowadays but fact of matter is he still lost way too many times He didnt have the sexy career like that of MJ or even Bron nor achievements of Kareem

[@OhighOSkater]

If you’re always beefing with somebody, maybe you’re the problem

[@serbonkers4130]

Exactly

[@brotherLee340]

@Kam Y Shaq is mean to other players. Specifically other 7 footers. But he is a hell of a human being. And a genuinely good person That's why folks like him.

[@brotherLee340]

@Kam Y it really wasn't Shaq. It was the media. And eventually the fans.

[@MMLL03]

Kam Mike he has beef with lots of other players, he’s a toxic ass dude

[@brotherLee340]

@Kam Y Shaq had a small segment on a show at the time

So nobody remembers when Ernie got on Shaq and told him to end the beef on TNT? Ernie wasn't playing.

[@pitakon]

Despite the workplace Ernie has always been a professional.

[@soullessSiIence]

This show is half ass informed. This video was so rushed despite having all the time in the world due to the virus

[@eyeconqueror1185]

Kent Jousel Austria They know they don’t need Shaq on their show

[@blazederaze2929]

Despair how would the virus make an online show have all of the time in the world???

[@eyeconqueror1185]

Blaze Deraze Because he has all the time in the world therefor he think everyone does

[@bahjamohamed7775]

Respect kd i love when someone stands up when not alot of ppl would stand up for u

[@dushawnpaige4866]

How she did the whole laughing at others makes me feel better about myself, and stared at the camera was classic comedy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂⭐️

[@AJ_Tammaro]

Do Antonio Brown’s beef with reality

[@simpsbelongtothegulags3702]

Whut

[@lostgio9368]

That video wouldn't be TOO LONG😂

[@boxscorestuffer6217]

that vid would be 1 year long lmfaooo

[@carryeveryday910]

Pretty sure it’s brain damage and if so that’s terrible.

[@theoffspring1232]

@@carryeveryday910 Yeah, you can kinda pinpoint his change in personality. 2016 playoffs, Burfict's helmet-to-helmet hit on Brown changed him forever.

[@nandwani88]

Oh. A Shaq beef. Wonder who started it.....

[@ihorizon3481]

Definitely not shaq,shaq never starts anything

[@yisman7398]

@@ihorizon3481 haha, exactly

[@bespren6542]

Shaq a sensitive Bully.. good in bullying but when you hit back he will get mad.

[@putitinreverseterry]

He's a loose cannon and lets comments get under his skin but at the end of the day he'd ragdoll anybody who made him mad, which would forsure make his victim mad

[@gregsizemo8143]

And that's why Chuck stay on his ass lol

[@Nice-sm5hr]

@@putitinreverseterry being huge and being able to kick someone’s ass because they told truths about you means nothing. It makes you a pathetic worm of a person actually

[@hub3rty]

Javale reacted that way in 2017 because Shaq out of nowhere just decided to make a "highlight reel" of Javale (6:53) despite the fact that almost all the plays in the "highlight reel" were in 2012 and 2013 which was 4 seasons ago at that time, and Javale hasn't been on Shaqtin. At that point Mcgee felt like Shaq was just picking on him and he had to say something

[@jayden12242]

I kinda see where Javale is coming from, Shaq constantly would put him on shaqtin even if the play wasn’t even that bad.

[@tbow13gbr22]

Javale does need to toughen up a bit and just accept the fact that people will mock you when you mess up as spectacularly as he does sometimes Mc but Shaq definitely took it too far.

[@tbow13gbr22]

ShadowAngel how about that goaltend that they literally showed in this video. How was that Shaqtin worthy? Personally I agree with the call that it wasn’t a clean block, but that doesn’t make it a bonehead play. The guy got really high off the ground to make an incredible block and just got there a little late.

[@jayden12242]

ShadowAngel the missed euro step play wasn’t bad at all, any other player it wouldn’t have been on shaqtin a fool. Even Chuck and Kenny were saying it wasn’t that bad

[@jeditv303]

Exactly

[@jaym8988]

@@tbow13gbr22 As a man, you do have to have some kind of thick skin. But if you got hell your whole life, eventually you have to say something. JaVale took it for a while. I would say he was tough. At some point you have to stand up for yourself. If you don't, it may never stop.

