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Shaq's NBA Finals Grudge: Larry David Tripped Me!
11 Jun
Summary
- Shaquille O'Neal expressed dislike for Larry David at the NBA Finals.
- David's presence referenced a 2001 Curb Your Enthusiasm episode.
- In the episode, David accidentally tripped Shaq during a Lakers game.
During the NBA Finals, Shaquille O'Neal publicly voiced his ongoing dislike for Larry David. O'Neal's statement, "I don't like him, he tripped me," directly referenced a memorable 2001 episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." In the episode titled "Shaq," David accidentally tripped the NBA star, leading to O'Neal's removal from a Los Angeles Lakers game.
The on-screen mishap provided Larry David with an unexpected period of solitude as people avoided him due to the injury. This newfound freedom from social obligations was initially a source of amusement for David.
Later in the episode, David visited O'Neal in the hospital, bringing VHS tapes and reconciling with the athlete. O'Neal learned his injury was not serious enough to end his season, leading to a resolution.
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" is available for streaming on HBO, and the Knicks faced the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday evening.
