Shaquille O’Neal’s beef with Rudy Gobert has officially reached bizarre new heights.
Shaq didn’t hold back after torching the Timberwolves center in a profanity-laced rant.
“I f—ing hate Rudy Gobert,” O’Neal said on the latest episode of The Big Podcast. “Because that m—-f—– is making $250 million and he doesn’t deserve it, dog. As the President of the Big Man Alliance, you making big money, play like a f—ing big man. That’s it. Play like a f–ing big man. Throw some bows. Knock some people out. Don’t be little white dudes from Denver dunk on you and talk s— to you. Then you got to grab them by the neck at the last second. Come on, bro. If you going to f—ing be get paid big money, play big. ”
Shaq on Rudy Gobert:
“I f***ing hate Rudy Gobert… If Rudy Gobert get into the Hall of Fame, I’ll wear this dress to the motherf***ing ceremony.” 🤣 pic.twitter.com/7uB3xmjgNP
— The Big Podcast (@bigpodwithshaq) July 23, 2025
In classic Shaq fashion, he doubled down with a promise that’s already making waves.
“If Rudy Gobert gets into the Hall of Fame I’ll wear this dress to the m——f—-ing ceremony,” he said.
Whether Gobert ends up enshrined or not, O’Neal’s latest tirade adds to a long list of public shots he’s taken at the three-time Defensive Player of the Year. The tone has shifted from on-court critique to something far more personal, but Shaq’s never been one to walk anything back.
Despite the drama, Gobert’s Hall of Fame case is trending upward. He’s a five-time All-NBA selection, four-time All-Star, and has led the league in rebounding and blocks. Most in basketball circles believe it’s a matter of when, not if.
Don’t expect O’Neal to lighten up any time soon. He’s not just hating, he’s apparently willing to make a fashion statement over it.
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