The 'I Owe You an Apology. I Wasn't Really Familiar With Your Game' meme features NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal during a 2021 post-game interview with Christian Wood. After Wood's impressive performance, Shaq admitted he hadn't watched him play much and offered a sincere, albeit slightly awkward, apology. The internet quickly adopted the clip to represent moments of 'humble pie' where someone has to admit they were wrong about a person's talent or potential. It is widely used in sports, gaming, and professional contexts to celebrate an underdog who finally gets the recognition they deserve after silencing the critics.