Kevin Hart and Shaq's hilarious exchange at the All-Star event leaves the internet in stitches

At the NBA All-Star 2025 game, funnyman Kevin Hart and basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal had a quick roast battle that dropped the jaws of everyone present. What started as a light moment with everyone enjoying themselves, Kevin decided to test his roast skills and go straight for the big man.

But he forgot that Shaq isn't only known for his shooting skills; he also has a witty sense of humor. His reply put Kevin in his place and ended the roast battle.

Kevin Hart was named the first-ever on-court emcee for the NBA All-Star 2025, and before the game between Shaq's OG and Candace's Rising Stars, he decided to YOLO and risk his future at this event. He forgot that there were kids at the event and maybe being at a stadium made him think this was one of his comedy specials.

What started as a light banter quickly became an NSFW moment when Kevin commented on Shaq's purple suit. He said;

"Why you dressed like a p*rn director?"

The comment surprised everyone at the court, including Stephen Curry, and Candance Parker. But since Shaq is the king of witty comebacks he evened the odds by commenting on Hart's outfit. He replied;

"Why'd get your outfit at KidRUs?"

Kevin Hart didn't have a reply and just asked Shaq to shut up and focus. Wise choice.

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Fan reaction to Kevin Hart and Shaq's hilarious banter at the NBA All-Star 2025 game

The fans quickly decided to take this opportunity to give their two cents on the matter. Fans of the NBA star and the comedian took to social media and gave some hilarious reactions.

He thinks he did great. (via @magafirearmstec)

On live television.

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And Kevin still has the guts to make fun of him. (via @GameOver_Rekt)

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Shaq never felt so helpless before. (via @Lancelot_eth)

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Does he tell jokes? When? (via @PancakeSyrupNFT)

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He saw a stadium and thought it was his comedy special. (via @lukaownsyouu)

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Only if there weren't any cameras there. (via @Sarah_on_X)

The disrespect was real.

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First, Don Cheadle, and now Shaq. Someone, please tell Kevin to hesitate. (via @Enzoowzo1m97)

Kevin: Somebody, stop me!

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Kevin right after telling his joke. (via @elcholomita)

He remembered the size difference.

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A question to be pondered upon. (via @elcholomita)

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Shaq, please, don't hide behind a fake account. (via @mr94ghost)

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They knew Kevin was cooked and didn't want any part of it. (via @isaiah13b)

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He is the only one, who thinks he is funny. (via @Odin_Navarro)

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Shaq to the cameraman later. (via @realildre)

Cameraman: Sir, it was live TV.

Kevin Hart and Shaquille O'Neal have a history taking light digs at each and this time was no different. Both celebrities took the jokes lightly and were seen enjoying the rest of the game with more laughs and banter.