In an amusing twist of circumstances, Shaquille O’Neal, popularly known as Shaq, found himself on the losing end of a wager, compelling him to adopt a new hairstyle that markedly deviated from his usual appearance – or so he claimed.
SHAQ SEEMED TO REPLICATE THE EMO JIMMY LOOK PORTRAYED BY JIMMY BUTLER
Shaq seemed to be wearing a wig to help him somewhat replicate the look Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler portrayed on the media day that went viral as Emo Jimmy. Shaq claimed that he had lost a bet to a friend and had to adopt the new hairdo. However, while the rest of the cast laughed at the new haircut, no one asked the NBA All-Star who he lost the bet to.
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
Since retiring from basketball in 2011, Shaquille O’Neal has remained a prominent figure in the public eye. He’s built a successful media career, becoming an analyst on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” known for his humor and insightful commentary. He has also acted in movies and TV shows, and has appeared in professional wrestling promotions WWE and AEW.
Beyond entertainment, Shaq has proved to be a savvy businessman, investing in various ventures like restaurants and car washes. He’s actively involved in philanthropy, supporting causes like education and community building.
HE RECENTLY REVEALED HIS SURPRISING PRE-MATCH ROUTINE
Recently, Shaq revealed his suprising pre-match routine. On his podcast, he mentioned that he would usually be out all night before finally sleeping at 4 AM. He would wake up at 10 AM and practice for some time, before having an unconventional lunch – consisting of the likes of club sandwich and pineapple soda – before sleeping for four more hours.
“That’s what I need before the game. Like if I get that three hours before the game, no matter what I did the night before, I’m killing somebody. They always try to make a big deal of me going out,” he noted.
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