Shaquille O’Neal: “I would never be a one-and-done. I would actually take advantage of the educational system. Everybody always talks about money. But if you’re getting NIL money, why go to the NBA?”
Didn’t Shaq also make a joke that he took a paycut to leave LSU and go to the NBA?
Shaq just says shit
When you grow up physically intimidating everyone who meets you, you tend to say whatever you want.
I’ve been around my share of huge people, and while I’ve met guys who are super conscious of their size and how it affects people, I worked once with a guy, 6’8”, who’d unwittingly developed the habit of getting close to people when talking to them. I swear we all felt he didn’t realize he was doing it, but he had definitely subconsciously noticed results when close to people and his pavlov brain just adjusted.
my cousin does this and hes been that size since he was 14, so weird. i thought he had a hearing problem because its totally during non-intimidating situations. we’ll be talking about his favorite video game and he’s like 2 inches from me before i tell him to back up lol
He might. I’m only 6’4” and I can struggle to hear some shorter people because they seem to talk downwards if they aren’t looking at the person they’re talking to. This is especially the case anywhere with ambient noise (if we’re making eye contact I can generally hear fine since they’re talking at my ears). For quite awhile I thought I was going deaf or had some auditory processing issue since it didn’t always happen and I was too thick to put 2 and 2 together.
I also wonder if the amount of personal space to feel comfortable with someone isn’t correlated with height (might have to do with eye contact without tilting your head back). If I’m leaning on something or slouching or sitting down, when I stand up straight shorter people close to me often back up a bit.
Sounds like a bit of a close talker 😅
When I was younger I was consistently taller than most of my friends, by a larger amount all the way up. Stopped growing at about 14 when I was 6’2 and was still well taller than most people.
As a result of that, plus having surgery on one ear a lot, I’ve developed a habit of leaning over when people are talking and putting ear closer to them so that I don’t miss everything. Wasn’t aware I did it at all until about 2 years ago, but enough people have pointed it out now that I’ve twigged it.
Issue is, people are taller than me now and I still have that same habit of slouching and lowering my head, even when talking to guys who are 6’8+
this is how you get elected president. big dick everyone you meet
Francis Ngannouo once snuck up on Shaq and picked him up. Shaq was shook because it never occurred to him that somebody could lift him off the ground.
Not just Francis. I think I saw a video of a small Asian woman picking him up before as well
I looked this up and you buried the lede a bit by not mentioning she was a UFC champ haha
she picked francis up while he was picking shaq up. beneath her was an ant, picking her up.
My 14 year old golden had better hips than shaq.
You get scared when you see someone bigger than you?
Seems presidential
He was probably getting paid in multiple ways at LSU, but it wasn’t a pay cut to go to the NBA. That’s just Shaq running his mouth.
Idk, he made a very taxable 3m as a rookie
Under the table money at LSU could’ve gone further haha
And that $3M was VERY public. I assume his LSU money had to be kept under wraps, so he couldn’t go spend a bunch on ridiculous purchases that would draw attention. Plus, now he had actual living expenses like a roof over his head and food vs having it all handled for him by the school.
I’m making a lot of assumptions, here. But, NBA cost of living has to be exponentially more than college cost of living.
He made a lot more money than just salary in the NBA. All kinds of bigger deals and endorsements on top of his salary.
You think college players got millions of dollars? No. A 19 year old can’t hide a million dollars. It was a lot of free cars.
\(100K cash to a college kid with free room and board probably feels like more money than the \)3M taxed paycheck to a rookie that buys a house and a few cars.
Lol, how much do you think bagmen were giving 18 year olds in 1989?
It’s probably the truth, he’s not the first athlete that has made that claim. Erik Dickerson says the same thing about leaving SMU to play in the NFL.
I could believe Dickerson, he was drafted in 1983 with a salary of \(500k and high taxes. Shaq's rookie contact was 4 years \)17,400,000, on top of the endorsement boom thanks to Michael Jordan. No chance Shaq was making more in college.
Plus SMU is famous for doing things outside the rules when it came to recruiting and having the best players. They got the death penalty in 1987.
Relevant Baseketball scene
https://youtu.be/HNayhPGo0Dw
Was looking for this lol
He probably would have been paid a LOT more though with NIL then under the table payments
These are two completely different scenarios though. One is under the table and the other is completely legit and sanctioned. Further, a guy like Shaq would very likely be earning a lot more through NIL than what he actually got during his time.
