Shaq

[Tzav]

I see his face on Gold Bond commercials. I have no idea what sport he plays (played?), but I am sure he was (is) in sports. I'm just not into sports at all.

But this is what I know: every time I see that man's face, I smile. Nearly grin! He just seems like a nice guy. Does anyone know what kind of man he really is? Just curious about him because of my reaction to him.

 

[USCGrad90]

He retired from basketball in the NBA and as far as I have ever seen has been a very likeable guy and involved in a number of charities - particularly children's charities. He goes back to LSU each year to host a charity golf tournament to help student-athletes that don't go pro prepare for life after college. I read that he was physically abused by his father when he was a child, but still loves and supports his dad. I have not heard anything bad but am sure he has a few things in his past he likely regrets. My understanding is that he is a Muslim but I don't know how active he is with his faith.

 

[Tzav]

Thank you!!! I appreciate your answer.

 

[mcpon14]

He won 4 National Basketball Association titles. With Kobe Bryant, he won 3 those. He's been in a couple of shows and movies. I think he even made a CD. He's now a color analyst for TNT for NBA games.

 

[Tzav]

Thank you!!!