'People will always talk'- NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal speaks out after wild gossip
'People will always talk'- NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal speaks out after wild gossip (Image Source: Getty Images)
In the first week of June, strange stories started to pop up online about former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal. Blogs and social media pages claimed he was secretly dating someone from inside the NBA world.
These rumors spread fast on Instagram, X (formerly
Twitter
), and gossip websites. People began asking questions. Was it true? Who was involved? Known for his honesty and humor, Shaquille O'Neal didn't wait long to speak up. And he didn't disappoint.
Shaquille O'Neal speaks out about recent dating rumors
On June 9, Shaquille O'Neal talked about the rumors on a live episode of 'The Big Podcast with Shaq', which he co-hosts this show with Spice Adams and Nischelle Turner. During the show, Shaq was calm but firm. He said,
'Let's stop the lies.
I'm not in any secret relationship. I'm too old for this high school drama.'
His co-hosts laughed, but they also agreed with Shaq, and his tone made it clear he wanted to end the gossip then and there.
Right after the episode, he posted a short video clip from the podcast on his Instagram (@shaq). In the caption, he wrote:
'People will always talk. I'm just living the truth.'
This one short video was shared across many platforms.
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It gave fans a simple answer; Shaq was not hiding anything.
Shaquille O'Neal explains his focus and shares his thoughts
USA Today Sports published a brief interview with Shaquille O'Neal on June 10. He discussed the situation and said,
'I've made mistakes previously, but I am not hiding', he stated. "Right now, my attention is on my job, my children, and assisting the next generation. That's what I care about."
After 19 years in the NBA, Shaq retired in 2011. He has developed a successful business and media career since then, gaining respect as a businessman as well as a player.
His podcast partner, Spice Adams, added a funny comment after the rumors were cleared. He said, 'Shaq is too busy running businesses to chase drama.'
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It's not the first time Shaq has had to deal with gossip, but each time, he keeps it real. He doesn't yell. He doesn't fight. He just tells the truth in a simple way.
Shaquille O'Neal is still a strong voice in 2025. And with just a few words, he ended the noise and reminded everyone who he is.
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