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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal vows to wear a black dress if Rudy Gobert gets inducted into Hall of Fame
Images via Getty Shaquille O'Neal made a stunning vow. The NBA Hall of Famer promised to wear a black dress if Rudy Gobert is inducted into the Hall of Fame. Shaquille made the vow in the recent episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq. Gobert is known for his defensive play. His lack of offensive attacks has landed him the tag of a one-dimensional player. Shaquille continues to be one of the biggest critics of Gobert's gameplay. As of this writing, Gobert has not issued any statement on Shaquille's controversial vow. Shaquille O'Neal continues to be Rudy Gobert's biggest hater Shaquille O'Neal is known for being a vocal critic. He continues to be one of the biggest haters of Rudy Gobert. Shaquille proved it during the latest episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq. Co-Host Adam Lefkoe and guests for the episode, the Morris Twins, were discussing the difference in aggression between on and off-court situations. Shaquille, however, maintains the same attitude in either of the situations. Proving his point, Shaquille stated, 'I will hate you everywhere, like I hate Rudy Gobert.' The analyst was asked about the reason behind his absolute hatred. He explained, 'He's making $250 million, he doesn't deserve it, dawg.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo Shaquille went on, 'As the president of the Big Man Alliance, you're making big money, play like a f*****g big man. That's it.' He further added, 'Grow some balls, knock some people out. Don't let little white dudes from Denver dunk on you and talk s**t. You gotta grab them by the neck at the last second. Come on, bro. That's it.' Co-host Adam went on to state that we would want to see Shaquille's reaction upon Gobert's Hall of Fame induction. To this, Shaquille had a surprising reaction. He pulled out a picture of Charles Buckley wearing a black dress and stated, 'If Rudy Gobert gets into the Hall of Fame, I'll wear this dress to the mother******* ceremony.' Shaquille O'Neal takes a shot at Rudy Gobert's three-year $110 million contract extension In the same episode, Co-host Adam Lefkoe brought in the topic of CBA. The Morris twins and Adam discuss the NBA's latest CBA amendments. They talk about the salary caps and upper tier players getting the amount they deserve. However, Shaquille O'Neal had a slight contradiction in this aspect. 'But what if you're not an upper-tier guy and you get paid?' Shaquille questioned. Adam sought for more clarity, to which the analyst replied, 'Rudy Gobert is an upper-tier guy?' Shaq's Thoughts On Kobe vs T-Mac, Calls Out The Morris Twins On Their Jokic Beef + 2k Ratings Debate Adam tried to defend the four-time defensive player, but Shaquille was in no mood to listen. He simply stated, 'I would have gotten rid of them.' Marcus agreed with Shaq. 'He's not that good. Ain't gonna lie. He can play defense.' he stated. However, Shaq was not ready to give any credit to Gobert and questioned back, 'Can he?' Towards the end, Shaq stated, 'Barbecue Chicken alert. But congratulations, he got the money. But he's not a top-tier guy.' Shaq indirectly criticized the $110 million contract signed with Gobert. FAQs What is Shaquille O'Neal's net-worth? According to Celebrity Net Worth, Shaquille O'Neal's net worth stands at $500 million. What is Rudy Gobert's nickname? Rudy Gobert earned the nickname of 'Stifle Tower' just weeks into the NBA How old is Rudy Gobert? Rudy Gobert is 33 years old Also Read: 'Always and Forever' — NBA legend Dennis Rodman pours heartfelt tribute to WWE icon Hulk Hogan Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal joins Demi Moore, Deepika Padukone, and others as star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal announced a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (Image Credit: Getty Images) What is common among Shaquille O'Neal, Demi Moore, Emily Blunt, and Deepika Padukone? Well, it is a prestigious recognition of being a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, class of 2026. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer has been announced as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He joins the elite class alongside Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Deepika Padukone, Emily Blunt, and others. The 7'1' basketball giant has done a fair share of work in films, TV, and OTT. His strong personality and screen presence earned him roles in the silver screen and TV projects at his prime. The NBA legend has been a bona fide entertainer with a long list of films, TV drama shows, guest appearances, and OTT docuseries in his filmography. His sports analysis show, Inside the NBA, recently ended its 35-year run at TNT. Shaquille O'Neal bagged star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in sports entertainment category Walk of Fame - Class of 2026 Announcement The stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame were announced by HCC President and CEO Steve Nissen and Walk of Famers Eugenio Derbez and Richard Blade on July 2. Among the various names adorning the Walk of Fame is the basketball legend, Shaquille O'Neal. He is the only honoree to have been inducted into the prestigious Walk in the sports entertainment category. The NBA legend has a vast presence that extends beyond basketball. Other notable figures included in the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026 are Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rami Malek, Bradley Whitford, Noah Wyle, Keith David, Molly Ringwald, Rachel McAdams, and Marion Cotillard. He is known for his pivotal role in the 1996 film Kazaam, where he played the role of a magical entity. In 1997, he appeared in another film, Steel, as a weapons expert. He also delivered comedic performances in Grown Ups 