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DENVER – FEBRUARY 20: (L-R) LeBron James #23 and Shaquille O’Neal #32 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars smile on the bench in the final moments of the East’s win over the Western Conference All-Stars the 54th All-Star Game, part of 2005 NBA All-Star Weekend at Pepsi Center on February 20, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. The East won 125-115. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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DENVER – FEBRUARY 20: (L-R) LeBron James #23 and Shaquille O’Neal #32 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars smile on the bench in the final moments of the East’s win over the Western Conference All-Stars the 54th All-Star Game, part of 2005 NBA All-Star Weekend at Pepsi Center on February 20, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. The East won 125-115. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
NBA champion, successful businessman, and eminent analyst can be used to describe Shaquille O’Neal. However, one of his biggest traits is his ability to pull off pranks on anyone and anywhere.
Although he is one of the most recognizable faces on the Earth, Shaq does not stay away from a prank or two. In one such instance, during an episode on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, a young actor faced O’Neal’s wrath.
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Joseph, who happened to be an actor, was brought to the show and given a surprise haircut by none other than Shaquille O’Neal.
The 7-foot-1 giant took on the responsibility of giving Joseph a haircut. But instead of giving him a normal cut, Shaq ruined his hair completely!
During the haircut, Shaq was asked whether he has given a haircut before. He gave an interesting answer as the NBA legend revealed he has cut LeBron James’ hair. Now that explains LeBron’s hairline!
Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James in Cleveland
Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James are two of the greatest players ever. Both have 4 NBA titles to their name alongside various other individual accolades. Moreover, they have the common connection of winning an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Furthermore, the two played together for the Cleveland Cavaliers. On one hand was Shaq, a seasoned veteran at the end of his career and on the other was a young LeBron James.
The Big Diesel joined the Cavs after the Phoenix Suns traded him in return for Sasha Pavlovic and Ben Wallace in 2009. Interestingly enough, getting O’Neal out of the team was seen as a salary dumping move in order to lure LeBron to the Suns in 2010 when James entered free agency. He then famously joined the Miami Heat, where he won 2 NBA titles before returning to the Cavs.
Although they did not play together during their prime, the duo of LeBron and Shaq put up decent numbers. James averaged 29.7 points, 8.5 assists, and 7.2 rebounds in 53 games with O’Neal. On the other hand, Shaq averaged 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 53 games with King James.
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