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“It is nice to be important, but it is important to be nice.”
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal is one of the greatest basketball players and centers of all time. He has played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association and is a four-time NBA champion. Amid all the fun and excitement at the NBA Abu Dhabi Games, Shaq and Anas got some quiet time to catch up. On #ABtalks, Shaquille talks about his childhood, mindset on life, the special place his mother holds in his life, Kobe and more. A big heart and a larger-than-life personality - discover the human behind ‘Shaq’.
#ABtalks is a KZbin interview show hosted by Anas Bukhash that shines the spotlight on the raw side of celebrities, influencers, and achievers as human beings.
من اللطيف أن تكون مهماً ومن المهم أن تكون لطيفاً
شاكيل رشاون أونيل هو أحد أعظم لاعبي كرة السلة في مركزه في كل العصور. لعب لستة فرق خلال مسيرته المهنية التي استمرت 19 عامًا في الاتحاد الوطني لكرة السلة وهو بطل الدوري الأمريكي لكرة السلة لأربع مرات. وسط كل المرح والإثارة في مباريات NBA بأبوظبي ، حصل شاك و أنس على بعض الوقت الهادئ للحوار. في برنامجنا، يتحدث شاكيل عن طفولته، وعن رؤيته في الحياة، والمكانة الخاصة التي تحتلها والدته في حياته، وعن كوبي وأكثر من ذلك. قلب كبير وشخصية أكبر من الحياة - اكتشف الإنسان وراء ”شاك".
هذا البرنامج هو سلسلة من المقابلات الحوارية التي تعرض على اليوتيوب ويقدمها أنس بوخش، حيث يكشف الجانب الصادق والإنساني للعديد من المشاهير والمؤثرين ويسلط الضوء على قصصهم الإنسانية الملهمة والمؤثرة.
Production by: Bukhash Brothers
Website: www.abtalks.ae
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - How are you really doing?
01:53 - Do you think it’s realistic not to complain, or that you need to complain only to certain people?
03:19 - How is Abu Dhabi treating you?
03:36 - Who are you, Shaquille?
04:15 - Why would being nice be such an important value for you?
05:38 - Can you be a regular guy, Shaq?
06:08 - If I gave you a blank canvas and asked you to draw your current mental state, what would you draw?
07:36 - Shaq’s childhood.
10:27 - Do you think faith is a private matter or something that can be discussed openly?
12:07 - Shaq’s online and real life presence.
13:52 - Do you think all parents are correct?
15:14 - Did your family’s belief in you impact your life?
17:28 - What is your favorite childhood memory?
21:26 - What was the toughest moment of your childhood?
22:31 - What is your why?
23:38 - Why do you like kids more than adults?
24:43 - Why do you have a soft spot for homeless people?
28:49 - Shaq’s take on mental health.
31:34 - ‘Traumas’ and ‘traumas’.
33:10 - If you could teach children one lesson, what would it be?
34:54 - If you could have dinner with 3 people, dead or alive, who would they be?
36:03 - Sports and music.
37:45 - What are you afraid of?
40:57 - If you could send Kobe an email, what would you write?
43:21 - If you could send Ayesha (sister) an email, what would you write?
43:51 - ‘Joe’ (father) in one word.
44:18 - Shaq’s reunion with his father.
47:45 - Phill (stepfather) in one word.
48:49 - Lucille (mother) in one word.
48:59 - What does Lucille mean to you?
50:31 - What would Shaq’s heart tell Shaq?
51:57 - Shaquille in one word.
52:15 - When Nido met Shaq.
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[@nadaelsheikh9916]

Two legends, each one in his own field ✨

[@alhana8293]

Couldn't agree more!

[@romnt7021]

True

[@Osama_Samy]

@@alhana8293 no one care about you hehehehe

[@Osama_Samy]

totally agree

[@alhana8293]

@@Osama_Samy seems like you didn't understand that I agree with her comment based on your grammatical mistake "Cares" subject-verb agreement is a thing if you want to pretend that your English is good. Good luck with that 😉

[@mohcinefettah6670]

“Real pressure is when you don’t know when your next meal is coming from” this hit me really hard. We are taking many things for granted and always complain about small issues. Your father is a legend O’neal

[@letosletos7809]

He’s wise enough

[@binty5399]

I've been there many times always like my life hanging in tbe balance

[@ahmed87s]

