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Known For Bullying Charles Barkley, 7 foot Shaquille O’Neal Hilariously Bullies Instagram Comedian Following ‘Heated’ Argument

Samir Mehdi
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Known For Bullying Charles Barkley, 7 foot Shaquille O'Neal Hilariously Bullies Instagram Comedian Following 'Heated' Argument

Kevin Garnett once said that the NBA should be thankful for the fact that Shaquille O’Neal was raised right. Standing at 7 feet and weighing anywhere between 325 lbs and 375 lbs depending on his diet and exercise regimen, the Lakers legend could’ve done some real damage to players across the league if he didn’t have a moral compass. 

Of course, that wasn’t the case. While he was an aggressive player, off the court, Shaq was the definition of what you’d expect a ‘gentle giant’ to be. He’s always seen smiling whenever out in public and his social media is littered with positive videos ranging from goofy tirades to wholesome endeavors. 

This is exactly what fans were in store for when they saw that he collaborated on an Instagram reel with comedian and content creator, Tony Statovci.

Also read: Knicks’ ‘Accidental’ 9/11 Social Media Post Right up there with Shaquille O’Neal’s ‘Disabled Kid’ Post in the ‘Hall of Failures’

Shaquille O’Neal hilariously ‘bullies’ a content creator while using his height 

Tony Statovci has made a name for himself on social media these past few months. He’s collaborated with former Vine legends like MeechonMars and DopeIsland while also linking up with Youtube’s SupremeDreams. 

Now, the 300,000+ follower creator has made a reel with none other than Shaquille O’Neal. As expected, the joke was that ‘The Big Aristotle’ was much taller than Tony and he put his height on full display after getting challenged by him.

 

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Shaq is no stranger to reels as he’s constantly posting videos of himself lip-syncing to random audios or playing pranks on his ‘Inside the NBA’ crew. 

Shaquille O’Neal bullies Charles Barkley on a constant basis 

Saying Shaq ‘bullied’ Tony is a stretch but that’s what the joke was playing off of. A man who the 4x NBA champion truly lets get on his nerves is Charles Barkley. The two have hilariously been at odds with one another since O’Neal came on board ‘Inside the NBA’ following his retirement from a 19-year career. 

Their chemistry on screen is beyond immaculate and is the biggest reason as to why Turner Sports extended all 4 of their hosts for ‘Inside the NBA’ for another decade. Of course, Shaq and Chuck’s brother-like relationship was at the focal point of it all.

Also read: Serial $1000 Tipper Shaquille O’Neal, Taught Ex-Girlfriend, Laticia Rolle, An Important Lesson In Generosity

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Samir Mehdi

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Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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