News about Shaquille O'Neal

Former FTX chief, Sam Bankman-Fried, who is currently serving 25 years behind  bars has reached an agreement with investors to settle their civil claims. Bankman-Fried will cooperate in a class-action lawsuit targeting celebrities who promoted FTX with the aim of resolving current and future civil claims. The list of celebrities include Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephen Curry, Shohei Ohtani, Gisele Bundchen, Larry David, and others.  Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years for embezzling $8 billion from FTX customers. He has appealed his conviction and is currently being held in Brooklyn pending transfer to prison.

After striking a deal with a local business owner, Shaquille O'Neal was able to wear a suit to be drafted by the Orlando Magic as he could not afford the $1,500 garment after leaving LSU. The best player in college basketball was near-broke 20 years before the inception of name, image, and likeness. Before being selected No 1 overall by the Orlando Magic and earning $3million his rookie year, O'Neal did not have much to his name.

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal joined the list of people unhappy with how little Caitlin Clark will make from her rookie contract in the WNBA, but urged fans to continue to support women's basketball. Clark's contract is not out of line from other top rookies in the WNBA, as she will earn just $76,535 in her first WNBA season as part of her first professional contract in 2024.

With the Knicks clinching the second seed in the Eastern Conference, both O'Neal and Barkley have been critical of the team. The two NBA legends turned TNT analysts unanimously agree that New York is destined for an early exit in the playoffs. In a recent appearance on The Michael Kay Show, host Michael Kay asked Perkins for his opinion on O'Neal and Barkley writing off the Knicks despite a noteworthy season. The retired center then claimed that neither O'Neal nor Barkley has the time to watch basketball games. 'Obviously they don't watch basketball,' Perkins claimed. 'I'm serious, they can't watch basketball on a consistent basis. The only time they actually probably watch the Knicks are when they're covering the Knicks on their game nights.'

Travis Hunter, a Colorado footballer, bought his mother's dream house in Savannah, Georgia, earlier this month. Hunter posted a video on his YouTube channel depicting his mother's reaction when she was given a five-bedroom 2.5 bathroom house. The 20-year-old also bought his fiancé a car and gifted her with a diamond engagement ring, which the couple posted on Facebook last month. Many celebrities shared their abundance with their loved ones in more ways than one before Hunter returned to his mother.

Larry David was in the stands at TD Garden in Boston on Saturday night, doing his best not to get too excited about March Madness fever as he watched UConn play Illinois. The Curb Your Enthusiasm actor and Seinfeld co-creator, who plays off his affectionately cranky persona, was seen stretching his legs over a fence near the courthouse. It was reminiscent of the classic Curb Your Enthusiasm scene from Season 2, where David gets courtside access to the Lakers and mistakenly trips Shaquille O'Neal over stretching out his legs.

The love-hate feud between the two NBA legends has played a huge role in their NBA success on Inside the NBA. The pair engage in tense and humorous verbal discussions from across the desk, rather than being reliable analysts. Julius 'Dr. 'Dr. 'Dr. 'Dr. 'Dr. 'Dr.' in the network's postseason promo. As O'Neal and Barkley's back-and-forths began, J' Erving acted as their therapist. 'It's the playoffs,' Erving says. 'Why are you looking at me,' O'Neal says, to which Barkley advises Dr. J. 'Do you really have to ask?'

Since selling six times as many tickets for its Final Four stage as the men's version did, Women's March Madness continues to attract more attention than the men's version. With Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese breaking records and attracting unprecedented amounts of attention, the female NCAA tournament is dwarfing its male counterpart in terms of ticket sales ahead of this year's March Madness. Despite being significantly higher, women's Final Four tickets have already sold six times more than men's, according to online marketplace TickPick, along with a prominent X account.

Candice Warner has defended Latrell Mitchell after he raised eyebrows with an expletive-laden post-match radio interview on Thursday night. Mitchell, 26, spent a mixed night at Suncorp Stadium as the Bunnies lost their second match in a row to begin the 2024 season. The Indigenous star lamented his team's inability after being outclassed 28-18, speaking later with Triple M's Ben Dobbin.

In an interview with USA Today in Las Vegas ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, the 52-year-old, four-time NBA champion was first asked about Kelce's future, when he talked with Kelce last month on his podcast. Now, in a sit-down chat with TNT's Adam Lefkoe, 'Big Diesel' recalled Kelce's brown eyes when they last met. 'You knew [Jason Kelce] was going to retire?' Lefkoe started asking Shaq on the Big Podcast before asking him what was it that gave it away.

The NBA legend explains why he pays $160 to have pedicures and his toenails painted on an episode of The Big Podcast. I give around $1,000.' Since I know my feet stink, I know how bad my feet are. They're ugly, I know. And I like to paint them. I paint that s**t because it's ugly.' O'Neal was revealed. O'Neal said he often gets solid colors or designs, but he's always got creative to make up for his 'ugly feet.'