[@themexologist1347]

I love Shaq, but he's a bully. He's never had his ass kicked, so he acts like one.

[@MultiKillerface]

@Kam Mike when you're 7"1 325lbs and no one can move you, why would you do anything different.

[@leokizzo3515]

Lol what’s wrong with that? What makes it funny is that no one can out bully him which makes him unstoppable

[@Elijooooo]

He said he used to bully people until someone had a seizure while he was bullying him

[@SB-ou5yp]

@@MultiKillerface Yao Ming disagrees. He stood his ground and Shaq respected that

[@legoatfan1499]

I think he just wants these big men to be better. But Shaq has to know they cant all be like him

[@ActuallyHim]

Shaq gets a new Yacht - "What should I name it?" Me : Freethrow, so you can never sink it. ._.

[@Benkenobi8118]

Oh, snap!

[@gregsizemo8143]

Stop bullying Shaq. Thats uncalled for lol

[@akaashikrish3834]

😂😂😂😂

[@AlexRodriguez-ue1xc]

Niice one!!! It would look good too in the back of a batch "The freethrow"🏀

[@Paul-zs7rd]

"JAVAAAAAAAAAAALE MCGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"

[@kelvinpineda5233]

MAHHH MAIN MANN WUSSUP BB

[@Ellivation]

Shaq is super duper sensitive. Won't be surprised to see him on here again lol

[@star.l0rd]

A good ol Pisces

[@Ellivation]

Lol, I'm a Pisces too so I agree!

[@star.l0rd]

@@Ellivation lol me too bro. Good vibes your way my friend.

[@Ellivation]

@@star.l0rd likewise brother. Be safe out here

[@Zblactookyohat]

SHAQ?

[@knoda2603]

It did went too far but If I said it wasn’t entertaining I’d be lying

[@zook420000]

it did went too far

[@itzlevelz]

Yes it did

[@tre.jluster2574]

I don’t think it went too far. Javale would make outrageously bad plays sometimes and they were rightfully subject to ridicule. Javale legitimately tried to dunk from the free throw line in a game and missed. You’re going to be made fun of for it. Yes, sometimes he was put on Shaqtin for minor offenses, but that only happened because he had prior history of making very big mistakes that were very funny. I honestly see nothing wrong with it.

[@ydcee3123]

Knoda2k, what's entertaining is your english. 'It did went too far'???

[@ydcee3123]

@@tre.jluster2574 That's language for a bully.

[@Dark_Saibot]

I still remember Shaq saying “Tragic Brunson alert!” The good ol days

[@nielspeterlyck592]

After watching JaVale's vlogs from the bubble, you shouldn't be able to have nothing but respect for the man. Such a nice guy and a hard worker

[@jameskub5609]

3:46 why does JaVale look like he's about to tell the class how disappointed he is???

[@MylotheZooLovingScientist]

Bruh 😂

[@ItzHTFizz]

💀💀💀

[@ia6619]

I paused the video to read the comments and I paused it at exactly 3:46 on the pic lol

[@bornanagaming3329]

Look like an even more depressed Kid Cudi

[@GatCat]

J. Mcgee has SHINED for the lakers and has passed the eye test. Amazing talent, selfless player. It’s great having him on the team.

[@brotherLee340]

McGee was never a terrible player. He was in the NBA for a reason. He still goofy as hell tho

[@emanuelmartinez7267]

@@brotherLee340 physical tools are there the guy just has zero basketball IQ and awareness

[@twotonkatrucks]

@@emanuelmartinez7267 if he literally had no basketball IQ and awareness there is no way he would be in the NBA.

[@tb4151]

twotonkatrucks he’s a pretty good rim protector

[@brotherLee340]

@kill everyone I clearly said he not a terrible player. But he only averages 6 pts and 6 rbs so I wouldn't say he a baller. I'm just saying he goofy. That's not a bad thing.

