NBA Legend, A Superhero and One of the Few Men to Beat Michael Phelps in Swimming Pool- Shaquille O’Neal is Once in a Lifetime Athlete and This Race Proves It
When you think of the legends of the hardwood, does Shaquille O’Neal’s towering presence spring to mind? How about his foray into the world of reality TV, where the NBA legend became a superhero of sorts—leaping bounds outside his comfort zone and into the realm of the unthinkable?
Well, Shaq’s larger-than-life persona isn’t confined to just shattering backboards. This gentle giant, one of the few men to ever throw down a challenge to the iconic Michael Phelps in a swimming pool and come out on top—albeit with a wink and a massive splash—is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime athlete.
Shaquille O’Neal in Steel (1997) | Warner Bros.
The 2009 season of reality TV show, Shaq Vs. threw us a curveball straight out of left field: Shaquille O’Neal, the father-of-six who briefly traded courts for TV sets, didn’t just play the game; he changed the game.
With Phelps holding 23 gold medals,...
Well, Shaq’s larger-than-life persona isn’t confined to just shattering backboards. This gentle giant, one of the few men to ever throw down a challenge to the iconic Michael Phelps in a swimming pool and come out on top—albeit with a wink and a massive splash—is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime athlete.
Shaquille O’Neal in Steel (1997) | Warner Bros.
The 2009 season of reality TV show, Shaq Vs. threw us a curveball straight out of left field: Shaquille O’Neal, the father-of-six who briefly traded courts for TV sets, didn’t just play the game; he changed the game.
With Phelps holding 23 gold medals,...
- 8/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Similar News
Spicy, Sexy, and Seriously Funny: 10 R-Rated Rom-Coms to Stream on Netflix Now
- 5/24/2025
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Triple H Didn’t Forget Bray Wyatt as The Wyatt Sicks Return on Late WWE Star’s 38th Birthday
- 5/24/2025
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
ESPN ‘Around The Horn’ Finale: Host Tony Reali Riffs On ‘GoodFellas’, Invites Viewers To Meet Him On YouTube As Show Signs Off After 23 Years
- 5/23/2025
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Sean Evans Addresses Long-Standing Theory Hot Ones Gives Some Celebrities Less Hot Wings
- 5/22/2025
- by Adam Bentz
- ScreenRant
Netflix June 2025 Schedule Announced
- 5/21/2025
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix in June 2025
- 5/19/2025
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.