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Shaquille O’Neal Wildly Answered ‘What Is The First Thing You Do When You Wake Up?’: “Who You Interviewing Today?”

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal left viewers in stitches with his unpredictable response to a simple question.

Vishwesha Kumar
Aug 6, 2023
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Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

  • Shaquille O’Neal’s playful personality takes center stage in a flirty interview with co-host Rocsi Diaz
  • The former NBA star surprises everyone with his answer to a morning routine question
  • Laughs ensue as Shaq playfully teases Diaz and says he received flirty messages

Shaquille O’Neal’s screen personality is a testament to his versatility and ability to connect with audiences beyond his athletic prowess. His charisma, playful sense of humor, and willingness to embrace his larger-than-life persona have endeared him to fans worldwide. 

From the basketball court to the entertainment industry, Shaq continues to be a captivating presence, making him a true icon both in sports and entertainment. Now, let’s look into a TV appearance where Shaquille O’Neal’s screen personality truly shined in a flirtatious and humorous interview on “Daily Pop” with guest co-host Rocsi Diaz. 

“I’d never be sad and pouty with you sitting there. She’s always in my DMs I just wanna let you know. You wanna know what she says? She says, ‘Even though I’m Spanish, you know I like that chocolate.’ And I tell her once you go Shaq, you never go back.”

Diaz can do nothing but blush and she quickly tries to move on to the next set of questions. Then they finally get to the rapid-fire round. Diaz then asks Shaq, what is the first thing he does when he wakes up. And Shaq’s response left the audience and the hosts in splits:

“I say, hey, you alright?”

“No, I say what you doing, who you interviewing today?”

“Oh, you’re interviewing me, alright, I’ll be right behind you.”

“I’m just playing America.”

Shaq confirmed that he was just messing around and there was nothing going on between the two stars. But his epic reply surely left the audience in shambles. 


What Else Did Shaquille O’Neal Do In The Interview? 

As the interview continued, Shaq humorously claimed that Diaz had sent him “sultry” photos on Instagram, leaving her red-faced. Diaz, in turn, explained that she had actually messaged Shaq to let him know about the upcoming interview and to ask him to make her look good on TV.

The flirty fun continued, with Shaq playfully suggesting that Diaz owed him a date for not giving him a heads-up about their interview. Diaz actually took him up on that and asked him where he wants to go. She also insisted that she will be the one who is going to pay the bill at the end of the night.

But in the end, it was all just for fun, as Shaq and Diaz clarified what was going on. Nevertheless, it was still hilarious to see their exchange on national television.

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Vishwesha Kumar is a staff writer for Fadeaway World from Bengaluru, India. Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology from PES University in 2020, Vishwesha leverages his analytical skills to enhance his sports journalism, particularly in basketball. His experience includes writing over 3000 articles across respected publications such as Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda, which have established him as a prolific figure in the sports writing community.Vishwesha’s love for basketball was ignited by watching LeBron James, inspiring him to delve deeply into the nuances of the game. This personal passion translates into his writing, allowing him to connect with readers through relatable narratives and insightful analyses. He holds a unique and controversial opinion that Russell Westbrook is often underrated rather than overrated. Despite Westbrook's flaws, Vishwesha believes that his triple-double achievements and relentless athleticism are often downplayed, making him one of the most unique and electrifying players in NBA history, even if his style of play can sometimes be polarizing. 
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