[@Martinlavell]

When she said "🥜 in the mouth" I almost died. 🤣🤣🤣

[@shanenolan85]

Martian Martin Same 💯🤣😂🤣

[@putitinreverseterry]

why you acting like shaq aint @ him directly after that tweet for a location so they can squash the beef man to man with knuckles & the crazy part Javale didnt want no part of it. He's lucky shaqs momma stopped the beef, Shaq was ready to fr ragdoll javale next time he saw him

[@j.gibson6568]

Something tells me that's the FIRST time she's ever referenced something like that...LOL

[@deeznaats8857]

"Laughing at others makes me feel better about myself." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@DPNP-ls7ro]

Dat face 🤣🤣

[@virushasdetectedawindows8381]

it wouldnt be a shaqtin episode without JAVALE MCGEE

[@Threezus17]

Fax

[@hendrixjoe555]

Everyone was hype hearing javale McGee name

[@LowBudgetJustinY]

and of course how could you forget STUPERMAN IS IN THE BUILDING!!!

[@MrOuchiez]

His name alone is comedy gold, how can one resist ESPECIALLY when the guy named McGhee is also a bumbling and bone-headed buffoon?? Impossible.

[@des0163]

Nobody Everybody on the internet: 1:50

[@JoshStern23]

This was the most accurate comment I've ever read

[@dusk6159]

Finally an accurate and useful nodoby-meme

[@acejhd2308]

3:46 looks the substitute teacher waiting for the class to quiet down

[@Mamba219]

Javale McGee's Shaqtin' a Fool appearances were the lifeblood of that segment in the early 2010's, and I loved them so much. In fact, I think all my favorite Shaqtin's were Javale, except that one time Michael Beasley ran the break.

[@MrAVGNdude]

Shaq is the most sensitive insecure bigman in nba history... This is the same guy that lied on David Robinson just so he could play the underdog victim role

[@umarb7325]

he is and if you stand up to him the bully he used to be comes out and starts making threats. You really have to manage his ego if youre around him and that's the worst kind of friend to have

[@arizonaFIREent]

mcgee sounds like a crybaby

[@jflack6]

MrAVGNdude ... that we know of.

[@n3rds3y3vi3w]

MrAVGNdude probably has something to do w how his dad raised him. He was a hardcore disciplinarian who raised him w more tough love than praise. Perfect way to raise a bully. Just a theory.

[@youngchris111]

apparently you haven't heard of javale mcgee...dudes worse but okay lol

[@kobebryant5443]

Shaq is a big ass bully man. Takes everything so personal

[@ky5059]

Your name fits perfect with your comment

[@chuyozuna2398]

Kobe Bryant he’s a sellout and a Uncle Tom

[@ike45mc]

I do honestly wonder if Shaq will start being more serious now that Kobe is gone. I know it had a big effect on him, and maybe he will even mature a bit more.

[@Shado09246]

He's always been like that. He can dish it out but can't take it when someone hits back

[@LunaticTheCat]

@@ike45mc Doubt it.

[@sp00kdagul]

Were all quarantined and cant get out, and you release this stuff?! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@Itz_Ivennn]

And now Javale a ring away from tying Shaq

[@grasseater6786]

He almost got one in Suns

[@eddiesanchez551]

It was fun at first I can't lie. When your mom has to get involved for any reason it is too far.Let's be honest tho on the wizards and nuggets jaVale made hella mistakes

[@LowBudgetJustinY]

Yea you have to admit most of those fails were funny but he improved with the Lakers this year :)

[@eddiesanchez551]

@@LowBudgetJustinY I was really skeptical about him and Dwight but glad they proved me wrong

[@mandu6665]

All McGee had to say was, "A legend. A top 5 GOAT center with lots of rings. Imagine what he could have done if he exercised and didn't get fat in LA."

