Shaq is known as one of the funnymen in and out of the basketball court. Even now that he is long retired from the NBA, people can still look back at some of his biggest antics with a laugh.
TMZ reported that Shaq shared about his famous sketch as "Big Bernard" on "Saturday Night Live" back in 1998. Shaq took on the role of a giant seven-foot son who was being disciplined by his much smaller father, played by Tracy Morgan. According to Shaq, it is among the top five sketches in the history of the comedy TV show.
A YouTube video of the sketch presented Shaq coming home late and his dad very disappointed. Morgan had a stern talk with his son and reminded him that because he failed to meet his expectations, he will have to spank him as previously agreed. Shaq proceeded to bend over his small father's lap to take a beating. Morgan started beating his son's behind, believing that he was causing some pain and even asking whether his son was crying. Evidently, his tiny hand could not do any damage against his hulking baby boy. The sketch ended with the dad consoling his son and cradling Shaq in his lap.
A TMZ Sports reported told Shaq that his SNL sketch as "Big Bernard" with Tracy Morgan is one of the most iconic in the show's history. He proceeded to ask the former Laker center what he thought about the skit.
Shaq replied in the video that he believes that it ranks among the top five sketches in the history of SNL. He said that he departed from what the writers initially planned for him and went on his own but everybody loved the outcome.
The TMZ reporter also asked if Shaq was going to attend the upcoming SNL anniversary. He said that if the people at SNL would call him, he will be there.
Next, the reporter asked Shaq if he knows anything about Michael Jordan that others never know about, since it is very difficult to catch the NBA legend.
Shaq replied, "He's in the greatest fraternity ever," when asked which fraternity and if they belong to the same group.
Shaq answered in the affirmative, saying, "Omega Psi Phi!" then stuck his tongue out. Shaq refused to add any more details about the secrets of their organization.
Shaq is a regular NBA host and is still highly anticipated by NBA fans for his funny quips and rap lines.
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