Shaquille O’Neal Slams Dennis Rodman’s Unprofessional Conduct at NBA 75: “My Mother Doesn’t Allow That”

The NBA 75 ceremony was a spectacle. During halftime of the ecstatic All-Star Game, the league gave honors to the 75 greatest players of the league. While most legends are on their best behavior, Dennis Rodman was being himself. And Shaquille O’Neal did not appreciate his conduct during the ceremony.

Despite being one of the top NBA stars, Rodman never gave up on his fun life. He would often slip practices, attend parties and be a free animal. But when it came time to compete, he put his body on the line. He ended his career with two DPOY’s and 5 championships with the Pistons and the Chicago Bulls.

But during the NBA 75 ceremony, Rodman was acting unprofessionally. While most saw the true Rodman, Shaq was not a fan.

Shaquille O’Neal destroys Dennis Rodman

After the NBA 75 ceremony, LeBron James and a few others were taking pictures. With Rodman close by, he entered the frame. However, before going in, he flung the esteemed NBA 75 jacket onto the ground. This did not sit well with Shaq, who went into the former Bulls forward.

He said: “My mother doesn’t allow that. I represent Dr. Lucille O’Neal. I don’t represent myself. I represent my momma and the other women in my life, Taahirah, Amirah, and Me’arah, I represent them. I’m going to be silly and do my stuff. But when it comes time to be professional, I will always be professional.”

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 09: Shaquille O’Neal attends the WBC heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder at T-Mobile Arena on October 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Shaq is a man of utmost respect and discipline in his life. While he may have let himself go after a few championships, he always presents himself in the best manner possible. And there are no exceptions, including his kids, who need certain qualifications to even touch his money.

So it isn’t surprising to see him take a go at Rodman. However, this isn’t the first time he has done it.

Shaq and Rodman nearly fight

During a matchup between the Bulls and the Lakers, things got a little heated between the Big Diesel and the Worm. Shaq pushed Dennis Rodman hard, and this did not sit well in his books. So he almost went right back at him.

It took both Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen to hold him down. They had to push him and pin him to the ground to avoid a fight with Shaquille O’Neal. He then processed to calm down and went his way.

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