[@SmugTomato]

Shaqtin' A Fool 100% destroyed JaVale McGee's reputation as a player. Almost every I knew thought he was absolute garbage and even now I still immediately think of his lowlights on SAF whenever his name comes up. It's sad, because as you mentioned, he was pretty solid and actually played a decent role in those Warriors' Championship runs.

[@Rich-km7pr]

I'd say his run with the Warriors changed everyone's perception of him.

[@SmugTomato]

@Rich-km7pr I would say so, yeah. Also helps that Shaq stopped putting him on every segment.

[@kbshowtyme]

This video makes me want to watch Shaqton A Fool. Thanks SBNation!!!

[@riz3310]

5:34 this look is just hilarious! Looking forward to more videos from you.

[@antoniohayes108]

This is like the third beef history Shaq has been in. I’m starting to think some of this is his fault 😂

[@Head318Hunter]

Some ? Some ?

[@aznpikachu215]

It is pretty much his fault. He acts pretty much like a immature person. I guess it's his form of entertainment on screen or off screen.

[@545047]

Antonio Hayes The Dwight Howard one was definitely his fault

[@gardofuentes363]

@@545047 The beef with Kobe Bryant though, I think Shaq is right on that one.

[@545047]

Gardo Fuentes I feel like that one was about 50/50. But I know Kobe wasn’t the easiest person to work with, so I don’t put that one solely on Shaq

[@ItsMrComedyvlogsandmore]

Nobody: Shaq: JAVALE MCGEE

[@derpinated]

It's Mr. C BARBECUE CHICKEN

[@NewYork975]

Javaleeeeee McGeeeeeewe, Shaquin’ A Fool Hall of Famer. This video reminded me that Javale is such a crybaby. 😂

[@demikblike2656]

I Just Really Really Love This Channel!!! It's Amazing The Way You Guys Break It Down

[@vijion2020]

Great video keep up the great work ! I'm telling you 20 years from now this will be his legacy and he'll love it

[@michelecozzarin]

To be fair, despite JaVale always doing anything to make a fool out of himself on the court, Shaq has gotten really out of hand with him, he became a real bully towards him

[@cako666]

Typical Shaq stuff. If you think about it, it makes sense, do you think that people messed with him when when he was kid? He probably was 6"2 by the time he was 12.

[@AV-sd7cq]

Carlos Acevedo probably got bullied till he figured out he can hold somebody down and clap some cheeks nam sayin

[@cako666]

@@AV-sd7cq I mean, he doesn't strike me as a gentle gentle giant turned bad tbh. He strikes me as someone who has never had to face real consequences because most people avoid fighting guys double their size. Just a random sunday thought lol

[@26SwitchBlade]

@@cako666 yeah. The rest of us would have been taught a lesson if we stepped over the line. Who the hell was going to teach shaq that lesson

[@yusufcagowayne1990]

That's what you call bullying lol

[@penaltyflag366]

It's wild cuz when this feud started javale actually got like 30 times better and has been doing good ever since it's like it fueled him to play harder

[@chukwu_9]

Idk about that..

[@chuyozuna2398]

G 18 and since then, Shaqtin a fool hasn’t been funny at all

[@eternal60214]

This beef started when he was in his 2nd-3rd year. Of course he would get better

[@antviv]

he was going to get better regardless. shaq is just a man baby

[@aegonii8471]

Slatternly Skaghalter He’s starting for the Lakers though

[@satta2023]

As a Laker fan who has watched every Laker season since 1987, of course Shaq is the man. But, I don't understand why Shaq has to attack all these big men as if he's got insecurity issues. JaVel was actually really good as a Laker too. Excellent rebounder and shot blocker, as well as a great teammate.

[@iskender1327]

Clara Morris sounds like the mum from the Incredibles, and that’s a compliment

[@darthstarfire]

Oh my she does. They sound like they have something in their mouth.

[@johnnylebay2059]

Shaq is actually really immature and mean spirited...never really moved his personality too far away from being a ten year old bully...

[@jeremyd7607]

Johnny LeBay yet he gives millions of dollars to charity every year because that’s so mean spirited and immature am I right

[@slackerofhell]

Johnny LeBay that guy is so petty and spiteful. God forbid you mention Steve Nash. Suddenly he has a tantrum.

