Shaquille O’Neal, known for his larger-than-life presence both on and off the court, has built a reputation for pulling outrageous pranks during his NBA career. One of these infamous antics, as shared by his former teammate Tyronn Lue, shocked even the most loyal NBA fans and bordered on the extreme.

Lue detailed the prank during an appearance on The Draymond Green Show. The story involved O’Neal and his then-Los Angeles Lakers teammate Devean George. After George refused to comply with a request from Shaq, the Hall of Famer took revenge in an unthinkable way. According to Lue, Shaq defecated in George’s shoes, ensuring the mess reached deep into the sneakers.

George allegedly almost wore the soiled shoes before discovering the prank. Understandably, this drew horrified reactions from both the podcast’s hosts and fans. However, George denied the story in a 2022 TMZ interview, labeling it a fabricated tale. As of now, the truth remains unclear unless Shaq himself confirms or refutes the account.

Shaq’s Legacy of Over-the-Top Locker Room Humor

This isn’t the first time Shaquille O’Neal’s pranks have drawn attention. Former teammate Gary Payton previously shared on Vlad TV that Shaq had a hazing ritual for rookies involving a week-long filled “bucket surprise,” cementing his reputation for pushing boundaries.

While some teammates laughed off Shaq’s antics, others found them outright shocking. One thing remains constant: the “Big Diesel’s” sense of humor is as outsized as his physical stature, leaving behind a trail of memorable—if controversial—locker room stories.