‘Special Agent’ Shaquille O’Neal Jokingly Asks FBI to Arrest Charles Barkley

Shaquille O'Neal had a message for Charles Barkley after being named an honorary FBI agent.

‘Special Agent’ Shaquille O’Neal Jokingly Asks FBI to Arrest Charles Barkley

Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley (Image credits - TheWrap)

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley were two of the most dominant centers in their primes. The former superstars and Hall of Famers clashed a few times on the court.

However, their rivalry continued when they became analysts on Inside the NBA. The two have become good friends since and are loved by their audience for their antics and arguments.

O’Neal has spent his post-playing career collecting titles far outside basketball. Alongside 265 law enforcement officials, the four-time NBA champion added another accolade to his name as he became an honorary FBI Special Agent.

During the graduation ceremony for Session 299 of the FBI National Academy, O’Neal was giving his speech to the crowd and eventually turned his attention to Barkley.

Some of you will go back to your regular jobs, some of you will go to specialized training. Some of you will go do what I do, be undercover. Well, I was undercover. But I just wanna say I appreciate you guys so much. Congratulations. I am not here for this; I am here for you. And if you see Charles Barkley, arrest him.

Shaquille O’Neal to the FBI graduating class

O’Neal has stayed busy even after retiring from the NBA. He has earned a number of degrees post-retirement and recently earned his master’s from Louisiana State University. During the graduation ceremony at LSU, he told the announcer to introduce him as “Shaquille ‘I hate Charles Barkley’ O’Neal”.

Charles Barkley and O’Neal share a close relationship with each other and never miss the opportunity to troll each other. The audience loved his joke on Barkley and burst out laughing. O’Neal did not complete the 10-week curriculum required of actual graduates, and the distinction grants him no investigative authority or sworn status.

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Fans react to Shaquille O’Neal jokingly asking for Charles Barkley’s arrest

Both players have often trolled each other whenever they get the chance to do so. Their banter extends well outside the sets of ‘Inside the NBA’.

After his hilarious request to arrest Barkley went viral, fans took to social media to react to it.

Fans found O’Neal’s request to be hilarious. Many credited him for adding honorary FBI Special Agent to his growing list of accolades.

Shaquille O’Neal has added another special title to his resume

Shaquille O’Neal is well known for being successful off the court as well. He has piled up his resume with various accolades, business ventures, and on-screen appearances.

Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O’Neal (Image credits – Bleacher Report)

O’Neal was named an honorary FBI Agent by FBI Director Kash Patel after the FBI National Academy’s Session 299 graduation. Patel congratulated him and called him one of the best supporters of law enforcement in the country.

The Los Angeles Lakers legend has maintained a strong interest in police work for decades. During his playing career, he completed police training and served with several departments. He has spoken highly of law enforcement and did mention earlier in his career that he wanted to learn the profession rather than simply receive an honorary position.

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