[@khalidbrown743]

@@jeremyd7607 yes he's still a bully and immature lmao.

[@johnnylebay2059]

@@jeremyd7607 lol which celebrity DOESN'T give to charity? It's not that I really hate Shaq it's just that I can't help but notice that side of his character a lot. Going after JaVale on purpose just for the laughs every week proves it. He singlehandedly turned him into a meme. Completely ruined his reputation and legacy. Just for some laughs. That's a classic bully move. And he never admitted to being wrong. It literary took his mom to get him to stop. If that's not acting like a ten year old then nothing is. He ceirtanly lost a lot of my respect with it.

[@flyntcoal4608]

Johnny LeBay mans would have literally no legacy to speak of if it weren’t for Shaq

[@chunyinanimation]

Although it's all over, we still get to watch the old videos, great entertainment

[@Valspartame_Maelstrom]

her face when she said we all have stuff we regret from college..damn, I felt that.

[@tonystyles4040]

When i saw this thumbnail I screamed “YESSSS” out loud

[@dusk6159]

@J Dee Carter Oh absolutely, or at least, top tier Seth would be the best in any scenario over anyone, for these kinds of best beefs and rich material.

[@jayc775]

And then you heard who was narrating it and screamed NO

[@rydawg26]

I remember when joking I said to my dad I hope JaVale McGee wins finals mvp...he proceeds to get stuffed by the rim on a dunk about 10 seconds later

[@odonnellcaleb]

Whats crazy is..I think he had that kind of potential. Dude might be the most athletic center I have ever seen. Dwight can jump higher and has more muscle...But Javalle is a really smooth athlete..He's one of the first bigs they could talk about "running the floor like a deer". But I think it's between the two of them. Young Shaq is definitely up there but I feel like the Shaq we think about is the one who just bullied everyone (He did have really quick feet even when he was big though). If you pull up a highlight reel of Javale you would swear you were looking at an all time great player. It looked hilarious seeing him try to dunk from the free throw line on a fast break...but there's a reason he thought he could do it..I guarantee he could do it with ease in practice. I think his biggest problem was confidence and being on two awful teams with bad culture to start his career. If you watch him play streetball he has 3 point range EASY. Don't get me wrong I don't think he could be a big time scorer...But with his leaping ability, if he was injected with confidence and good coaching early in his career, I think he could have been like a 12, 12, 3 blocks defensive player of the year discussion every single season kind of player.

[@odonnellcaleb]

Fun fact I remember reading an article about NBA players you'd never believe are geniuses...JaVale had 4.5 GPA in highschool. He's legit one of the smartest players in the NBA lol

[@dusk6159]

@@odonnellcaleb Just lowest basketball IQ I guess lol, and yes, those Wilt-alike perfectly apt (for Center, and beyond, on the court/positions) bodies and athleticism, definitely everyone saw his potential.

[@CantStopFade]

Caleb O'Donnell high school gpa doesn’t translate to being genius or smart but more so to hard working and dedication

[@underpressure07140]

@@odonnellcaleb Case in point, Westbrook had a 3.9 GPA in high school

[@athirdwhy9734]

All JM had to do is remind Shaq that Kobe ran him out of LA.

[@Rickle_Pick23]

This was all a masterclass on how NOT to be as a grown adult.

[@chasemorris5045]

Every time Shaq says “JAVALE MCGEE” an angel gets its wings

[@kentedward9656]

Kudos to the Warriors organization defending Mcgee. I remember last year they also talked to the league about the Cavs waiving Patrick Mccaw after 3 days of signing him.

[@gardofuentes363]

They needed McGee in the playoffs in top form and he delivered. I would even say he was the difference maker. Had Kerr and Durant now stepped in, they probably lost.

[@XBlakeFreemanX]

When the librarian starts making NBA videos

[@arontenorio7260]

Great job on the video. Good job. You got some talent and have an intriguing personality. You're a gem stay safe and take care of yourself.