Barkley revealed his social media presence with Shaquille O'Neal, Adam Lefkoe, and Kenny Smith during Thursday's NBA coverage. 'For business purposes,' the NBA legend and analyst revealed that he developed an Instagram account.' Smith wondered if he's'sliding into people's DMs,' prompting his observant colleague to ask questions after posting his handle.' Barkley said, 'I don't even know what it means.' You gotta teach me how to slip [in DMs] [in DMs].'

The Texas Tech defensive back made sure to stand out from other college football players with his words and convictions when speaking to reporters at the NFL Combine on Thursday. When asked what's been discussed that he didn't believe in, the 22-year-old senior said, "I don't believe in space...like, you know, I'm religious, so I suppose we're on our own right now." I don't believe there are, like, other planets, or stuff like that. I'm not sure.

After announcing that he had lost a bet, NBA legend and analyst Shaquille O'Neal sported a funny new emo look on Tuesday. As he took pictures as 'Emo Jimmy,' the 51-year-old was sporting a wig that resembled Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler's viral appearance on social media the day. Neither O'Neal nor the majority of the TNT cast debated what the bet was or who it was lost to, instead enjoying the joke of the big man's new appearance.

Shaquille O'Neal, the NBA legend, has confessed to falling to bed late and gulping down pineapple soda, but he was always ready to 'kill someone' on the court after some midday rest. O'Neal, a four-time champion and one-time MVP, has spent his career as one of the best big men of his time. But the center was not particularly known for his discipline off the court and divulged information about his former life on 'The Big Pod with Shaq' with fellow basketball player Allen Iverson.

On the Today breakfast show on Tuesday morning, Karl Stefanovic made a strange gaffe when he announced the name of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal. For the surprise blunder, the television presenter, 49, received a priceless reaction from co-host Sarah Abo and guest, six-time NBA championship champion Scottie Pippen. The media personality pronounced the very popular name with the 'Shark' rather than 'Shaq' before adding an extra 'o' at the end, going heavy on his Aussie accent.

According to a confidant of Shaquille O'Neal, people should respect their families and avoid the mistakes he made that cost him their lives. In a recent podcast with Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, the 51-year-old NBA on TNT co-founder confessed to making 'dumbass mistakes' in his marriage, which he now regrets: I lost my entire family.' I'm in a 100,000-square-foot house by myself.' On Wednesday, a friend of O'Neal's doubled down on the remarks to the News. The point I was trying to make was that I wanted others to learn from my mistakes,' the anonymous friend told the Journal. When you get married, you make vows, and you should be grateful for what you have.' Keep it coming. I want people, particularly those in the public eye, to learn from me.'

Victor Wembanyama's rookie season in the NBA has been near-flawless, but the Spurs rookie made his first slip-up off the court this weekend. Wembanyama dropped an F-bomb while talking about his friendship with San Antonio head coach Gregg Popovich during a live appearance on TNT Sports. "I remember when we were on film in front of everybody, and it was like, 'What the f**k is this?'

As the seven-time Pro Bowler considers ending his career, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal gave Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce some brutally honest advice. Kelce, 36, is thought to be considering retirement and has yet to decide whether he will keep his cleats or return to the field for another season. O'Neal spent almost 20 years in the NBA, most notably with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning four titles before retiring in 2011.

On social media, Shaquille O'Neal has taken aim at Kanye West after the rapper called out the basketball legend's acquaintance and Authentic Brands Group (ABG) billionaire owner Jamie Salter. Both O'Neal and West were at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, and the four-time NBA champion appeared to have snubbed him at Allegiant Stadium. Since West seemed to be questioning O'Neal and Salter's company relationship, they have clashed in the past.

During a press conference on Tuesday, NBA legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal said that being the first player to have his jersey retired by the Orlando Magic was "inestriate." O'Neal's No. Following Orlando's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, 32 jerseys are expected to be the first one retired in franchise history. "It's definitely unexpected" that we did the Ring of Honor thing, I thought that was it,' O'Neal said.

Jason Kelce denied the possibility of ever coaching football in the college ranks, but he's open to taking up either high school or the NFL. This all comes as the 36-year-old Philadelphia Eagles center debates whether or not to retire. When Kelce's time as an employee ended, he'd never consider teaching, particularly if it meant returning to Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where he had been living.

Travis Kelce's brother Jason has talked about the consequences of their Taylor Swift-inspired fame on everyday life. In an appearance on Shaquille O'Neal's 'The Big Podcast,' Jason discussed how things have changed for him and Travis since the Chiefs star went public with dating Swift in September. Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl winner, stepped into the mansion in a gated community in Kansas City back in October, despite rumors that he was uneasy with how open his old house was to the public with his fame increasing.

'In the next two weeks, Jason Kelce expects to announce his decision on his NFL future.' In Las Vegas for Super Bowl Week, the older Kelce brother joined Shaquille O'Neal's podcast, and the NBA legend got down to business when asking the Eagles man about his NFL future. According to reports, Kelce, 36, told his Eagles team that he was done when they lost in the playoffs to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but no formal announcement was made, and brother Travis has speculated that he may continue playing.