Look for jose Mourinho pressure in KZbin

[@mohammadrayyan7851]

@@binty5399 Try not to stress out about the future, live the moment. May god help us all and ease all our hardships :)

[@fatimajaffar9052]

حبيت انه ممتن لكلشي من قلبه ومقدر النعم الي وصل الها ❤❤اخيرا شخص طبيعي شفته بيومي😅

[@formodius]

من انته تجي من لا شيء و الله يرزقك اكيد راح تكون ممتن لكل شيء ، لازم دائما نحمد الله علا كلش شيء صغير

[@BigBoss-rw4mn]

هلا فطومة 😊 وحشتينا انشالله دربك خضر علطول

[@user-gv5bu8iq8x]

منجد هالانسان مبدعع احلى شي فيه انه يخلي الضيف براحته يتكلم وم يقاطعه ويحترم كل الناس بالرغم من اختلاف اديانهم بجد تستحق جائزة أفضل اعلامي ..متابعتك من الاردن 🇯🇴🤍.

[@yaqoubalsahir2484]

ياخي هدوءه يدرس واجاباته واقعية جدا .. عجيب وشكرا انس وللطاقم في الاختيار الرهيب للشخصية 👍👍👏👏👏👏💪💪💪

[@user-br3ck8oy6q]

بدون مبالغه..المقابلة الافضل مع الشخص الافضل 😭😭😭😭👏👏👏👏واااااو..شخص نقي بشكل لايصدق..تأثرت كثيرا ..شكرا من القلب انس وشكرا لشاكيل❤❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@abdelrahmanalblooshi9315]

من احلى وارقى الحلقات الي شفتها .. هذي لازم الكل يشوفها بالذات المشهورين فالشرق الاوسط والعالم ويتعلمون ..

[@ashrafabdelmawla5838]

كمية الدروس المستفاده من المقابله غير طبيعيه ، شاك شخص نادر ❤

[@Hamid.F]

اعرف انه حكم مستعجل بس صراحه مااتخيلت بيوم من الايام استمتع بشاك في لقاء او بالاصح بغير كرة السلة شخصيه عظيمه ياشاك عظيمه جدا جدا جدا ماودي ينتهي اللقاء والله ❤❤ شكرا انس كل لقاء لك تخليني افكر بكل كلمه اقولها لانها اقل من اللي تستحقها ❤️❤️

[@sulaimanredha6735]

We need more Shaqs in this world

[@user-il1ox6hh3u]

بعد هذا اللقاء أستفدت من شاكيل دروس في الحياة لا تُعد ولا تُحصى ، هذا الرجل عبارة عن مدرسة متحركة 🤍.

[@MY_IRAQ]

شاكيل انسان رائع ومتواضع ...انصح ما يسمى ب "مشاهير " العرب ..إن يشاهدوا هذا اللقاء ..باعتباره..فترة الدروس التعليمية ...افضل حلقة على الإطلاق.

[@anthonyboushaheen7228]

I've listened to most of the podcasts shaq came on and I can honestly tell you the questions asked and the whole dialogue was better than everyone else. One of the best ones I've ever watched

[@aymanmoe6742]

Big man with a big heart. you can’t hate him at all. respect his story and learn from it. one day he will go down as one of the greatest legends of all time if not the greatest. Thank you Shaq! ❤️

[@tasneembakri]

Just pausing to think how you are on the way to the top Anas, this interview is a milestone in your global presence. So just wanted to take a moment to recognize your dedication, your commitment and focus on your goals, I learn just as much from these observations as from the actual interviews. Hats off & Congratulations👍

[@naghamnnn5866]

تعليقي على السريع قبل ل أنام، سهرت اليوم بزيادة لأني مدايقة ومزعوجه من بابا وحكيت رح أحضر شو منزل أنس آخر فترة وحبيت أحضر هل حلقة بسبب فيديو ل شاكيل مع أني ما بعرفه من قبل بالمرة وحبيت الحلقة شخصيته بسيطة مبهرة حقيقية و واضحة الشي إلي أغلبنا بعيد عنه بحكم مليون شغله. رح نام اليوم ونظرتي لبعض من مشاكلي أتغيرت واصحى بإذن الله وبلش نهاري ب أفكار جداد.. مش رح أتراجع عن نشر التعليق مع أنه معجوق وحاليًا عيني عم تغمض تصبحوا كل يوم على أيام ألطف وأحن على قلوبكم وأقرب لكل شي بدكم ياه ♥️👋

