Kaylah Walton
Shaquille O’Neal is known for his vibrant personality, humor, and versatility, establishing him as a cherished public figure.
The NBA superstar has made his mark in the music industry as well; he’s recognized as a DJ and has released four studio albums, featuring popular tracks like “What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock)”, “(I Know I Got) Skillz”, and “No Hook.”
Recently, O’Neal surprised fans with his music talent. He shared a video on Instagram where he appears to play the piano, covering Brian McKnight’s 1997 hit “Anytime”.
Viewers quickly pointed out that “Dr. Shaq” was not genuinely playing the keys. One commenter noted, “Bruh… at some point your foot needs to hit one of those pedals at the bottom.” Another added, “You almost had me with the first 3 notes.” However, some fans were impressed with his enthusiasm, with comments like, “Yes Baby! Sing it my big brother!” and “Yes, you do cross my mind, darling.”
Some users even offered to teach O’Neal how to really play the piano, with one playfully suggesting he could adopt the stage name “Shaq McKnight.”
Regardless of which musical direction he chooses to take, O’Neal is bound for success, particularly given his towering presence at 7’1”!
Shaquille O’Neal’s Comments Spark NBA Response
The NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, found humor in Shaquille O’Neal’s remarks regarding the current gameplay in the NBA. During his time at the Paley Center for Media’s International Council Summit, he teased the legendary player by saying, “There was so much diversity in Shaq’s game, I can’t believe he said that,” highlighting the playful banter surrounding their discussion.
In a recent episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, Shaquille expressed his concerns about diminishing TV ratings, suggesting that teams are too homogeneous in their strategies. He particularly criticized the dominance of 3-point shots in every team’s playstyle, stating, “I don’t mind Golden State shooting threes back in the day, but not every team should adopt the same approach. It makes the game dull.”
