In 2017, Jimmy Kimmel invited Shaquille O’Neal to step in for him, and Shaq readily accepted the offer, showcasing his vibrant on-screen presence. Unlike many NBA players, Shaq has honed his skills over the years, appearing in numerous movies and TV shows, demonstrating his comfort in the spotlight. During his guest-hosting stint, Shaq’s first guest of the night was the stunning and undeniably charming Mila Kunis.
The actress joined the show for a candid chat with Shaq, immediately noticing his Hall of Fame ring. She jokingly suggested he take it off and store it in a safety deposit box.
You can’t wear that. That’s not ok. That’s huge.
O’Neal tried to lighten the mood by expressing his deep respect and admiration for the Dodgers as an exceptional team. However, Kunis remained unconvinced.
I don’t respect the Yankees. I don’t respect anything about them.
Despite O’Neal’s continued attempts to reason with Kunis, she remained steadfast in her stance. As the interview progressed, it became evident that Kunis was still displeased with O’Neal being a Yankees fan. She even jokingly hinted at the absurdity of needing to “cancel” him. Both Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher are known to be Dodgers fans.
Concerning Shaq and his ring, Kunis genuinely felt anxious. Throughout his NBA career, he secured four of them, but the one symbolizing his status among the game’s all-time greats must be the most unforgettable. According to O’Neal, the ring is reserved for exceptional occasions, a sentiment that Kunis agreed with. The conversation provided amusement for the two friends, while also showcasing Kunis’ admiration for O’Neal’s accomplishments. She couldn’t help but be awestruck by his Hall of Fame ring.
Shaq recalls prank with Mila Kunis’ husband Ashton Kutcher
Shaquille O’Neal found himself on the receiving end of Ashton Kutcher’s pranks on the MTV show “Punk’d.” O’Neal reminisced about the incident with his close friend and Kutcher’s wife, Mila Kunis.
Shaquille O’Neal (via Imago)In 2017, O’Neal appeared as a guest on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with Kunis as his guest. The Hall of Fame basketball star recounted the tale of how Kutcher pulled a prank on him, provoking anger. However, upon recalling his relationship with Kunis, he decided to let Kutcher off the hook without any repercussions.
Shaquille O’Neal fell prey to one of Ashton Kutcher’s pranks back in 2005. O’Neal, accompanied by his then-wife, Shaunie Henderson, headed to a restaurant for a date, only to find his tires deflated by Kutcher and his crew. This incident escalated into a confrontation between the LA Lakers legend and a member of the “Punk’d” crew. However, upon realizing that he had been punked by Kutcher, O’Neal responded with humor, giving Kutcher a playful bear hug on the hood of a red car. Despite the prank, the four-time NBA champion showed good sportsmanship by shaking Kutcher’s hand.