Gilbert Arenas said the same thing about leaving Arizona to go to the NBA
Shaq’s argument makes sense for guys who’ll likely be sent to the G-League, but for players of Shaq’s caliber/hype, that max/supermax is insanely higher than any NIL money lol.
Entering the NBA 3 years later could limit the amount of max contracts you can get. Drafted at 19 first max at 24 then another around 28 or 29. Maybe another at 33
Compared to drafted at 22, first max at 27, next max at 31.
“Then next max at 35, then 39, shit, maybe 43…” -LeBron
Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5 maxes… - LeBron
He never actually said the word “rings” during that pep rally…
Yeah ik, maybe he was talking about his Supermax all along!
The real championships were the supermaxes we got along the way
[ears perk up] - Max Christie
Genuinely crazy that he’s had max extensions in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024.
That’s 8 different max extensions. Most career earnings (as of rn) for a reason.
He was aged: 22, 26, 30 (fuckery did not end), 32, 34, 36, 38 when signing those max extensions and production wise he’s lived up to every single one, barring maybe this most recent one. Greatness.
I agree with you but it’s also sorta funny that like in your scenario you make 400 mil in scenario A and 300 mil in scenario B lol. Both are obscene amounts of money. Education isn’t something you can just “buy”. Like I know you can “buy” a degree but I’m talking about the actual knowledge. Getting educated is quite literally priceless, it’s something nobody can take away from you.
But you can also get educated at anytime. But you can’t play in the nba at anytime and 1 injury could stop you from ever playing. Secure the bag.
I think the motivation is probably gone for someone to get educated when they are 35+ with hundreds of millions. I know some guys go back and I think that’s great. I also think some guys do it during their playing years. You also only get the “college” experience once, it’s not the same as a mature student. Like I said I agree with the guy, it makes sense to leave, but there are also arguments for why I think staying and getting educated is beneficial too.
There are actually alot of examples of athletes getting/finishing their degrees after retiring.
They don’t have a college life experience but they are still educated.
I’d imagine being a rookie on an NBA team with a bunch of other 19-25 year olds with a ton of disposable income would somewhat mirror a fun college experience
The college experience means nothing. Everyone’s experience is different good or bad. Might be meaningful or not. You might be able to experience the important parts of it in other ways. The point is the risk is never worth it because you don’t know the outcomes. The one with the guaranteed life changing money at the first is always the smart decision. Maybe you don’t feel the need to get educated at 35 because you have everything you want or need. How is that a bad thing. Or you just learn the things you want. The post secondary system sucks. You could literally only take the fun interesting courses and never bother with the ones you dint care about because you aren’t worried about a job after. You don’t have to take a degree that you don’t like because you think it will get you a job later. Take all those art and history courses.
What Shaq says is would take a business college track. It’s very specific to athletes - if you know business, you won’t get scammed by the people who want to scam you when you’re making that much money. It’s an order of operations thing that he’s trying to guide young athletes into a situation that is protective instead of exploitive.
With today’s contracts we’re talking about probably literally 1⁄4 of a BILLION in career earnings through this
2 supermaxs may be half a billion
and the 31 is maybe
Drew Timme seems like the perfect example of a killer college player making good NIL money that ends up being just a G-league player
Genuinely curious why’d you put lol after that. Like you just had a good take why are you loling
it’s the millennial plausible deniability punctuation
good question
Same reason you put genuinely in front of curious
tone indicator
This. I have argued with a lot of more borderline guys would be better off going to and staying at smaller schools and being a Wally Szczerbiak or Steph Curry like star that gets the ball all the time. But no one will do that anymore either. The big money schools pay too much more than schools like Miami of Ohio and Davidson.
Now the Zion Williamson’s should go as fast as possible. Not sure about the RJ Barrett’s who probably would have benefitted from another year. If you are a non-max guy, it is a tough call, but every player wants to go pro as soon as possible believing they will get to the top of the NBA.
It’s easy to say things like this when we are older. I’m not sure a 19 year old Shaq would agree with today’s Shaq.
Agreed. And it’s a shame theres no way to go to college when you’re older and a millionaire. It’s unfortunate that colleges will murder you if you even try.
Is that why Kyrie is always going to get his degree every five years?
Shaq’s favorite thing to do is making hypotheticals for himself and his playing career
I feel bad for him in a way, he’s literally a rich superstar and still seems obsessively insecure about his image… what other player than Shaq has such a consistent level of propaganda produced about them?
There’s been a stream of it for the last 20 years… Shaq going on Undercover Boss, videos of Shaq “surprising” people, advertising disguised as Shaq giving away his bullshit cheap shoes, Shaq videos where he’s performing introspective theater, etc….
