Shaq Takes an Epic Dive on Live TV, Has A Sense of Humor About It

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal face planted on live TV but is having fun with his embarrassing moment.

Shaquille O’Neal had an epic fall on Wednesday night during the halftime show of the Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers game.

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Everyone in TNT’s Atlanta studio, where the halftime special was broadcasted, seemed pretty shocked when the 7’3” giant went crashing to the ground.

He jokingly attempted to blame it on host Ernie Johnson, but thank goodness he wasn't hurt.

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The internet exploded with memes and even Shaq joined in on the fun tweeting, “Whoever makes me the best meme of me bustin my ass (like this one) wins $500 cash. Go.”

Whoever makes me the best meme of me bustin my ass (like this one) wins $500 cash. Go. #shaqtinafall pic.twitter.com/3skU2UUUWj

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) May 7, 2015

And boy did people deliver with some hilarious images.

Maymeather vs shaqiou pic.twitter.com/951Ct3i6sS

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) May 7, 2015

He slimed me! #shaqtinafall pic.twitter.com/HM8vE0kpYH

— Stay Puft (@staypuft) May 7, 2015

These Shaq memes. GUYS!!! ??? #shaqtinafall pic.twitter.com/yZIjAPNe9b

— cheesecake lyon (@kiaspeaks) May 7, 2015

Shaq even tweeted a video of Kevin Hart making fun of his fall

This guy is winning so far keepem comin pic.twitter.com/wZQM8DdMdg

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) May 7, 2015


His live TV fall is not something people will quickly forget, but at least he has a great sense of humor about that whole thing.

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