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A great career gives an athlete fame, respect, and a long highlight reel. Retirement gives them the chance to turn all that shine into something even bigger. Some former stars tap into business, media, tech, and investing, and end up making more money than they ever did while competing. Think Peyton Manning, Shaquille O’Neal, or […]

Stephen Curry looked to lead the Golden State Warriors to their fourth straight win as they visited the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Tuesday. The Warriors made easy work of the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, 124-106, with Curry not having to do too much as he scored only nine points in 28 minutes. […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has voiced concerns about what will happen to Austin Reaves once LeBron James returns to the Lakers’ lineup. The Hall of Famer believes Reaves’ breakout season could take a hit when the team’s star forward comes back from injury. Shaq shared his thoughts on The Big Podcast with Shaq, expressing genuine […]

Throughout his career, Shaquille O’Neal was a generation-defining player. He was one of the most dominant players of all time and one of the most beloved. Nevertheless, Shaq had one major Achilles’ heel: free throws. Something he himself has acknowledged before. Recently, Shaq explained his belief that it was God’s doing for him to struggle […]

Many expected them to struggle, but the Boston Celtics are doing relatively well amid their transition period. The main reason? Jaylen Brown. Brown has put the Celtics on his back in the absence of Jayson Tatum, and his solid all-around play has helped them keep in step with the other teams in the Eastern Conference. […]

A lot has been said about the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, and much more can be expected. Legendary NBA big man Shaquille O’Neal is among the notable figures who have shared their thoughts on it, and what he said could turn some heads. “When you are in a […]

Shaquille O’Neal wants a wife and is enlisting Andy Cohen for help. During a conversation on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, Shaq proposed an idea to Cohen, suggesting that there could be a reality show of sorts to help the NBA legend find love. Cohen is known for his Real Housewives reunion hosting, so this is […]

The LSU football program is currently searching for its next head coach following the departure of Brian Kelly via firing. The Tigers have once again performed well below expectations this year, opening the door for the team to finally move on from the Kelly era after a few disastrous years. Recently, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal […]

During his playing days, Shaquille O’Neal was undoubtedly a phenomenon most players could be forgiven for being wary of. His combination of size, skill, and raw drive may never be recreated in the NBA, even if his persona has changed drastically since then. However, former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley believes Shaq’s brutality may […]

Despite the Golden State Warriors losing to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, the team has started hot this season, with many having high expectations for them later down the line. While the Warriors’ loss to the Bucks came without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team still has gotten high regard from many in the basketball world, […]

Sometimes your dreams can trigger fond memories, and for Shaquille O’Neal, several of his involve Kobe Bryant. O’Neal told People that the late Los Angeles Lakers star has been appearing in his dreams recently and has been reminiscing about some of their career highlights. “If I lay there the first five minutes, I don’t go […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s latest luxury ride never reached him. According to CBS News, the basketball legend’s custom Range Rover was stolen before arriving in Louisiana, where he was supposed to use it during an LSU game. Investigators in Lumpkin County, Georgia, believe the theft may be connected to a larger cybercrime operation targeting transport companies. Authorities […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard joked about rejoining the team in a separate role for the organization. Howard was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in September, cementing his legacy as one of the game’s finest centers, who helped the Lakers to their 17th championship in 2020. On Friday night, Howard attended […]

Shaquille O’Neal is appalled at the recent findings about the NBA. On Thursday, the four-time NBA champion shared that he is “embarrassed” that several coaches and players allegedly had a hand in illegal sports betting as well as allegedly altering the game with rigged gambling schemes. So far, Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Rozier […]

Shaquille O’Neal is facing some car trouble. The former NBA player’s $180,000 car has reportedly been stolen by hackers, according to Page Six. The car was a black Range Rover which was customized in order to fit the four-time NBA champion’s 7’1 frame. According to an insider’s report on the incident, they “believe it may […]

Hall of Famer and NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal said he was ashamed to learn about the gambling scandal that has involved three NBA luminaries. "I know Chauncey [Billups], I know Damon [Jones] very well… I'm ashamed that those guys would put their families and their careers in jeopardy. … if you're making $9 million… how […]

Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Ayton’s debut fell short of expectations, with the center managing just 10 points and six rebounds in a 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. His quiet performance immediately drew criticism from Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. O’Neal didn’t hold back in his message to Ayton. “Listen, […]

Charles Barkley has never been shy about his opinions, but during the NBA’s opening week, the Hall of Famer admitted something rare. Before the debut of Inside the NBA on ESPN, he was nervous. “I was nervous today,” Barkley said. “Every person who has ever touched a basketball wanted to be on ESPN. They are […]

Undoubtedly, Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest and most influential players in NBA history. Altogether, he has won four championships, been a 15-time All-Star, 2000 NBA MVP, and 1993 Rookie of the Year, to name a few.  He did everything, but if things had been slightly different, he might have done more. Recently, O’Neal […]

On NBA Opening Night, Lakers phenom Luka Doncic squelched any worries about a potential groin injury against the Golden State Warriors. Though the Lakers lost 119-109, there was no stopping Luka. In total, Doncic came away with 43 points as well as 12 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and a steal. As a result, he […]

NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson share a special friendship, as the latter described to PEOPLE in June. Now, O’Neal is speaking out about how the emotional response to Iverson describing their friendship meant to him. Back in June, Iverson got teary-eyed when speaking about how much the four-time NBA champion’s friendship has enlightened […]

Orlando Magic fans have seen some of the best and most dominant players in NBA history. These stars have never brought a championship to the Sunshine State, but for brief moments in time, there were few better in the league. But who are the best and greatest Magic players in history? We’ll try to figure […]

It will be a while before anyone can say with certainty that Victor Wembanayama is one of the greatest players ever. However, he continues to show flashes of potential and has many years ahead of him. In the meantime, Wembanayama decided to join in the favorite tradition of every basketball fanatic, putting together their all-time […]

The long-running and beloved basketball studio show “Inside the NBA” is officially making its debut on ESPN this season. It marks a new era for the Emmy Award-winning program that has defined basketball coverage for more than three decades. Inside the NBA will serve as ESPN and ABC’s pregame, halftime, and postgame program for marquee […]

Leonardo DiCaprio finally stepped into the podcast world, and his debut did not disappoint. The 50-year-old Hollywood icon joined fellow actor Benicio Del Toro on New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, where the conversation shifted from filmmaking to sports legends in a way only the Kelce brothers can pull off, per JustJared. The Oscar […]

Sophie Rain made sure her 21st birthday stood out, and she did it with an NBA legend by her side. The OnlyFans star shared photos and videos from her night out in Las Vegas, where she crossed paths with Shaquille O’Neal. look who i ran into on my birthday !! pic.twitter.com/Gju11RH3Dd — Sophie Rain (@sophieraiin) […]

Amid a flurry of NBA offseason headlines, one story still raises questions: ESPN’s use of “Inside the NBA.” The iconic show, hosted by Ernie Johnson and featuring NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, will live on in the 2025-26 season nearly unchanged. “(Fans are) going to get the show they love in […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 At long last, the final 10. You know the names, there are no big surprises for shock value, […]

Everyone needs a friend like Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq recently revealed that he still keeps up with his former teammate and friend, Kobe Bryant, five years after his death. Shaq and Kobe played on the Lakers for eight seasons — 1996 to 2004 — and won three NBA championships together. “I always check in on Kobe’s […]

Shaq admits he has no idea how many companies the big fella endorsed over the years. That’s how big his empire has become. “I have no idea, brother. I’m just thankful for the opportunity,” O’Neal recently told HoopsHype when asked to tally his partnerships. The four-time NBA champion has become such a fixture in the […]

Since retiring from the NBA, Hall of Fame center and analyst Shaquille O’Neal has been a motivating force for the game’s elite centers, offering tough love and constructive criticism, including to Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid. It took him years to do it; however, O’Neal eventually did give Dwight Howard his flowers amid Howard’s Hall […]

One of the most publicized beefs in the NBA the past several years was between Shaquille ‘Shaq’ O’Neal and Dwight Howard. That beef has since been squashed ahead of Dwight Howard’s Hall of Fame induction, with Shaq finally giving the former Orlando Magic big man his flowers. While Shaq claimed that there never was a […]

The beef between Shaquille ‘Shaq’ O’Neal and Dwight Howard is officially over. The beef has been over for quite some time now, but it was made official prior to Dwight Howard being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. It’s a well deserved honor for one of the best big men to play in the […]

Former NBA guard Brian Shaw offered insight into why Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway’s promising partnership with the Orlando Magic never reached the championship heights O’Neal later achieved with Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking on Byron Scott’s Fastbreak podcast, Shaw compared the two eras of O’Neal’s career and highlighted the factors that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most storied franchise in NBA history, achieving success at the highest level in virtually every decade of its existence. The Lakers have won 17 championships (five as the Minneapolis Lakers) and have 31 players in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Thirteen Lakers have had their number retired by […]

Shaquille O’Neal always made his presence felt, whether he was dominating in the paint or making teammates laugh with his outrageous antics. During Shaq’s eight-year stint with the Lakers, his blend of unstoppable strength and over-the-top humor became legendary, and his former teammates still share stories that prove it, per HoopsHype. Recently, Brian Shaw pulled […]

Given how much materials and technology have improved today, it’s a no-brainer that the NBA and other basketball leagues have put up the most durable basketball rims in their sanctioned games. This procedure certainly prevents any accidents and injuries, especially for high-flyers. In the past, several basketball leagues witnessed several broken backboards thanks to thunderous […]

NBA players are usually well-off enough to focus on playing basketball, especially modern players. As a result, seeing them take up day jobs is usually a rare sight. Nonetheless, day jobs are still honorable pursuits that rake in honest income. But going outside the realm of money, regular day jobs also play an important part […]

The world of celebrity boxing just keeps getting wilder. Shaquille O’Neal accepting a challenge from Charlie Mack, Will Smith’s longtime former bodyguard, already had fans buzzing. Now, boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. has inserted himself into the conversation, saying he’s ready to referee if this unlikely showdown becomes official, Complex reports. 👀 Roy Jones Jr. […]