[@sarahfoad1671]

احترم جدا مبدأه واحترم نظرته للحياة وللتعامل مع الناس ومع نفسه حقيقي فعلا أسطورة شكرا جدا أنس علي اللقاء اللطيف ده

[@meena9224]

هالحلقه خلتني اكتفي من كل علم تطوير الذات والتنميه البشريه وحتى علم النفس شكرا شاكيل وشكرا انس 🧡💜

[@mayya.artist6239]

The amount of respect in anas towards Shaq is very nice to watch & I was very inspired and surprised by Shaq what a real & deep human he is He has that unique mix of kindness , peace & tuff soul .. amazing interview 👍 thanks Anas

[@amjadalmaktari2494]

I was glued to my seat the whole meeting. Shaq is inspirational. Period.

[@sanamohamed4600]

مع احترامي وبدون التقليل من اي احد، اول مرة تستقبل ضيف يستاهل، شخص عقلاني ومتواضع وكلامه كله حكم....👌👌👌

[@israsam4318]

A very calm and quiet episode.. I loved this guy even more, he's genuine and honest and very nice ♥️♥️

[@AR9o]

This is the first episode I’ve watched of yours and I have to say I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen a coversation that I’ve learned so much from in only an hr. Jezak Allah khair and you Anas keep being you and doing what your doing on here.

[@hasannooh1930]

يا رجل قسم بالله يمكن هذا خامس أو سادس مرة أعيد هذا الحلقة من كثر الجمال ول نصائح ول تحفيز الي في اشكرك انس علا هذا حلقة بل أخص شكرا من القلب ربي يوفقك في حياتك ❤️❤️

[@hahmed4989]

من الواضح من المقابلة أنه أنسان محترم وذات قيمه وعنده قيم و مبادئ اتربا عليها اتعلمها من ولده بس بس كان الترجمة مش دقيقه ١٠٠% أنا اتكلم عن نفسي اتمنيت لو كانت برفكت perfect في الانجليزي عشان افهم كلامه صح تماما تحيه لشاكيل اونيل من كل قلبي .

[@nahlabobo6075]

I always saw Shaquille as a funny, tough guy but I never saw this side of him.. he genuinely has a nice, mature and a kind soul

[@tarekteekoelmasry]

شاكيل مدرسة نفسية وشخص عميق جدا تعلمت منه ان لا اشتكى ولا اتذكر صعوبات الطفولة ❤️🤍🤍💐💪🕊🙏

[@anasthabet6125]

من أفضل المقابلات الي شفتها في حياتي الأثنين من عالم آخر .. ماشاءالله عليك يا أنس

[@cj-s90]

اللهُمَّ أرزقنا حُلو الحياةِ و خيرَ العطاءِ و سعة الرزقِ و راحةَ البالِ و لباسَ العافية ، و حُسن الخاتمة💚

[@x89.f]

اللهم آمين يارب العالمين.

[@7usambaker]

hands down one of the best, if not THE best, interviews!

[@hmodyhajj88]

لقاء رائع وشخصية فريدة، ملهمة، قوية.. واقعي وإنساني وفكر منفتح. شكراً أنس❤

[@ishraqkhalil2867]

ما احلى التواضع والاحساس بالاخر والرضى على تقلب الاحوال في هذه الدنيا والاستفاده من السقطات والعثرات التي نواجهها (هذا ماجسده شاكيل بالنسبه لي ) شكرا انس على حسن اختيارك لشخصيات نستلهم ونتعلم منهم الكثير -

[@saadal-raiyes9576]

Man I've never stick to a podcast that long , this was amazing to watch

[@aminamakes7301]

im in aw of how much gratitude he have !!!! the wholeeee interview is very positive i want to create the same mindset he has .... gna work so hard to be this grateful lol

[@Majeed2003]

Such a lovely quote; “It is nice to be important, but it is important to be nice.”

[@ATajj]

what an interview! I'm pretty sure Shaq enjoyed this type of interview as much as Anas did. Loved every single second of it!

