Shaq Reveals Which Myths About Him are True

There are many myths floating around about Shaq and his fascinating life. Jimmy wanted to get to the bottom of these legends to find out which are true and which are false - so we played a little game called “SHAQ or BULLSHAQ?”
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[@hbomb8236]

Proof that shaq completed the main story in life and now he's just doing side quests

[@JJnator209]

Let me guess, you still say invisible Cena jokes

[@emilio1516]

@@JJnator209 also most of shaq stories ar bs, he just like telling sotires

[@fourteen8490]

he’s literally just doing a interview lmao

[@stealthattack2209]

Lol

[@showwhite7320]

@@emilio1516 "also most of shaq stories ar bs, he just like telling sotires" This.

[@Scott-wq5lk]

I have a lot of respect for Shaq; dude has attained the American Dream and never changed or compromised who he was

[@vekinijebitno]

watch conan obrien's podcast with him, he talks about his upbringing and why he is the way he is... an amazing listen, cant recommend enough

[@tanushbhatt1419]

@@vekinijebitno favourite episode of CB needs a friend to date for me

[@WillBravoNotEvil]

Now you've got me wondering. Is there someone who achieved the American dream and changed radically?

[@fineline8348]

watch Inside the Nba and u will start hating shaq and see how much of a whiny jealous sensitive guy he is lol

[@ZekeNova]

He is a national hero!!!

[@Pwop_]

Years ago i read that when Shaq got drafted he went to a water park to celebrate and when they were gonna close for the day he offered them cash to stay open because he was having too much fun

[@population-_-420]

I also read that because of love Shaq left the Lakers

[@roodelinjean8290]

He’s fun 🤩 he’s been to China 🇨🇳 to perform as a career DJ.

[@Ty-vj4wg]

He got drafted to Vietnam and was excited about it? That’s true badassery.

[@mattpassos5689]

@@roodelinjean8290 he was also a sheriff for a little while idk if he still is

[@roodelinjean8290]

@@mattpassos5689 wow 🤩 jack of all trades

[@dabbyt3800]

I love how Shaq immediately asks if Jimmy Wants to buy the genie suit 😂😂😂😂😂

[@schooly9615]

Jesus Christ loves you

[@Shimod01]

@@schooly9615 amen 🙏

[@keanuismyfather7477]

@@schooly9615 how?? He doesn’t even know me! Oh… 🤭 so that’s who’s been staking me for the past 6 months. Where’s his address ima report your man Jesus to the police. What a creep

[@d.gilliard3645]

I hate that him saying "I was pissed" as he tells the story of ripping a urinal off the wall didn't get acknowledged.

[@countrylyricist]

For real. That was great wording. And it just got completely ignored.

[@leesstream1533]

That was a really good pun should've been called.

[@Chisholm7]

we caught it , that’s what counts

[@samirehman9344]

I was hoping for a *badum tss*

[@TheALVINtaker]

They pissed the mun--I mean, missed the pun

[@dasshorts7800]

Shaq is the most laid-back OG ever. “You ever eat a live dinosaur bone?” “Yeah I did that.”

[@John-ct9zs]

What age does someone become an OG? Just curious. I'm like 10-12 years younger then Shaq, and younger guys are already calling me an OG.

[@itsmeprasad1987]

No they call you omni….

[@michaelmcmahon4996]

@@John-ct9zs you become an oG when oGs start calling you oG

[@MountainMan7.62x39]

It was actually three

[@jpg6296]

​@@John-ct9zs40s

[@JacksonMeyer]

I could watch Shaq content all day - he is just a larger than life dude

[@schooly9615]

Jesus Christ loves you

[@dthehacker9513]

Literally

[@beverlyb1805]

@@schooly9615 Jesus hates me, I am a sinner.

[@iamsydneydianeofficial]

@@beverlyb1805 weirdo

[@emerson2433]

@@beverlyb1805 He ate with the worst of sinnners though. And eating with someone back then was a sign of extreme respect and love

[@austinmyhre4513]

“I was pissed.” That was a good one 😂

[@richardvazquez3637]

Yeah, jimmy missed that one!!!

[@MachinimaCommentary1]

Pun intended haha

[@gdamachustle]

Wow! That pun zipped right by me until I read your comment. Lol 😂😆

[@sadunozer2241]

Shaq literally and figuratively has the biggest heart. I luv u shaqqq

[@gabesegun7966]

What do you mean literally big heart?

[@bosoxdanc1]

@@gabesegun7966 uh, well, he's 7'1".

[@osamasheth6095]

no. he doesnt. do ur research. hes a bad person. makes fun of players as a job.

[@shawnerr5786]

@@osamasheth6095 hah shut up buddy. he critiques them to motivate them and make the better. In the 90s players got really bullied not like today

[@mirandahacket729]

@@gabesegun7966 Your heart is the size of your fist. His fist is way bigger than the average male human so his heart is obviously bigger.

