Shaquille O’Neal has left an undeniable mark on the history of the NBA. Over his 19-year illustrious career, he remarkably played and has a long list of accolades. Despite his towering presence on the court, his weight has always come up in a bad light by everyone.
It seemed like everyone had a problem with his weight, but not him – Until recently. Shaq shocked the world with his jaw-dropping transformation. He has shed light on how he started having a bad body image which prompted him to take action.
The difference between the old Shaq and the new transformed one is significant. One could say that his performance would have got better if it had been done it before. Undoubtedly, it was better late than never. Notably, while other former NBA players like Michael Jordan have been gaining weight, Shaq chose to stand differently.
Earlier this year, Shaquille O’Neal revealed his transformation and had fans drooling over his six-packs. Intriguing, his first in over 30 years. In a video of Shaq which was posted on Instagram, a fan was quick to mention Kobe Bryant’s dream. The comment read “All Kobe Ever Wanted”.
Kobe Bryant mentioned to The New Yorker, “It used to drive me crazy that he was so lazy”. He continued, “You got to have the responsibility of working every single day. You can’t skate through shit”. It seems like Shaquille O’Neal stopped skating through sh*t, and actually worked out.
Kobe Bryant couldn’t stand Shaquille O’Neal’s laziness
Shaquille O’Neal has also revealed his weight goal which has left fans speechless. The Lakers star’s transformation journey is particularly inspiring as he embarked on this at the age of 51. His dedication has paid off and it is certain that he is living a healthier and better life.
With his multi-faceted income which involves owning a restaurant chain as well as his career in the entertainment industry. Notably, Shaq doesn’t even charge anything for his music concerts and this certainly speaks volumes about his down-to-earth nature.
Even though his NBA career or former teammate Kobe never benefited from this transformation. Shaq and his future endeavors would undoubtedly be as “All Kobe Ever Wanted” is fulfilled now.
Kobe and Shaq had an amazing on-court chemistry. The two won three back-to-back championships together. Although the feud between them is not unknown to the fans, they sorted things out. Shaq has also revealed the actual truth of their relationship after Kobe died in a tragic helicopter crash.
Fans are waiting to see what Shaq has in store for them. He undoubtedly still has everyone on their toes with his funny stories like how his card got declined or his pink thong appearance. However, his transformation journey certainly stands out.