Then the second he gets away from his handlers, and realizes he can’t stomach the heat of a chicken wing, he instinctively turns back into the insecure bully that he is in his core. Just sad.
what other player than Shaq has such a consistent level of propaganda produced about them?
Marketing and deifying Jordan is a multi-billion dollar industry. Kobe and LeBron as well, although obviously not to the same extent.
kobe’s brand popularity definitely outpaced his skill if you compare it to mj and bron. always in the same conversation with them but there are a few players between mj/bron and kobe
Difference is Jordan stays quiet for the most part. Sports media/ his generation are doing the work for him.
Shaq said something along these lines himself. He also said he was lucky to have people in his life to guide him.
Well Shaq, the average NBA contract is like 12 mil manually, and if it were you it be like over 50 or something like that. And the longer you stay in college, the longer you have to wait to get past your rookie contract and get paid the big bucks.
not to mention, if you’re projected to be a lottery pick (or even just 1st round), theres very little reason to stay in college and potentially fall in the draft
Also 4 years in college is delaying a max contract by 3 years. And gives you multiple chances at that max deal
Also also,
Worse case scenario you drop out of the league after 3-4 years of guarantee money and over 20m in earnings.
You can easily go back to college and have it easier than 99% of people as you don’t even have to worry about paying for college so you can just focus on getting your degree
If you only care about maximizing earning potential, you do what Flagg did and get into the NBA as early as possible.
If you need to mature a little more, it’s probably best to stay in school. But, everyone around you gets paid telling you about earning potential.
i think this is relevant in the case of guys like hamidou diallo. he def shoulda stayed at kentucky to learn how to play in a system
I think Flagg’s game is mature enough for the nba
And you get better at basketball by playing against better players
Sorry, I was thinking maturing a little more. Zion, Ant Edwards, Ja maybe could have avoided some of their problems outside of basketball. Once you’re 18, you’re free to do what you want. But it’s disappointing to see some of these guys fall short of their potential.
I was listening to an interview of Michael Beasley on All The Smoke. He was insane those first few years. That dude had all the physical gifts, he just needed some guidance before going to Miami and getting millions.
Zion is 25 now and seems to have finally learned how to be a professional.
I know it sounds like paternalism, but I don’t think a lot of these guys are ready for what hits them at 19.
Your first contract will get you into plenty of schools if you have an injury that ruins your NBA career opportunities. College isn’t going anywhere. Take the NBA money all day, every day.
Or get injured playing college ball.
Shaq is not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Edit: Let me make it clear that I think Shaq was one of the most dominant centers in the history of the NBA. His ability to market himself is unmatched. Outside of that, he has done a lot of shitty things to people (pun intended). He puts people down constantly on live TV and I can’t imagine how bad it gets when the cameras are off.
I bet players like jimmer fredette would of made more money in college from NIL money than he did in the NBA
I don’t think so. Lottery pick nowadays makes what? 12 million on their rookie contract? No way he makes 3 mil a year with NIL money
jimmer was drafted 10th. the 10th overall pick from this years draft gets a 3 year 16 million contract so yeah i doubt he’d be making that from NIL
Jimmer was the most popular and possibly best college player in the country. He could’ve commanded close to that if not more
If he played under todays rules he probably could have gotten $5.33 million to go to a big program his senior year. But a lot of that would be endorsements that he’d get as a pro anyway.
yeah, like dybantsa’s fanatics deal which extends beyond his 1 college year. ultimately i dont think theres much of a benefit to not being drafted as soon as possible if you’re a top pick.
*would have
This assumes there’s zero developmental advantage to being in college from 19-21 rather than in the NBA (and not necessarily just in a basketball sense).
If you have the same career either way, sure, Shaq is clearly losing hypothetical money in this scenario. But if two extra years to mature and develop in college makes you more likely to reach your potential in the NBA, then he may be right.
Like, Michael Beasley is one of the most talented, athletic players we’ve ever seen, and his NBA career was a disaster despite being picked second overall because he was a space cadet. Maybe two more years in college lets him mature and grow mentally in a more controlled environment, and his NBA career plays out differently.
thats probably an incredibly difficult decision to make at that time. it would take a tremendous level of maturity to delay getting into the nba at that age when you’re a top pick.
It obviously varies based on the individual case, but I’d bet for the majority of players being a full time professional basketball player is better for their development than being a part time basketball player and BMOC getting every rule bent for them while playing against inferior competition.