[@cheryl-annesmallbones5838]

Absolutely loved hearing this chat. What a great grounded and humble man. Inspiring

[@osamashaker270]

that’s one of the best interview i have ever seen thanks shaq you are such a legend man❤️

[@nousseibasat]

That's a good genuine guy right here, his humbleness is just unreal

[@shahanatabbasum7626]

What a man! Such an inspiration to many all over the world. He demands respect so naturally.

[@nourhanabdelsalam5468]

I never feel alone while watching anas's episodes! ❤️

[@duaaismail5138]

كتير اتعلمت و كتير حسيت بكل كلمة ... و عندي احترام جديد لهل الانسان شاكيل اونيل! برافو أنس

[@omvr189]

Loved it, absolutely my favourite. Shaq is a true inspiration mashallah

[@MBA285]

Thanks Shaquille’s parents for bringing him to the world my time ❤

[@supersavage5034]

what a legend and a nice human being i say that we need more people like shaq .

[@cc-o]

اجمل مقابلة في قناتك

[@arwaahmed1424]

افضل حلقة في برنامج AB talk بلا منازع

[@erfanqafury9239]

It was the best video I've ever watched on KZbin Shaq is a hero and an idol. The minute I finished watching the video I realized how much I learned about life and being a human. A big shout out to Anas for being so unique and amazing Love you ABtalks team. ❤🌱

[@seho1363]

It could be worst, I like his way to see things, and I love the way that he is respecting his mother, very humble and nice human being.

[@fathyabuzaid1067]

لقاء محترم شاكيل أونيل من ضمن الأساطير لكل الثقافات شخص طيب القلب وكلامه من دهب تحياتي من مصر

[@gamarberhum9039]

So inspiring! I can't help but admire Shaq for being as true as he can be wiz us audience

[@huriyaqueen5886]

Wow bringing Shaq was such a beautiful surprise to me. Such an inspiring episode. Thank you you so much Anas.

[@abdulrazaqabdullah9611]

I love Shaquille O'Neal, as a player and as human. Such a great man ❤️

[@ahmedhelwa4975]

One of the best interview i had seen ever in all my life , !! thanks for everyone who was there in this video , god bless u all :)

[@BlurryFella]

Really enjoyed this, and the calmness of this interview is something else!

[@khaledeid7853]

They say “act as if you were and you will be” . It was apparent that Shaq didn’t have to act but rather displayed his genuine inner self with minimum effort. He takes me back from Abu Dhabi to Texas days where I witnessed his NBA days regularly. All the best Shaq and great interview Anas. Khaled Eid

[@ItzHstxr]

The way I've been waiting for this 🙌🏾 😍 Anas you are the 🐐 for this one !!!!

[@muradashab]

One of the greatest , inspiring , emotional , powerful , and learning hour in my life thank you so much Anas for this GREAT Interview with one of the greatest legends in this world

[@redasaadi6957]

Learned so much from this interview. shaq is a different breed! Anas thank you for brining him for interview

[@abdallahmaraqa7006]

Enjoyed every single minute of the interview

[@RP1967_G]

Shaq has a golden heart. So real.

[@momenahmed8138]

so humble and nice human being.. love you Shaq

[@indilaparker9689]

The fact that I saw the whole interview without pause without even stoping and focusing on each word he said .. I’m really glad I saw this .. Anas you are one of the greatest interviewers thank you for this.. Love from Kuwait

[@vwhd4285]

Love you Shaq.....All love and respect from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 ❤❤❤

[@lilacrose7866]

I really love Shaquille I've always thought that he's so sweet and a genuine person 💗 bless his heart ❤

[@malaksaber7499]

The GREATEST cast I’ve seen on ABTALKS . This was magnificent Anas I appreciate where ur show had gone and got bigger to this ! Like this cast was one of my dreams to watch . Shaquille is such a “human” I can say . Because that’s how humans should really be ! Big love and respect for u both .

[@ahmedsami7338]

ياخي احبك والله على ابداعك و جمالك و هدوءك وطريقة محاورتك للضيف والاهم اعطاء مساحة كافية للضيف ، استمر يا مبدع ❤

[@sosoturk4944]

ممتنه الك انس على هاللقاء المميز وع تعريفنا بهي الشخصيات الحلوه شكراااا من القلب

[@aliabdullah4721]

I never seen anything better than this show on KZbin before .. really thank you guys 💚💚

[@suzzaaan]

This is beautiful,humble and deep. Anas you are doing such a good job hosting this and all your other podcast ❤ . Wishing your many blessings .