[@aaronbrungardt2917]

I admire Shaq, not just as a basketball player, but he has done well for himself, his family, and has helped out many over the years. He's a real smart dude, and has adjusted well to life outside of sports.

[@pierrerochon7271]

DUDE - U are a journalist - quit your day job!!

[@morapelimokokomali7907]

So refreshing how little he takes himself seriously

[@jitlv]

well he's a clown, that's what they do

[@SeanDaNerd]

Except when you talk about basketball. He doesn’t play when it comes to his legacy

[@egg-iu3fe]

spoken like a person who knows nothing about shaq

[@TheBrendanzn]

Yeah except when Chuck makes fun of him, then all of a sudden it's "How many rings you got Chuck?" 🤣

[@TheDendra7]

Except when you make a joke at his expense or question his game.

[@vissantana8171]

Imagine being strong and big enough to just freaking jank 5 urinals of the wall

[@tigersunruss]

Yeah and I was proud I ripped a mailbox off a post in anger once but here's Shaq taking urinals off the wall. My question is even after the first one isn't there a water pipe broken now?

[@lk1869]

It makes sense. After all, he is the reason the basketball nets had to be improved- he kept breaking them.

[@johnnybravoBoyah]

I doubt he did or could

[@vissantana8171]

@@johnnybravoBoyah he benches 350 pounds like it’s a warm up I’m pretty sure he can 🤣. Shaq has actually entered legit strongman comps something I didn’t know.

[@DuckHunterGaming]

@@johnnybravoBoyah He literally ripped the whole backboard off, not the rim, the whole backboard TWICE.

[@elizabethwolf4049]

Shaq is such nice person. I could watch him all day do kind things. I wish other famous people would be more like him. He is truly a blessing to this world.

[@ccdogpark]

You must not have ever watched him play basketball.

[@Cheersthewinners]

@@ccdogpark seriously??? Basketball back in the 90’s was very serious and physical. Its a man’s game and very aggressive. Men are very aggressive especially while they’re competing. His on the court persona doesn’t have anything to do with his day to day personality.

[@ccdogpark]

@@Cheersthewinners If they had let Wilt just run over people the way Shaq did he would have won the championship every year.

[@humdrumdontsuccumb]

One of the nicest and most approachable celebs around.

[@DamianLillardno1glazer]

stop, hes an insecure manchild who cant take a joke

[@jejenner123]

@@DamianLillardno1glazer how does that invalidate being nice and approachable?

[@DamianLillardno1glazer]

@@jejenner123 because hes not? he takes everything too seriously

[@callmeshaggy5166]

You can approach him but he may not acknowledge you. Saw him do this during the Vegas Grand Prix, the host approached him during the nationally televised pit walk before the race and Shaq acted like the guy didn't even exist.

[@alexv9909]

I love how Shaq is relaxed while answering true 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@space4391]

Shaq: Who would get a haircut while eating? Also Shaq: Destroyed a car to be like hulk

[@ariaN-wz4yd]

Accurate

[@MrCraigdonovan]

What a great guy, I'd love to meet him. He's so chilled & down to earth.

[@markedmondswon1613]

I agree with you on that

[@HypnosisBear]

No doubt about that! He's a very wholesome guy :)

[@johnnyv.5142]

That was a funny segment. Shaq is rich and famous but still down to earth! He can roll with the punches with his infectious sense of humor!

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏾

[@theycallmemrboombastic6870]

Dude is a legend not just in sport but in life

[@MK-qs6os]

Shaq is one of the very few celebrities I really care to meet one day. Much respect Shaq.

[@K-Dub67]

Shaq is one of the coolest down to earth, humble, & giving super stars of all time!! Not only is he a NBA Hall of Famer, he’s a Hall of Fame Person!💯 If only a lot more so called Super Stars would be approach life like Shaq!💯

[@jgrabowski21]

Shut up, Kenny

[@jakemiller1467]

The hell he is… he’s not humble at all and is constantly getting butt hurt by people not thinking hes one of the best centers ever

[@K-Dub67]

@@jakemiller1467 we can agree to disagree! 👊🏽✌🏾

[@lanceross1035]

@@K-Dub67 Nice answer. No need to come to blows over this, but I agree with Kenny that Shaq is a great guy.

[@lanceross1035]

@@jgrabowski21 A little harsh Joe. Kenny is just expressing his opinion.

[@topheradkins2275]

I'm not a big shoe guy but Shaq's shoes are sick. Also yeah he is a pretty solid dude. I liked him, then he became a cop/crossing guard and I realized he was a legend.

[@chieftoad7367]

U snapped bro but to inform u he was legend before those acting roles

[@dowhatiwantc7637]

@@chieftoad7367 no he is really a cop as far as I know I don’t think he’s referencing grown ups 2 lol

[@stevenarviso8849]

Shaq is a legend and so humble.

