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Shaquille O'Neal isn't content just dominating basketball broadcasts. The four-time NBA champion and TNT personality is setting his sights on comedy, revealing he's working on producing his own roast-one that promises to pull no punches.
On the latest episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, the former Los Angeles Lakers star welcomed actor and comedian David Spade to the show.
The two covered a wide range of topics, but it was their conversation about celebrity roasts-especially the recent Tom Brady Roast on Netflix-that led to a headline-making revelation.
"Yeah, I actually did a roast a long time ago," O'Neal said. "I'm talking to Jeff about doing another one." While Shaq didn't specify, fans believe he's referencing Jeff Ross, the veteran comedian often associated with iconic roast specials.
Shaq went on to outline the concept he's been developing, saying, "Nothing is off-limits with me, so I'm thinking about calling my roast Black and White. ... I'm gonna have five Black comedians and five white comedians."
Fans react to Shaq's big roast idea
Once the clip hit social media, the buzz was immediate. Comments poured in applauding the idea-and warning Shaq about what he might be getting himself into.
"@nikkiglaser would torch him id watch that," one Instagram posted, after Spade floated the idea of including Nikki Glaser on the guest list. Shaq agreed she'd be a great addition.
Others were more cautious. "Shaq, they are gonna hit u with haymakers brother... u don't even like when Chuck takes shots," one fan joked, referencing O'Neal's on-air rivalry with Charles Barkley. "Please let Charles be the MC," another fan pleaded, imagining the TNT banter spilling into roast form.
"Every time Shaq gets roasted it will be 'That's alright! How many rings you got?'" one quipped. Another chimed in, "Mr. Sensitive getting roasted might not be a good idea."
Even Shaq's NBA on TNT colleague Candace Parker was eager to the fun. "Signnnn me uppppppp," the two-time WNBA MVP wrote, expressing full enthusiasm to take part.
Though no date or official lineup has been announced, Shaq's concept has already struck a chord.
His idea of an equal-stage roast with comics from different backgrounds is a bold move that reflects his personality-blunt, fearless, and deeply aware of his platform.
O'Neal's previous ventures outside basketball include DJ gigs, acting roles, and business investments, but this roast promises something more personal-and possibly brutal.
Still, if there's one thing fans know about Shaq, it's that he's not afraid to laugh at himself. Now it's just a matter of when this roast will hit the stage-and who'll have the guts to take the mic.