Fans share awe-filled reactions over Shaquille O'Neal's video displaying his intimidating physique: "Dawwggg you look like an action figure", "Dog said he ain’t going out like other retired players”

By Reign Amurao

Modified Oct 20, 2022 23:31 GMT

Former LA Lakers big man Shaquille O'Neal showed everyone in an Instagram video that he's still in shape even after being retired for quite a while.

With the new NBA season starting, fans have plenty of basketball content from the league's current stars. On Wednesday night, where there were 12 games. One would think that nothing could top that. However, O'Neal had other thoughts and just decided to post a video where he flexed his entire body in front of the camera.

Fans were caught off guard, resulting in a few hilarious reactions on Shaq's Instagram account. Shaq also displayed that he still takes care of his physique despite being retired in 2011. This different kind of discipline, rebounding from being out of shape, is rare to see from other retired players.

After Shaq posted the video, fans responded to him in the comments section.

Shaquille O'Neal signs a multi-year deal extension with TNT

Whenever the NBA season starts, fans await the new episode of "Inside the NBA." This has become a tradition for many as they've included four lovable hosts and their lifestyles. Before the season started, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny "The Jet" Smith, Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson all signed contract extensions.

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This brought good news to those who were expecting one of them to retire. In the past, Barkley had mentioned that he'd call it quits once he reaches the age of 60. Right now, Sir Charles is 59, turning 60 on Feb. 20. But with the recent deal, it looks like he'll be working with the other three for a while.

The extension was a difference maker for most NBA fans. "Inside the NBA" is one of the most successful sports shows of the last decade. With four different personalities, they've made the show uniquely theirs.

"Inside the NBA" started in the 1989-90 season with Craig Sager and a few other sportscasters. The season after that, Ernie Johnson took over as host job. In 1998, Kenny Smith joined in on the fun and has been with EJ for the longest time.

In 2000, Barkley became part of the cast and added a different brand of analysis. Before the 2011-12 season, O'Neal became part of the crew and formed an incredible chemistry with the other three.

Former NBA players who have also been included in the cast include Reggie Miller, Chris Webber and Magic Johnson.

With the start of the new season, "Inside the NBA" will be adding fun to the season with their analysis and studio gags.