Shaquille O’Neal, known for his elaborate pranks, found himself at the centre of controversy during UFC 314 in Miami after a heated exchange with the popular online streamer Adin Ross.
The feud stems from an earlier incident at DAZN’s Fight Night 27, where Ross snatched candy from Shaq’s hand mid-snack — a boundary the basketball star doesn’t take lightly.
Video from UFC 314 shows a visibly annoyed O’Neal reacting to Ross filming him. Though much of Shaq’s words were inaudible, Ross responded with a bold caption on Instagram: “@Shaq please do it I can’t wait to sue.” Further footage showed Ross continuing to film the 4x NBA champion, with O’Neal reportedly saying, “What the f—k are you looking at?”
The interaction has gone viral, especially since high-profile attendees like Donald Trump and Elon Musk were also present. While it remains unclear if Shaq’s anger was genuine or part of a WWE-style performance for the crowd, fans are debating whether the prank crossed a line.
Shaq’s history with pranks is well-documented. From snow in Kenny Smith’s car to a controversial stunt involving Lou Amundson’s mouth guard, the NBA legend found himself on the receiving end at UFC 314 sparking a heated exchange and potential legal fallout.