[@_lumpia]

Shaq almost ended Javale’s career

[@86byrdman]

He really did, and I think that was part of the reason why JaVale was mad at Shaq for this. Before JaVale came to the Warriors, he was a joke because of the Shaq thing. Coming to the Warriors and winning two titles in some ways help save JaVale's career, even though he matured a little bit more when he came to the Warriors. Now he's on the Lakers, and could win another one if this NBA season resumes.

[@ciaojay7025]

True. People almost forgot that he's a good rim protector, a center that will run in fast break and a very good rim roller. It already hurt his playing minutes

[@pdraonogueira]

You left out that time at the 17's finals when javale went to a game with a shaq hat and it was glorious

[@buzzfreak8551]

And now he is a gold medalist!!

[@matthewrusinyak2777]

Been waiting for this one

[@xaea-xiitusk1920]

I learned of JaVale McGee through Shaqtin A Fool and became a big fan of McGee afterwards. I honestly thank Shaq for making me notice McGee and how hard McGee works. Respect for a man who goes hard and honestly isn't afraid of looking bad because he gives 100% versus players who hang back to conserve energy and who just does what is good enough/ bare minimum. And JaVale McGee was right in his criticism - the joke went too far as to affect McGee's reputation amongst teams and it would have affected signing and essentially his career. And to be honest if Shaq softened up and balanced praise on McGee I would love to hear that trademark "JAVAAALE MCGEEEE" continuously. I'm a big fan of them both and I hope they settle their beef

[@kevinsuh3493]

Shaq just does this with everyone. Yao Ming, Dwight Howard just to name a few .

[@SuperRealSkillz]

Yao Schooled him though

[@brotherLee340]

@@SuperRealSkillz and that's why Shaq respected Yao. They were actually cool off the court. The rest of the guys couldn't handle Shaq and Dwight basically tried to steal Shaqs stello. So I don't blame him for going at Howard.

[@chrisjon8563]

And is it wrong for mcgee to retaliate ? so everyone has to just be cool if shaq makes you angry >

[@kagescar]

Shaqs funny and normally I would say it's not so bad but with javale it got out of hand, like it stopped being funny and was getting corny like leave the dude alone he was trying so hard to make fun of javale

[@Nice-sm5hr]

Stop, he didn’t take it this far with everyone

[@darraarljod8911]

Needed this.

[@kendostick34]

When are we all going to understand that Shaq was a phenomenal, unstoppable big man at his peak and that he was also unable to handle that anybody else could have some of the spotlight, was a bully and is desperate for everyone’s attention

[@villian99918]

All it took was for penny to get a little recognition and he wanted out. He couldn't handle someone else getting attention alongside him. His relationship with Kobe was bound to fail from the beginning because Shaq was too much of a diva

[@seize3]

This is one of funniest titles I've seen 😂😂😂

[@charlieasplin2032]

Javale will always be the shaqtin’ GOAT

[@mattmmixes]

3 time Shaqtin-a-fool MVP

[@ValensBellator]

Shaq always takes things too far and gets angry too quickly. That said, Javale McGee regularly produced some of the most bizarre, hilarious bloopers I’ve ever seen. By the very nature of the show he almost always had to be on every episode 😂

[@Exhibit_C_me]

Am I the only one who finds it hilarious that this trending 😂. Shaq still throw shade till this day..😂💯

[@chrisfloyd7316]

That goal tend still makes me wheeze.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

Chuck called it: “it’s personal, Kenny.”

[@gardofuentes363]

He doesi it with Chuck all the time in arguments where he ends his with his rings.

[@ryublueblanka]

This is a classic case of projecting/projection on Shaq's part. Shaq is notoriously sensitive and air headed. Shaq literally needed something like this to keep his fragile ego in tact. I know Shaq better than most as a lifetime Laker myself...

[@AirRusher1992]

"JAVALE MCGEE!!!" Man I missed hearing that on Shaqtin' a Fool not even in other times where they look at some classic Shaqtin moments and this beef is the reason why.

