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Shaquille O’Neal, a former NBA player, is one of the most entertaining personalities in the league’s history. The 52-year-old has been invited to numerous podcasts to share his insights on various NBA topics. He has previously expressed his candid views on WNBA player salaries and recently discussed what he believes is the only thing missing in the WNBA.
In a recent episode of the Unapologetically Angel podcast, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese posed several questions to the Big Diesel, Shaquille O’Neal. During the interview, O’Neal emphasized the importance of women dunking more frequently to attract a larger audience.
“Watch, we got shooters, y’all got shooters, oh guys got some handles, girls got some handles, oh we got this, we got that, we got s— talkers, we got brawls, the only thing that’s missing is the dunk,” O’Neal said.
Shaq says the only thing that’s missing in the WNBA is more women dunking
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Shaquille O’Neal referenced Brittney Griner, a standout player for the Phoenix Mercury, to underscore his argument about the WNBA. He recognized that his views might not align with everyone’s opinions, but he firmly believes that the league could benefit from incorporating more dunking.
Shaquille O’Neal Gets Real: His Unfiltered Take On Relationship Cheating
O’Neal was previously married to Shaunie Nelson, but they divorced in 2011. After the divorce, there were rumors about him being in several relationships. DJ Diesel was spotted at various locations with different women, including a recent viral Instagram photo. When questioned about infidelity in his relationships, he shared his honest thoughts on the matter.
“If I’m dating someone and they say I’m emotionally cheating because I complimented another woman… that’s not cheating. For example, if I said, ‘You look beautiful on that podcast,’ is that cheating? No, that’s just a compliment,” O’Neal said.
O’Neal has built a substantial fan base throughout his career, largely attributing this to his exceptional basketball skills, distinctive style, and engaging personality that resonates with fans. His opinions regarding the WNBA are notable and will undoubtedly attract the attention of analysts and viewers alike.
Kansas City Chiefs President Forced To Address Rumors That Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Relationship Is Just A “Marketing Strategy” For The Team
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
There’s a conspiracy theory for just about everything, including bizarre ones relating to the highly publicized relationship between Grammy Award-winning singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
The three-time Super Bowl champion has been in a relationship with Taylor Swift for over a year. Their rumored romance was confirmed when Swift attended the Chiefs’ Week 3, 2023 home game against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kelce’s romance with Swfit has been a giant win for the Chiefs and the NFL, too. She has brought plenty more attention to the NFL and contributed to the Chiefs’ skyrocketing popularity worldwide.
Naturally, conspiracy theorists believe the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance is simply a marketing ploy to help the Chiefs and the league. But Chiefs president Mark Donovan finally addressed the ridiculous rumor during an appearance on NBC’s “Squawk Box” program:
“I’d love to say that it was a marketing strategy, but it is an authentic relationship. And we’re happy to have it, and it’s been nothing but good for us.
I think the best thing I can say about the whole relationship and the impact it’s had on us is, Taylor Swift is an authentic member of the Kansas City Chiefs kingdom. She’s an authentic fan and that matters to our fans and our fan base and to matters to us and we try to respect that.”
