Shaquille O’Neal once again showcased his comedic side with a humorous stunt, continuing his tradition of practical jokes. Renowned for his playful antics during his NBA career, the 4-time NBA champion recently turned the tables on himself. Making an appearance on TNT GAME BREAK, Shaq unveiled a unique hairstyle, opting to draw a hairline on his bald head.
The former LA Lakers star sported the faux hairline, leading his co-hosts to burst into laughter and inquire about the unconventional choice. Shaq, in response, humorously explained, “My inspiration… Kenny the J Smith… That’s all I wanted for my birthday, was a little fade.” Candace Parker joined in the banter, sarcastically referring to the drawn hairline as “tight.”
Despite attempts to maintain focus on the show, Adam Lefkoe couldn’t help but express his amusement, admitting, “I can’t get over Shaq’s hairline.” Shaq, a 5-time NBA champion, took the jests in good humor, playfully stating, “This is all I want for my birthday… right here… Get my hair back. Get my hairline.” Even an ‘X’ user, during the show, contributed to the banter, comically commenting on Shaq’s artificial hairline.
The show reached another comedic peak when Jamal Crawford tried to erase the drawn hairline off Shaq’s head, creating a moment of suspense about the prank’s potential outcome. However, this isn’t the first time Shaq has indulged in such antics.
Recalling other instances of Shaquille O’Neal’s hairstyle experiments over the years, his February appearance on NBA on TNT featured an ’emo’ hairstyle, supposedly the result of losing a bet. In 2023, after losing a bet to Candace Parker regarding Joel Embiid’s scoring, Shaq sported baby hair curls attached to his forehead.
In the same year, a $1000 bet led Shaq to experiment with the Stephen A. Smith hairstyle, garnering attention on social media. Going back to 2020, Shaquille O’Neal’s loss in a bet to Dwyane Wade resulted in an embarrassing haircut. While the NBA star may lack natural hair, his willingness to experiment with hairstyles continues to bring laughter to others.