The Shaq-JaVale McGee beef became so nasty their moms got involved

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Published 2020-03-22

JaVale McGee and Shaquille O’Neal are two NBA big men of different styles, shapes, and generations. You might not think they’d have beef as they rarely saw each other on the court, but as Shaq moved into his role as analyst with a big personality, their adversarial relationship developed.

They have a sort of a big brother-little brother relationship. Not in the sense that Shaq looked out for JaVale or anything like that, no certainly not. More in the sense of... Shaq teased JaVale until it became a real fight so vicious Mom had to step in. Seriously their moms got involved.

What spurred this beef? 2.75 words: Shaqtin A Fool

JaVale McGee was featured on the blooper segment more than any other player, ever. And guess what? He didn’t like that. This is a classic tale of a joke gone too far. And because this joke went too far on national television, year after year, it’s only natural that things blew up into a hearty cut of well-seasoned beef.

Written and produced by: Clara Morris
Directed by: Ryan Simmons
Edited by: Ryan Simmons

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All Comments (21)

@Jame5man 4 years ago

At this point you need a series called Shaq vs Every Big Man
@vdontsbinnalla1090 3 years ago

Shaqs philosophy: when in doubt bring the rings out
@felizkodie5328 4 years ago

the fact that the moms of these two grown ass men had to stop this beef is beyond funny to me
@roboninja3194 4 years ago

Shaq is extremely sensitive. He sure can dish it out but can't take it.
@cardicon23 4 years ago

I think Shaq has more “ beef” segments than anyone else!!
@rathegammer6276 4 years ago

you gotta star cranking these out it’s gonna be a long time till we go back to school
@justanotheryoutuber1997 2 years ago

Now Javale has 3 rings and a gold medal. One ring and I’ll love to hear Javale say him and Shaq have the same number of rings 😂😂
@arjjun07 4 years ago

Shaq is so insecure, he even made his twitter post about his dad’s death about himself being the “most dominant big man”🤦🏽‍♂️
@AJ_Tammaro 4 years ago

Do Antonio Brown’s beef with reality
@CamTheArtist_718 4 years ago

I’m shocked this is only 11 minutes especially due to the fact that this has been going on SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME. Thanks SB 🏆
@MrTiagoTnT 4 years ago

Shaq went too far with this beef. It was really unfair and unnecessary.
@logicaldude3611 2 years ago

When you said JaVale received a lifetime achievement award on Shaqtin' a Fool, I literally busted out laughing.
@byungshin8773 4 years ago

Nobody: ... Not even a single soul: ... Shaq: JAVAAALE MCGEEEE
@LegendMkr7 4 years ago

We need one of these for Barkley and Dreymond. #TripleSingle
@toptenguy1 4 years ago

I actually respect Javale for having lots of heart. So many 7 footers in basketball just coast on their height and never improve. Javale constantly worked hard until he actually GOT BETTER. Good for him.
@andrejalil 3 years ago

Every time I hear the name JaVale McGee I hear it in Shaq’s voice. So I end up saying it like Shaq, lol. 😆
@jayden12242 4 years ago

I kinda see where Javale is coming from, Shaq constantly would put him on shaqtin even if the play wasn’t even that bad.
@OhighOSkater 4 years ago

If you’re always beefing with somebody, maybe you’re the problem
@Dark_Saibot 1 year ago

I still remember Shaq saying “Tragic Brunson alert!” The good ol days
@bahjamohamed7775 4 years ago

Respect kd i love when someone stands up when not alot of ppl would stand up for u