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“Get a Life Lady”: Shaquille O’Neal Defends Stephen A. Smith After Inappropriate Comment but Gets Brutally Called Out
TL;DR
Shaquille O’Neal defended Stephen A. Smith amid criticism, telling Coach Jackie J to 'get a life.' The exchange escalated online, leading to backlash against O'Neal, who later deleted his comment.
Key points
- Shaquille O’Neal defended Stephen A. Smith.
- O’Neal told Coach Jackie J to 'get a life.'
- The exchange escalated on social media.
- O’Neal faced backlash and deleted his comment.
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Shaquille O’Neal, Stephen A. Smith (Unlicensed Images) ©Shaquille O’Neal, Stephen A. Smith (Unlicensed Images)
Shaquille O’Neal has stepped into fresh controversy, this time backing Stephen A. Smith amid rising criticism. The Los Angeles Lakers icon found himself in an unexpected exchange with Washington, D.C.-based sports creator Coach Jackie J, and the moment quickly escalated.
The clash took a turn when O’Neal fired back at Jackie J, telling her to “get a life” and find a “real job.” In response, she called him “weird again,” and the internet quickly picked sides. As criticism piled up, O’Neal quietly removed his comment. However, the damage had already spread, and fans began questioning the Hall of Famer’s approach online.
“@shaq you’re telling on yourself #espn #fireSAS,” the Washington native captioned her post. “Shaquille O’Neal just told me to get a life and get a job. Yes, that Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq. And there’s a lot of things I could say in response to this. I could say that it’s weird for someone who’s 54 years old to make a comment like that on a video from someone who’s literally his daughter’s age.” She shared that she’s an LSU alumna like O’Neal.
Then she said in her video, “Do you remember that, Shaq? When you went on Angel Reese’s podcast and said the only way anybody would watch the WNBA is if they lower the rims and then the women dunk in booty shorts? Do you remember saying that to Angel Reese?”
Jackie J further defended her work by asserting that creating content around women’s sports is. In fact, her legitimate profession. She pushed back, explaining that covering women’s sports is her actual profession, even if some brand deals feel awkward. Still, she leaned into the irony. She pointed at Shaquille O’Neal’s own history, bringing up the Shaq-A-Roni promo and even Kazaam, where he played a 5,000-year-old genie. The message landed with a smirk, sharp and deliberate.
Q&A
What did Shaquille O’Neal say to Coach Jackie J?
Shaquille O’Neal told Coach Jackie J to 'get a life' and find a 'real job' during a heated exchange.
Why did Coach Jackie J criticize Shaquille O’Neal?
Coach Jackie J criticized O'Neal for making an inappropriate comment, highlighting the age difference between them.
What was the public reaction to Shaquille O’Neal's comment?
The public reaction was largely negative, with many questioning O'Neal's approach and calling for accountability.
Did Shaquille O’Neal delete his comment to Coach Jackie J?
Yes, Shaquille O’Neal later deleted his comment after facing backlash online.
