Shaquille O'Neal says Joe Exotic is 'not my friend' while defending 'Tiger King' cameo

With almost entire world forced to remain indoors, a lot of people have been keeping mselves busy by going on Netflix and binge-watching shows. Netflix's latest documentary Tiger King turned out to be huge hit amongst animal lovers and rest of general public. Even NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, who visited Tiger Zoo in 2014, featured in a small cameo on show based around popular Oklahoma cult figure - Joe Exotic. 

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Shaquille O'Neal defends his 'Tiger King' cameo and says Joe Exotic is 't my friend'

In recent episode of Big Podcast With Shaq, former Lakers star recalled his encounter with cult figure Joe Exotic. Shauquille O'Neal was quoted as saying "I forgot what year it was, [but] Dallas was playing OKC. Instead of flying back and forth, we get on Shaq bus. On way, we see a sign that says 'Tiger Sanctuary. We go in re and it's a beautiful place, and character that was re was Exotic Joe."

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Shaquille O'Neal furr went on to clarify his relationship with w incarcerated Joe Exotic. He stated that he merely visited zoo once or twice and made donations which went towards well-being of animals in zoo. We went back a couple times. And n we found out that he's involved with all stuff and, actually, I stopped going. I had idea all that stuff was going on. I don't harm tigers. I love tigers. Do I put donations to se zoos to help se tigers out? I do it all time. Do I own tigers personally at my house? ." As for extent of his relationship with Joe Exotic, Shaq wants to make clear: "I was just a visitor. I met this guy --[he's] t my friend. Don't kw him. Never had any business dealings with him. I had idea any of that stuff was going on.”

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When does Joe Exotic get released? Is Joe Exotic in jail w?

answer to question 'Is Joe Exotic in jail w?' is YES. Tiger King star was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison on January 22, 2020. When does Joe Exotic get released? Joe Exotic vowed to appeal decision and even wrote a letter to Donald Trump, requesting a presidential pardon, as per reports. 

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