NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has cast doubt on the recent Blue Origin space flight, suggesting that Jeff Bezos may have used green screen technology to depict the event rather than sending a real crew into space. O’Neal’s skepticism was voiced during a podcast interview with comedian David Spade, where he questioned the authenticity of the mission. The four-time NBA champion, known for his sharp wit and outspoken nature, pointed to specific inconsistencies in the video footage released by Blue Origin as evidence of his belief.
Blue Origin, founded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, recently launched a high-profile space mission that included an all-female crew. The flight featured singer Katy Perry, television personality Gayle King, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen. O’Neal, who is married to reality TV personality Lauren Sanchez, expressed his disbelief at the idea of sending Sanchez into space, stating that Bezos would never want anything to happen to his fiancée.
O’Neal’s comments focused on several elements of the video, including the static nature of the crew members’ hair and the fact that the landing key was already open. He stated,