2 and Uncle Drew. Apart from these, Shaquille has played himself in various films and made guest appearances. Exploring Shaquille O'Neal's contribution to TV and OTT entertainment Shaquille's career in entertainment is not restricted to films only. He is a well-known TV personality as well. An ESPN series, Shaquille (2005), was based entirely on his life on and off the court. After retirement in 2011, he became an important part of the experts panel on TNT's Inside the NBA show. His other TV projects include guest appearances in shows like The Parkers, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Entourage, and The Cleveland Show etc. Some of his famous documentaries and docuseries include HBO's SHAQ and Netflix's Power Moves. These projects affirm his vast presence beyond basketball. Shaquille proved his excellence in both the comedy and drama genres. His work in the field of cinema and TV extends behind the camera as well. He owns a production company, Jersey Legends Productions. Under this banner, Shaquille teamed with Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton as executive producers for a short film, Queen of Basketball. The short film won the 2022 Oscar in the short subject documentary category. Also Read: Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson bring Reebok's comeback to life in new Netflix sports series For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shaquille O'Neal makes a startling revelation on his 'emotional' TNT farewell moment
Shaquille O'Neal makes a startling revelation on his 'emotional' TNT farewell moment (Image Credit: Getty Images) NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal talked about all things emotional and witty about him when he appeared on The Pivot Podcast. He took the fans to the TNT farewell moment, where he was reportedly seen being emotional. Revealing the truth behind that moment, he shared the eye allergy he suffers from and confirmed that the farewell reaction had nothing to do with emotions. Further, he talked about the key moments from his life when he actually cried. Shaquille O'Neal shared why he was seen being emotional during TNT farewell Shaquille O'Neal appeared on The Pivot Podcast and took the listeners to several interesting childhood and other key memories from the past. He also talked about the farewell moment at TNT, where he was seen being 'emotional' by several media reports. However, what was visible was not true. Shaquille made a shocking revelation about that moment, and it had nothing to do with emotions. He clarified that being emotional is not a part of his personality, as he is brought up by a drill (his father was a drill sergeant). Talking about that moment, he revealed: 'No, I wasn't crying first of all,' he clarified. He further elaborated, 'I don't I don't I don't have emotions. i was raised by a dril,l so I don't have. So I have allergies and my eye leaks a ,lot so like right now it's leaking so I was going like this so of course when you have that moment it makes it look emotional. I don't get emotional.' Referring to his current mental state amidst his show Inside the NBA's renewal, he said: 'Am I sad that the show is leaving? Yes but I've been programmed to do something new after every four years so I've been with Inside the NBA 12 years that's three military terms and now it's just time to do something else.' Shaquille O'Neal reveals why he cried, TNT farewell, NBA Finals, SGA & truth about Charles Barkley Opening up further on the insinuations regarding new format of the show, he hilariously pointed out, 'But if you look at the reality of the situation we all resigned we're going to be there, we're shooting in the same place, everybody's coming back the name and the title is going to be different.' He further joked about the restrictions they might face in the new show and said, 'Only thing I'm concerned with is we're going on a bigger network, will they be able to handle handle our shenanigans? can Charles talk about fat women in San Antonio? can you know can we talk about people's hairlines and you know make them cut their hair, that's the only thing I'm worried about.' Shaquille O'Neal showed up his entertaining side on the podcast and provided the fans with the proof why his 36-year old show was a hit as he held the front with his sheer wit and knowledge. Shaquille O'Neal opened up on very personal moments when he had actually cried in his entire life Further in the podcast, he got very candid talking about the real 'emotional' moments of his life when he actually cried. He said that he had cried only twice or thrice in his entire life. Taking fans to those moments, he revealed: 'I was I was raised where I'm not allowed to have emotions only cried twice three times - grandmother's death father's death and sister's death - and not because I was sad because I forgot to tell him thank you, i got to fulfill my grandmother's favorite wish.' He further reminisced about the moment when he gifted his grandmother a home she wanted, and shared the reason behind doing so. He said: 'like being a a a high level juvenile delinquent she was the only one that didn't discipline me everybody discipline me I get in trouble she'd be like "Baby it's all right." So one day I said "If grandma when I get rich I'm going to buy you a house." 