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Shaquille O’Neal is known for being big. His awe-inspiring size made him a mainstream star. Weight has always been an issue for the big man. However, two years ago he almost became a matter of life and death. As we all know, 2020 has brought a lot of misfortune to the world. The life of Shaquille O’Neal was no exception.
His sister, Ayesha, died after a battle with cancer. She was just 40 years old. A few months ago, his former teammate and friend Kobe Bryant died in a plane crash. It was a terrible time for ‘Big Aristotle’
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Food therefore became a coping mechanism for him. Shaq was drowning his grief in calories.former los angeles lakers Superstar was in the worst shape of his life and weighed about 415 pounds. He later went to a doctor who gave him a rigorous reality check. As it turns out, the former basketball star had sleep apnea and used a CPAP machine.
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The doctor asked him a simple question.do you want to dieIt was a wake-up call enough for a four-time NBA champion. In fact, Shaq vowed never to repeat that lifestyle again.
Therefore, he ate much better. It led to him losing over 50 pounds and gaining abs again.
Shaquille O’Neal was once arrested by Kobe Bryant for his weight
Shack Weight is a topic often discussed. On the court, he was terrifying. But off the court, Shaq has never been a model of discipline. while I was with him lakers, He often came to training camps overweight.annoyed kobe bryant, Known for his work ethic and intensity on the court. This led to them feuding from 2002-2006.
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The big man was an awe-inspiring presence in the paint, but he never tried hard. He certainly got his fit during the season.
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By the time the playoffs began, Shaq Preparation Drop a bomb on an enemy.
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