There’s also increased risk though. You will always get a rookie contract even if you wait. You have no guarantees of a second contract in the NBA. You do have relative guarantees that you will continue to recieve NIL money.
If you were one of the best college players but there was concerns about that translating to the NBA. Staying in college could be the better financial decision.
If he stayed all four years at LSU, he might have learned that.
Guy who is worth $500M: “I’d stick around and get a degree”
Same guy tries to get every endorsement
Also nothing stops millionaires from going back to school. KD went to college during the offseason back when he was at OKC
Didnt shaq actually go back to school tho?
Shaq a boy doctor
Did you even watch?! That was not his take
I don’t believe anything Shaq says, even if he believes it at the moment
With hindsight I doubt he’s lying to himself. College is easier than the NBA and I doubt the coach would chew him out for not working hard enough, he gets to go to school where he’s probably the literal and figurative biggest thing, and this is a guy who did end up getting his education. Now you legally pay him millions for that? Yeah he’d def live it, even if its for the right or wrong reasons
Dybansta’s NIL package was reportedly around 8 million. Knueppel, who’s drafted one spot back of the likely low point he’d be drafted, makes 10 million a year. If AJ is as good as advertised he’d also be missing out on tons of money by not getting a max contract sooner, and also not getting the maximum number of contracts.
I think the value of education is incredibly important but people think NIL means these guys are making pro money, and they just aren’t.
And let’s be honest most of these guys are getting an “education” at best in most of these schools
This statement is ironically why we need a strong educational system, as this is the dumbest thing anyone has ever said
Second dumbest.
First dumbest, was by the same guy talking about the moon must be closer to him in Atlanta than it is in California because if he walks out of his house he can see the moon but he can’t see California.
……to make even more money?
Didn’t Shaq get paid in college and still leave?
For first round picks hell no
Bro gona be on a different show in a few weeks saying the exact opposite
Sorry Shaq, but this is worse than that “Gas Math” you tried really hard to make sense of… lol
Serial abuser and volunteer cop. Clown.
Because you can make more money in the Association. One can also always go back to college, especially when you have 10-15 years of good NBA pay in the bank (assuming enough ends up in the bank).
If we’re being real. NIL is not for the guys who are one and done. Or atleast it doesn’t benefit them the most. It’s for those guys like Jack Gohlke. Those 4 year guys who aren’t going to make the NBA. Also There is pension, insurance and other benefits that you want to get quicker than later.
I think NIL money makes sense for anyone who isn’t a lock for the first round. Realistically most of the guys taken late don’t get second contracts even they are even still around the league after 2 years. The NBA is the most exclusive league in American sports. With just a 2 round draft 4 entire teams worth of players get picked
Baxter Cain: “Do you think Shaq got rich playing in Orlando? Hardly, he made his fortune moving to L.A. You know how much he makes now?” Douglas “Swish” Reemer: “As much as he made playing in college?”
If you’re a top 5-10 pick it makes sense to go straight into the NBA.
If you don’t get much NIL money but you’re balling out it makes sense to go straight into the NBA.
If you come into the program with a ton of media attention and need the time to develop then what he says makes sense.
What an old head ass take
Didn’t Shaq leave as a junior? How is leaving before getting your degree “taking advantage of the educational system”?
It’s not like a lot of these guys (Shaq included) actually went to class anyway
Yappin for the sake of it
Shaq, an intellectual.
How many educations did it take for you to earn your money?
Don’t take financial advice from the guy who believed that if you refuel $20 dollars worth of gas in your car when it is half full/frequent partial fill ups - it saves you money.
Such an old fart take lmao
He means well, at the end of it. However, it’s not that simple these days. Also, I’ve head some veteran players saying many young players don’t listen to their advice about life in the league and handling the money.
That’s just young people with money period lol. If I made it this far why do I need to be listening to you old man?
That’s been the story for forever
Nah i would go one and done after a few years I would pursue a degree online
Stupid advice. Make nba money as soon as you can. Who cares about education. With millions in bank you can always go get it after you retire and it will be more relevant. This is such a brain dead take
Me when I lie
He’s not just talking about getting a degree to get a job but also entering the NBA as a complete player/person who knows how to manage his money and negotiate with sponsors
Because at the end of the day, the earning potential in the NBA still far exceeds college with NIL. Sure if you stay, you get to put up good numbers, dominate, and get those NIL checks. The thing is you’re capped at 4 years of NCAA eligibility. I don’t think 5th year Covid seniors are a thing anymore but CMIIW.