'You know what she says i want that house across the street it wasn't no fancy {----} like we lived there it was a house across the street we I grew up in 100 Oak Street in Jersey City she wanted cuz the lady was over there her her [ __ ] was nice it was manicured so when I got some money I knocked on the lady's door said "I want to buy your house." And she gave me a price and I doubled her price and I bought my grandmother her house, bought her our first car like she like so I got to do things for them but I never got to tell him thank you so that's why I cry. ' Shaq & Alvin Robertson Altercation! Sharing another recent loss he bore, which made him cry, he elaborated, 'My My father recently passed yes yes and it's the most I've cried in my life for that week it kind of help it it helped me crying it helped me to show I guess, we used to call it weakness right you know what I'm saying is it healthy that you like it's almost like we take a pride in not being emotional but we can be we allowed to i don't know if it's healthy or unhealthy, but you know the old saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.. mhm I am who I am and I've been very successful doing it this way, I got to I got to keep it like this.' Shaquille O'Neal revealed why he tried not to lose his cool ever during games in the same podcast. He said that his behavior would not be approved by his mother, and he always thought about what his mother would think. And that thought kept him in control and prevented him from saying any bad words or behaving badly. Also Read: Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and other NBA legends bid goodbye to fans as Inside the NBA on TNT ends on an emotional note Shaquille O'Neal recently bid adieu to TNT, where he ran a talk show, Inside the NBA, for 36 years. The show's future is yet to be decided as ESPN has bought the rights for the same and plans to use it as a part of pregame and postgame programing.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
How Shaquille O'Neal's love for luxury car collection and betting once cost him $600K
How Shaquille O'Neal's love for luxury car collection and betting once cost him $600K (Image Credit: Getty Images) Shaquille O'Neal is one of the richest NBA stars, who has accumulated an estimated net worth of $500 million. It was due to his marketing genius and popularity earned from on-court achievements that he could generate massive income. Shaquille splurged on luxury cars, and those cars were not just run-of-the-mill products. Finicky Shaquille accepted the deliveries of his stylish cars only when they were customized to his desires, vision, and above all, requirements. Shaquille O'Neal once shelled out $600K on Cadillac Escalades and had to be reminded of his purchase Love for customized cars reflected heavily in Shaquille O'Neal's garage, which boasted an enviable lineup of custom-designed luxury cars. An interesting anecdote about Shaquille's frequent purchases of luxury cars goes like this. Once he ordered two Cadillac Escalades and asked for customizations. Effortless Motors were the experts who took the orders, and on completion of customizations, went to deliver the car to the NBA star. He looked perplexed on the arrival of the crew and insisted that the EM's owner accept a bet in which he put on stake his unique car Dodge Hellcat convertible. Shaquille was confident that he had not purchased the car, and that he wouldn't fit into the car (he is 7'1'). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이것은 모든 플레이어가 이야기하는 로봇 전투 게임입니다 기계 경기장 Undo However, Effortless Motors could prove both the points, and as soon a Shaquille sat in the driver's seat, he realized his mistake and had to give up his hatchback in the bet. Top cars in Shaquille O'Neal's garage and customizations done on them for NBA star California-based Effortless Motors was able to accommodate all the peculiar needs of the 7'1' giant NBA star. Shaquille also used other customization services to get the cars tailored to his specific needs from time to time. Here are some of the top-tier customized beauties that adorn Shaquille's garage. Also, the changes made in the cars are highlighted: Car Customizations Lamborghini Gallardo Extended wheelbase by 12 inches; elongated doors, roof, and side windows; interior retrimmed to accommodate Shaq's height. Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible ("Shaqcat") Convertible conversion; red LED headlights; underglow lighting; HEMI decals; custom leather upholstery; structural reinforcements to support Shaq's weight. Polaris Slingshot ("Sling-Shaq") Converted to a 4-seater; installed 18-speaker sound system; quilted leather seats with red piping; custom roof added. Lucid Air B-pillar removed; larger front doors installed; Superman-themed wheel center caps; "DIESEL" branding on the front. Ferrari F355 Spider Soft top removed; fuel tank relocated; seats pushed back to accommodate Shaq's size. Rolls-Royce Cullinan Superman logo on the grille; custom body kit; front seats moved back for additional comfort. Jeep Wrangler Extended doors; matte black paint; off-road lights; custom bumpers; upgraded sound system. Chevy G1500 Van Louis Vuitton interior with Superman logos; air ride suspension; 100×100 HD projector; XBOX system; DVD player. Cadillac Escalade Butterfly doors; Superman logo on the grille; widened for easier access. Mercedes S550 Convertible Retractable fabric roof; suicide-style doors; custom rims; modified to fit Shaq's frame. Range Rover ("Superman Range Rover") Chrome Superman logo; mesh grille; other chrome accents. Ford F-650 ("Terminator-Themed") Custom exterior design inspired by the Terminator; imposing size; used as a daily driver. Inside Shaq's ALL CUSTOM Car Collection Shaquille has splurged heavily on his love for cars. His uber-stylish cars are no less than an extension of his personality. His black Cadillac Escalade IQ had enhancements like custom 26″ Travis Scott Forgiato wheels and was pumped up to fit his giant physique. In another Cadillac Escalade IQ bought the same month, he chose dark grey color customization along with custom wheels. Also Read: Shaquille O'Neal reveals why he got rid of his two Tesla Cybertrucks, says he treats his cars like his 'girlfriends' When Shaquille forgot about buying his cars, he had lost a handsome money on gambling too. It is estimated that his expenses on cars and betting touched $600K that month when two Cadillac Escalades were delivered to him back-to-back, a purchase that had 'slipped from his mind.' Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
