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Shaquille O’Neal didn’t mince words when addressing theKansas City Chiefs‘ Super Bowl game plan – especially when it came to Travis Kelce‘s role.
The NBA icon joined the “New Heights” podcast, hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, and wasted no time voicing his displeasure with how the Chiefs handled their star tight end during their 40-22 loss in Super Bowl LIX.
Shaq, a longtime fan of dominant athletes, took issue with the apparent lack of opportunities for Kelce, who has been the engine of Kansas City’s offense for much of the past decade.
“I have a question,” O’Neal said bluntly. “How come they didn’t use you a lot in the Super Bowl? I know you’re [expletive] pissed. I don’t wanna get you in trouble.”
Kelce kept his response light, saying, “Nah, man. You already know we were trying to use all the pieces, man.” But that wasn’t enough to satisfy the Hall of Famer.
“I need the pieces that helped us win the first [expletive] Super Bowl. Don’t be trying to do new [expletive],” Shaq fired back, clearly frustrated by what he felt was an unnecessary change in strategy.
Kelce and Shaq unite in Super Bowl criticism
As the conversation continued, O’Neal doubled down with a direct message for Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.
“Coach, he’s [expletive] 6-foot-8,” Shaq said of Kelce, exaggerating his height to make a point. “Throw him the goddamn ball. Single coverage, double coverage, at the goal line. Alley-oop – that’s the play you call.”
Kelce eventually gave in, laughing at the idea of bringing a little “Shaq energy” into the 2025 season. “Alley-oop. I’m telling you, I’m going to Coach Reid with that one right now,” he said. “Wait til you see this year, baby. I’m coming back with a little bit of Shaq, [expletive] pissed off and ready to rock and roll.”
Though the Chiefs have already established a dynasty with three Super Bowl titles, Kelce admitted earlier in the offseason that he had considered retirement before deciding to return for another campaign.
Drafted 63rd overall in 2013, Kelce has since become one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, earning 10 Pro Bowl selections, seven All-Pro honors, and a reputation as Patrick Mahomes’ most reliable target.
But with the 2025 season approaching, Shaq’s fiery message may add even more fuel to Kelce’s competitive fire – especially after what some viewed as a lackluster showing in the team’s most recent championship outing.
If there’s one thing both Kelce and O’Neal agree on, it’s this: Kansas City still has work to do, and they’re not done rewriting history.
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