Meanwhile if you go to the NBA especially when you’re a top pick, you can exponentially get more in the long run. That can give you another 4-5 years on average. If you’re good enough to earn a second or even third long term contract, that blows away anything NIL can do.
This is one of the dumbest takes I have ever heard.
For second rounders, sure. For the first pick in the draft that is laughablly stupid.
I think it’s meant for the guys taken 40th not the Cooper Flaggs of the world
Shaq said he would never be a one and done. He wasn’t taken 40th.
You can go to college whenever????
college will still be there if things don’t work out, i don’t see why players who have a good chance at being drafted should delay getting that nba money
This will actually start becoming a trend.
Do you think Shaq got rich playing in Orlando?
No he got rich playing in college everyone knows that.
Shaq won’t see 80. That poor heart of his has to do so much work
Because every year in college is another year you gotta wait for your rookie extension, AKA life changing money. Hope this helps.
LOL OK Shaq. I love Shaq but this guy is all about making money. He takes every endorsement possible. No way he isn’t going pro as soon as possible in today’s NBA.
the dumbest human alive is making a statement, everyone！
Brother, shaq without his physical force, size and talent and only his IQ will be working at McDonald’s. This guy isn’t the smartest
People have no understanding of being black and what it means for a guy like Shaq to say this mostly everyone is thinking of only there personal perspectives there is a huge demographic of kids that go to the nba and bust within 3 years if Shaq saying something like this gets a few kids to stay in school make some extra change from NIL and even get a degree they will be further ahead then most of the non star players that keep going 1 and done and 2 to 3 years and done in the NBA.
This is stupid. He should go back to school and learn to calculate opportunity costs.
The Shaq “I’m fuckin insufferable” Tour continues.
Clearly, his time at LSU absorbing knowledge and smarts worked out and stuck with him. He’s able to fly from ATL to LA almost as fast as flying to the moon. And he’s able to drive on almost infinite amounts of gasoline. Genius!
Shaq is lying his ass off lol
If you’re getting NIL money, why go to the NBA?
Oh idk, because there’s like 100 guys making 20+ million a year.
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lol check out Shaq in Blue Chips
I guess he didn’t take advantage of the educational system.
Shaq is so full of shit. Sure, for the average player more years in college pays off with NIL and an education. But there is absolutely no way a player like Shaq would ever play a second year in college.
The big ol blue chip dummy. Fuck he lying out his dumb ass.
I mean if you’re actually good enough to go into the NBA that makes no sense. Go to the NBA get way more money than just NIL money and if your smart you really only need 1 or 2 seasons max to be set for life. Anything after that is icing on the cake honestly. If you are player of Shaq’s ability? Really makes no sense. The sooner the you get to the NBA the sooner you become a billionaire if we are talking today’s NBA contract money. You only risk injury and falling in the draft by staying in college.
Depending on how well you perform and what happens an example would be a Jason Tatum/Luka Doncic type player max contract players
Tatum stayed with Boston has a 5 year $315 million dollar contract
Wemby has the opportunity to sign a 5 year 326 million dollar contract if he makes an all nba or has an mvp if he signs early which would be 2026 off season.
No coach would let him stay after 1 year lol
That’s true. Fact of the matter is these kids ain’t tryna take no classes longer than they need to, but they would happily take the checks while they’re there.
Also coaches recruit too heavily, they don’t expect kids to stick around. I remember toward the end of coach k’s tenure he was pretty much ushering kids out the door because he had another great class coming in.
You can go pro and still get an education and finish your degree. Could even pay someone to help you craft a business learning path, better access to mentors, etc…
There’s more than one way to move forward and grow wealth.
A max contract level player could probably miss out on close to $200 million dollars. Shaq just says shit
“Do you think Shaq got rich playing in Orlando.”
“No he got rich playing in college, everybody knows that”
Thanks Matt and Trey
LeBron’s been getting trolled more for it but Shaq lies way more than he does and has been at it for way longer
No offense to Shaq, but he is an idiot on this topic. The NBA money for 2nd contract is gonna dwarf NIL if you are NBA caliber. Non-NBA caliber, perfectly reasonable take.
This makes more sense in women’s basketball with their current pay. But they are far more likely to stay longer anyway.
A) Because it’s MORE money
B) Because you have a finite number of years to make that more money
C) Because school isn’t your actual interest, bball is, and you’ve already made the highest possible tier of that.
