Shaquille O’Neal turned down a whopping $100 million ad deal because he didn’t want to collaborate with LeBron James.

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Is it true that Shaquille O’Neal rejected a lucrative $100M commercial collaboration with LeBron James? ( Getty Images )

On February 5, 2024, The Dunning-Kruger Times stirred up some online ruckus claiming that Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O’Neal turned down a whopping $100 million ad deal because he didn’t want to collaborate with LeBron James.

The piece kicked off mentioning Shaq’s status in NBA and his commercial success. The publication also mentioned that he is selective about his gigs.

In the alleged interview snippet, Shaquille O’Neal supposedly said, “I turned down $100 million to do a 30-second spot with LeBron. I don’t need that kind of drama. All he does is whine and cry.”

The commercial was said to be for Dollar Shave Club. The brand allegedly was striving to boost its razor reputation. The Dunning-Kruger Times article also mentions how Joe Barron, the CEO of Dollar Shave Club expects Shaq to put his past behind with LeBron and join the commercial.

As per the article, Shaq wasn’t holding back, reportedly labeling LeBron as “an overrated baby whose claim to fame is falling down a lot.”

As it turns out, the entire article was a fabrication.

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