[@user-pv8yn7yg7p]

شكراً أنس.. شكراً شاكيل على كل هذا الإلهام .. شكراً من كل القلب 🙏🙏

[@theairforcerer]

I was smiling for the whole 54 mins thanks both of you

[@Sk__10]

What a beautiful interview with a one of a kind character ❤️🙏🏻

[@ntakirutimanavalens4412]

humility blended with intelligence brings honor and favor!! too inspirational Shaq! Thanks

[@rawnaqmahdi4325]

هذا اكثر من لقاء وحوار هذا درس مهم في فن الحياة شكرا لكليكما ..

[@nouraababtain5285]

Now this is the best interview I’ve seen for a while!

[@monaahmed8308]

احببت شخصية شاكيل جداً استمتعت بالمقابلة شكراً لك انس

[@doaahussein8036]

Inspiring , humble , thanks to be u 🙏🏻 thanks anas for this great interview

[@abdullahmu5644]

الف شكر لك ياانس انت مع الطاقم .. للحين مو مستوعب انك قابلت شاكيل وطلعت لنا بهاللقاء الاسطوري اللي ماشفت مثله حتى بمقابلات الاجانب معه .. شخصية عظيمة وكبرت بعيني اكثر بعد هذا اللقاء المليء بالسلام . اكرر شكري وامتناني

[@waleedabdi2174]

This dude is such a lovable and humble great personality

[@user-ph1ee9vk9r]

حبيت المقابلة فيها من الاجابية الكثير شاكيل ما شاءالله عليه فيه قبول ومتواضع ومحترم ❤

[@i9dentity438]

Waw so much good energy around here ❤ thank you for this interview

[@AA-qb7ni]

Such a good man with a good heart. I loved this.

[@LeFarrah]

This guy is like Mohammad Ali full of wisdom! I could hang out with him all day, having conversations with him about anything & everything!

[@Saraqtt1]

I appreciate his personality he’s amazing

[@wrestlingworld_109]

من اجمل و اكثر الناس تواضع شاكيل انسان لطيف بكل معني الكلمة 😍👏👏👌❤🤗

[@hma4038]

Beautiful and heartfelt. Loved listening to Shakeel.

[@heshamelrehaimy131]

He gave the best and simplest answer to the "If I took out your heart and put it infront of you" question that I have seen so far.

[@user-lv8ld9og5c]

كمية الجمااال مو معقولة والله ♥️♥️♥️♥️ شكرا انس وشكر خاص للرائع شاكيل

[@Alia-hw9nx]

Thank you for this beautiful interview. Shaq is a beautiful and blessed soul, may god open more doors and opportunities for him. Love from Dubai ❤

[@weemafaisal]

This is one of the best Interviews 😍😍😍 So inspiring 💕💕💕

[@M_Rika_Uchiha]

It's the best episode ❤️❤️❤️ He is so wonderful, really thank you for make me know him more🥰🥰

[@xeintabbaa9786]

This big guy is so adorably lovable and humble… love him … love his tshirt ♥️

[@nazeelaali-bakhshi8]

Love Watching Ab talks daily so inspirational 👌✨and Anas you are a true inspiration god bless 🤲🏻👏🏻

[@Abdulaziz-tt7rp]

Shaqel we love you as the man outside the sport true human ❤

[@bvision5461]

Shaq could be the best mentor , the way he sees life and express himself and above everything appreciate everything is his life is just amazing … no drama no regrets , just being the best man you can be , appreciate what you have , be nice to people and that’s it. That’s one of the realist interviews if not the realist yet on this nice program.

[@Mostafa.Morgan_]

Probably the best interview I have ever seen. PERIOD.

[@mimiali1032]

Wow what a man? I had to watch this video twice. Anas my bro you are doing a wonderful job, Thank you 👊🏼

[@fhd588]

Wow Anas, I have so much respect for your program. So inspiring

[@aminachakrouni8778]

He is a very nice gentleman. I live in Orlando fl and I’ve meet him couples of time he doesn’t act like a celebrity never. He is very sweet and super friendly and very humble.

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عنده كاريزما قوية احسن شي و لفت انتباهي يوم قال (خليك قائد ولا ليس تابع ) شكرا شاكيل شكرا لكل ام قامت بدور الام و الاب 🏀😍💙🇸🇩🇸🇦