[@jeffreyxu6430]

McGee is actually really improved over the years. He was just a joke on Shaqtin a Fool, but on the Lakers, he's a really good rim protector and is 9th in blocked shots and is a good roll man. He's really turned it around

[@ericsilver9401]

Someone should do "the creation of SB nation deserves a deep rewind"

[@EldaMengisto]

I hear that a lot! This would be good for an April Fool's episode, should that happen.

[@ericsilver9401]

@@EldaMengisto what do you heresat?

[@EldaMengisto]

@@ericsilver9401 People make those comments a lot on their videos as a request. I personally think it would be better if they joked about how they ended up joining the team or creating the website, rather than being serious.

[@buddyfats4768]

i really doubt many people would unironcially want to watch that.

[@ericsilver9401]

@@buddyfats4768 your opinion is void

[@BirdGang6]

Javale McGee has an NBA title and an Olympic gold medal! That’s all he needs to remember!

[@WWENFLfan]

lol good video the little cutaway jokes were funny

[@cobyclarkradio7866]

BEEF HISTORY! GIVE US A SHAWN MICHAELS AND BRET HART EPISODE PLEASE!!!

[@jerryworld3656]

AK41_MT13 WOW

[@mentok3027]

that would be a veggie burger, artificial beef

[@TheBennyBaboon]

Hahahaha I'd watch that lol

[@noahr8702]

Nah we talk bout real sports here

[@cobyclarkradio7866]

Noah R this dude😂 it don’t matter, real or fake, BEEF IS BEEF, and they had a huge amount of it.

[@richard_lisondra]

Shaq: Shaqtin a fool! Everybody on the internet: 2:33

[@maxchavez5032]

The people in this comment section act like they're so disappointed in shaq but I can guarantee you'll laughed at JAVALE MCGEE.

[@isaacmadhwan445]

people wouldve laughed at the Shaqtin A Fool segments but when the twitter beef started it seemed like a bully beating someone down for no good reason

[@jeffallen55]

There were plenty of times JaVale deserved to be on the segment. But Shaq would just dig for reasons to feature him. He was like one of those guys on reddit that don't like what someone says, so they go through the user's post history and downvote every comment they've ever made. It went from funny to annoying to pathetic.

[@KG-oq4uq]

If I saw the plays he made I’d laugh at it and move on. Shaq Literally targeted McGee

[@gardofuentes363]

You can laugh with someone instead of at someone.

[@SteeZy644]

I mean, yeah we did. I didn’t know about the twitter beef tho and that did get out of hand.

[@MishoChampion14]

5:10 the instinct is to pass/lob the ball to the open player (farried in this case) once you're tumbling mid-air it gets progressively difficult to do so ...

[@happytimes8623]

Please do 2014 UEFA Champions League Final as your next rewind

[@aident0642]

Enter name here nah spurs vs Chelsea may 2nd 2016

[@aident0642]

K Pinn3d expect a 4-1 win has no storyline, where as that north London derby had storylines more than just the game.

[@aident0642]

If you chose a real vs athletico game you do the one 3/4 years later in Portugal cl final

[@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1]

@K Pinn3d I mean that game ties in with Leicester winning the league could be a massive rewinder still

[@bigfish6742]

Real sports only on this channel

[@soulchorea]

Shaq is the king of taking things too far. Also the king of "can dish it out but can't take it"

[@jbmp1390]

Shaq is the definition of "Can dish it out but can't take it".

[@harrybarnes9080]

It might’ve went a little too far, but I can’t lie. I crack up every time I watch shaqtin’

[@yuch1102]

yeah this is why I love Charles for trolling Shaq on Inside, Charles knows how to make Shaq mad, shaq's every response is "rings rings rings"

[@sambriglia9295]

The Beef History I didn’t even realize I needed

[@registame2878]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Great review; I really enjoyed that!

[@joelcaffey1750]

I love your voice - amazing vid!

[@Flamingbro69]

Forget Dominique Wilkins, Javale McGee was a real Highlight Reel with his Great Moments throughout his career.