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Shaquille O’Neal Teases Charles Barkley Over Weight Loss Medication in 'Inside the NBA' Banter

During a lighthearted exchange, O’Neal jokingly referred to himself as the 'Ozempic FBI,' poking fun at Barkley's use of Mounjaro for weight loss.

  • Shaquille O’Neal humorously called himself the 'Ozempic FBI' while teasing Charles Barkley about his weight loss journey on 'Inside the NBA.'
  • Barkley clarified that he uses Mounjaro, a medication for Type 2 diabetes that aids in weight loss, not Ozempic, which O’Neal referenced.
  • Barkley has been open about his use of Mounjaro, revealing that he has lost over 60 pounds and aims to reach his goal weight of 270 pounds.
  • The playful exchange is part of the ongoing camaraderie and humor shared by the 'Inside the NBA' panelists, which often includes jokes about each other's personal lives.
  • O’Neal himself has been working on his own fitness journey, reportedly losing around 50 pounds with the help of nutritionists and trainers.
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