[@dixie_normous1252]

Guillermo was happy to get put in the sleeper hold 😂

[@Pwop_]

The goat security guy 😭😂

[@mthunziphakathi4215]

This guy let two all time boy bands record in his' studio for $25. Recording sessions are expensive AF. He was just being a cool guy.

[@mariamanb7438]

I want a book or movie about his life he has so many funny/interesting stories😂😂

[@viresproductions]

At 6:14 Shaq didn't know that about himself but thought "that sounds like a great idea, yes" 😂

[@jacquelinehoang4357]

Proud and joy from Newark, NJ and remains humble despite all the fame and fortune. God bless Shaq for all you do for The Boys & Girls Club you’re always giving back. Great role model for our youth.

[@mrtelechi]

What a naturally funny man...Brilliant interview.

[@quinnsouthall6633]

Shaq has so many legendary stories this game is a regular occurrence

[@mavenfrankeus7287]

"I tore five urinals off the wall. I was pissed." Shaq the comedian (even though nobody reacted here).

[@Glamst.447]

Lol I got to meet him in real life when I was a security officer at the Toyota center in Houston, he was coming to watch the Houston rockets play. It was so funny because as he came through the door he had to duck down to come inside, he’s a huge teddy bear 😂

[@lordomiotek]

love how almost all of them were true

[@vincentknight27]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@boreeeeee]

This guy is just pure entertainment 😂

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

I love Shaq! What an amazing human being.

[@abbasa4332]

Just love Shaq , he’s just seems like a good person

[@travelbonne4872]

Shaq is such a decent person. I love watching anything that he is on.

[@johnnybravoBoyah]

O'Neil is cool af , wish he was my older brother Hes genuine and kind

[@drbabyraccoon8074]

Shaq is so awesome! I love watching him be interviewed !!

[@leovalverde1508]

Shaq may be the real life "Most Interesting Man Alive."

[@MiguelAngel-xe3lz]

Especially with that Google investment

[@restothis917]

Although Shaq is quite interesting, Christopher Lee still holds the most interesting man alive.

[@raidernation9920]

The Dos Equis guy gotta be a close 2nd

[@maxaj6116]

Imma say him and snoop dogg

[@benroth651]

Look up Theo Von

[@laksirigunasekera6878]

older he gets , more humble he becomes. as all we should.

[@timatkinson9291]

Just a great man. God keep blessing you Shaquille!!!!

[@inariknicks9291]

Lol I love Shaq. A real stand up guy. Most respects to him.

[@lonnieknight9187]

Shaq is truly one of a kind

[@timothystephenson2498]

3:33, He was literally pissed, ya know, from pulling the urinal off the wall and all. lol May 27th, 2022, Friday, 10:28AM

[@2010drive]

Jimmy's laugh kills everything

[@atulyajain876]

Hes one of the most humble guys out there i think❤️

[@djsunnypevents]

He's a pure legend!

[@rossykay1876]

Very humble man love him.

[@johnaldwin0726]

Lol at “I was pissed” while telling the urinal story

[@willami2957]

This guy is an inspiration. Amazing person

[@kimberknutson6888]

I love these 2 men immensely. I have been a Lakers fan for many years. My favorite BB player is now and will always be Magic Johnson, but Shaq and Kobe are pretty high on the list, too. Lakers in 2022! : )

[@BossLadii71]

He's A Gentle Giant 🥰

[@DamianLillardno1glazer]

stop, hes an insecure manchild who cant take a joke

[@CoolnessOver-vf4mm]

@@DamianLillardno1glazer how sad are u. Going around the comments and hating on someone

[@DamianLillardno1glazer]

@@CoolnessOver-vf4mm how sad are u for being a delusional clown

[@avocado4357]

@@DamianLillardno1glazer wait what happened?

[@christiankarlkarganilla2763]

Btw, that teammate was Gordan Giricek 😅

[@heartblazer2199]

I wasn’t expecting to see this since I just got done watching the curb your enthusiasm episode with Shaq in it! even though it was made many years ago I see this post made at the same time I was watching it… that freaked me out since I’m not even a sports fan I just felt like people were watching me lol!

[@moonnugget4598]

😭🙌🏾 Crying at that little “What would I do without you” to Guillermo at 2:16. ❤️❤️❤️ 🤟🏾😆 PS. Arm wrestling Shaq is on my bucket list…😹 I get to use both arms tho! lmbao

[@ScooterDoge]

You will likely still lose. Even if you can stand and he has to sit.

[@tigersunruss]

Unless you are close to his size he'll throw you across the room. I don't think you realize how big of a man this is. He would still make the "Rock" DJ look small.