D) Because they aren’t hypocrites? You were a 1 and done you ass hat. And I 100% guarantee you had some impermissible benefits during that 1 year.
To start the clock on second contract. Everyone knows this
Shaq lying and just saying a bunch of dumb shit??? Nooooooooo, he would never
He’s talking about Bronny. He made much more in NIL money than he currently is making with the Lakers.
None of the kids getting NIL are going to class
This should only be the case for generational talent
This guy is so full of shit. Good God.
I wish college players would stay longer to develop properly. So sick of 18, 19 yr olds getting drafted then waiting 3-4 years before they might be good enough for a second deal. Where if they stayed in college you might be good enough to make a major impact in the league day 1 and actually be someone.
Cuz you can get more money
Whenever I see Shaq I remember all of the jokes from Baseketball about how much money he made in college
Can always go back to school after you in the NBA. Can do summer courses or online courses.
If you’re famous enough to get NIL money and make it to the NBA wouldn’t you just get endorsements if you went pro?
When Shaq took his under the table dosh the only thing he had to remember was not to sit on the table.
Sure, Shaq. I’m sure 19 year old you would do that…
Not sure a 20 year old Shaq would say this today.
Biggest bs I’ve ever heard
Shaq is both an unreliable source and narrator.
He even said he didn’t read the book that he wrote.
I’m willing to believe that there’s some people that are staying at the college level as long as they can for the NIL money, but if a player is at a certain level (especially a Shaq level) you are going pro asap.
fax, that’s where the love for the game comes in and that’s why LeBron is my GOAT. multimillionaire pretty much at 17, he could of easily fucked off with all endorsements and NBA contract money coming in, but nah that man met and exceeded expectations‼️
The point is to maximize the money you make. That’s why you go to college. There are only a select few people who would go to college just to go if they could make more skipping it.
For a guaranteed pick it makes sense to try to get to that second contract as fast as possible and get guaranteed millions as soon as possible.
It used to make sense when college degrees meant something. Now a days I’m not sure…
people go to the nba to make a living shaq.
people go to college because they have to because a degree is a filter for higher wages and class.
if there was a program where you could learn how to be an engineer without going through 4 years of college people would do that without the college bullshit.
He ain’t wrong. 2 and done even 3 and done seems viable when you get a full ride and NIL. You get 4 years to choose the best draft class to maximize your value and if not you can use the generational wealth from a NIL and a fresh degree to start your own thing instead of wasting space bench warming. Most dudes are not going to be supermax contract caliber guys. The guys that know they can be that are usually the top 5 picks.
I imagine someone like AJ Griffin could’ve done this instead of wasting time in the NBA. Or even Bronny with his development without the scrutiny.
Just out of curiosity, I looked up the top NIL deals. They are hovering around $5 million. That is still life changing wealth for most of us but its not near what rookies are getting in the NBA these days. Cooper Flagg is guaranteed 28 mil off the NBA contract alone.
If you are a top prospect you will make more money off the NBA guaranteed. If you are a player whose game might not translate to the NBA then indeed you are better off staying. Like say, a DJ Burns.
That said, what Shaq says sounds nice in theory but let’s be honest; the vast majority of these players are not in college because they are getting a quality education. They are hoping to make it to the professional game. Universities generate a lot of money from them so they just pass them along. Imagine the Texas Longhorns suspending Arch Manning because he failed his Statistics course? Not a chance in hell.
Yeah right. Hes never turned down a check.
He’s definitely right if he’s talking about guys who aren’t going to be drafted. If you’re a fringe player or less - You absolutely need to be taking advantage of college getting a degree, staying in and milking every penny of nil you can.
Liar.
Yeah sure buddy lmao
This is the guy who hates on Rudgy Gobert because he made more than Shaq did. No way Shaq would actually do this.
Shaq and fat joe love to lean on his PhD’s but have you heard them speak …pretty sure tuition being paid in full was a factor in those degrees being obtained
This bum only partied and played with balls at LSU.
Shaq, by his own accounts, was HORRIBLE with money. This shit has to be prefaced as a hindsight type of thing.
I think it’s very important to note that Shaq is actually wearing a sweatshirt from his JCPenney collection.
To not get brain damage I imagine
“pull your pants up, young man!” type energy
You can always go back to college. The idea that you can only start college after school is just not reality.
Didn’t he want to stay his senior year but his coach forced him to go to the NBA?
Shaq is the black guy who just says things and nobody questions him hahahaha
How many and what classs you think Shaq was taking?
He seems like a good person who loves saying shit has doesn’t really believe