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Shaquille O'Neal's Strong Response to Travis Kelce's Personal Request
Shaquille O'Neal's Strong Response to Travis Kelce's Personal Request originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
On the latest episode of the "New Heights" podcast, hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce, the special guest was none other than NBA legend and current ESPN analyst Shaquille O'Neal. With three big personalities in one room, the conversation was entertaining, unpredictable, full of laughter, candid moments and off-the-wall stories.
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Shaq, never one to hold back, brought his signature humor and larger-than-life presence to the show.
The trio talked about everything from their playing careers and media work to behind-the-scenes moments and a shared love for music. But two highlights stole the spotlight: Travis asking O'Neal for DJ advice so he could one day open for his girlfriend, Taylor Swift.
Travis didn't hold back when he asked the four-time NBA champion.
"You go to get me on the DJ booth, you got to teach me your ways, dog."
O'Neal, known in music circles as DJ Diesel, replied:
"I got you. I got you. You know what's crazy? You open up for your girlfriend and you'll be a [expletive] star."
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That had both Kelce brothers cracking up, especially Travis, who added, "You know I'm a hype man. You know I'm a hype man. I'll have Swifties bouncing off the wall before Tay gets out there."
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce and girlfriend Taylor Deutsch-Imagn Images
Travis Kelce is gearing up for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs. The veteran tight end, who turns 36 this year, played with Kansas City since being drafted in 2013 and helped lead the team to three Super Bowl victories.
Jason Kelce, meanwhile, recently retired after a remarkable NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Drafted in 2011 out of Cincinnati, he was a key figure in the Eagles' Super Bowl LII win and earned seven Pro Bowl selections.
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O'Neal, 53, was a regular on TNT's NBA coverage throughout the playoffs. With the network's NBA coverage coming to an end, Shaq joined a new broadcasting team at ESPN. Drafted No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic in 1992, he played 19 seasons in the league and won four NBA championships.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