[@Knowledge-re9vs]

Truly Amazing human being. Real genuine

[@Matters2023]

Shaq The man.

[@kevinpigniczki2980]

reading this with the young Kobe's voice in my head

[@df4480]

Lakers: “ Where do we pee?” Shag: “ Under a tree”

[@hommee]

Shaq is the viking warrior of our time

[@shwolverine2300]

He got upset when jimmy told you stole the corolla but kept it professional and played along

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Like a lot of others I had a lot of respect for Shaq, I never followed sports that much, was a swimmer in my youth competed on teams etc. just never got into Basketball (even tho I played in school) but I digress, Shaq has shown me that you can achieve great success and fortune and still be humble and giving where it is needed and deserved. thank you Shaq for restoring my faith in humanity. ECF

[@veronicaross6601]

Love Shaq so Diego to earth❤

[@necrophiliacin_lace628]

For most people if they want to get into Shaq's face, they would need to bring a ladder.

[@dezignateddriva]

the dude was MASSIVE, only a foot shorter than Shaq

[@cbhooped]

Do they have a chair they bring out for when Shaq is on the show?

[@deathlyqueen23]

I was just thinking this lol

[@The-CoffeeMan]

That’s not a chair. It’s a sofa.

[@GoodKindaGuy]

I love Shaq. He is just a cool calm and collect at most time but when he snap oohhh better get outta the way hahaha

[@Rattenhoofd]

6:10 Shaq was legit about to confess to a whole lot of car thefts when Jimmy cut in with the next question.

[@davidledesma1331]

Love me some Shaq. Saw him perform at Beyond a couple weeks ago and he was so LIT

[@kamranameri]

I just love this guy!!! Any product he endorses is good in my books he is genuine………

[@asusblack606]

His stories are always funny

[@ShAdOwM0ZES]

I’ve always loved Shaq!!

[@dallasabernathy7158]

Shaq is the goat of sports. He is as amazing on the court as off it. Dude is humble.. I LOVE IT!

[@Jeddawi]

I just love Shaq! He’s so himself

[@jonathanmunoz2157]

The Rowdy Roddy Piper story was amazing lol

[@chipblock2854]

He is one class act. He is one man I would love to meet one day.

[@wightangel]

He obtained the dream that everyone wants. God bless him.

[@perkmaster979]

Shaq should be named Uncle America He is the great American Uncle😂💙

[@suziebrown5740]

I named my eldest son Shaqille, way back when Shaq was playing for Orlando Magics

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏾

[@JavierArveloCruzSantana]

One of my idols! Much respect to this giant heart.

[@superboyrecordings]

"Did you think you could pull the urinals off the walls? "Well, I was *pissed*"

[@MikeySkywalker]

Shaq is such a nice guy.

[@WideRightTurner]

Those shoes Shaq got on Killing everything

[@dkidl2000]

I like the one with a girl named Shaq, "So you can yell out your own name during sex" LMAO.

[@williamcaruthers7270]

I love shaq truly an amazing generous and big hearted person

[@biglee13m]

Huge guy with a huge heart

[@Stslu57]

6:05 Shaq is super annoyed when Jimmy said “You Stole”

[@mrrealistyes1819]

This guy is a legend ❤️❤️

[@junkyardjimmyriversiderecy6722]

Shaq you are an amazing person and I get great pleasure in just watching and listening to you .I am sure you have been blessed and are no doubt an angel in disguise.God speed to you ❤

[@junkyardjimmyriversiderecy6722]

On a side note that guy your talking to sucks!!!

[@jessechima]

LOL I love this man. ❤

[@Eedoakee]

Shaq is top notch! We all gotta appreciate him!

[@JBGargamel]

Dude owns like 155 Five-Guys restaurants, owns Forever21, the rights to Marilyn Monroe .. some super obscure but genius investments.

[@TheRoozGBN]

Never watched basketball being from Scotland . I only got to know about Shaq tho these videos during Covid .. he is such a sweet kind good proper gent .. i adore his parenting re education . He is also so educated he is good inside and out x x💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sweetgrannybuns2774]

Shaquille is such an awesome gentleman. Love him!

[@stephenjacks8196]

Legend: Shaq can't make free throws. True.

[@KitTaylorOfficial]

Shaq is such a stud. Down to earth, doesn't take himself too seriously. He's the anti-Kyrie. Can you ever imagine Shaq ranting about what some media person said about him? He's like "who the F cares".

[@omar7239]

We love ❤ u SHAQ. God bless 🙏. From Sri Lanka 🇱🇰.

[@ke2wavy881]

Jimmy: True or False? Shaq: Yes

[@amittirkey3398]

I want Shaq , Kevin Hart and The Rock together in a show

[@beckytullberg7370]

I just love Shaq! He has a good heart 💕

[@miltonfriedman3593]

Needs to run for president