Shaq on business: You talk to me. Don’t look at my agent

Shaquille O’Neal discusses fulfilling a promise to his mom and returning to LSU to graduate from college, getting his masters of business from University of Phoenix and a doctorate from Berry University. Plus, Shaq shares his latest goal: pursuing a law degree.
The full interview with Shaq is available on the In Depth with Graham Bensinger Podcast, available at the links below and wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts:
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[@Hussleman1]

imagine walking in the court room with shaq as your lawyer 🤣

[@boogiemiles358]

DroopyHussle case closed!!!!

[@wharpig]

case dismissed!

[@freddieflores8881]

CAN YOU DIG IT

[@tylerbrown3135]

*slam dunks on the judge*

[@netrade3898]

Imagine walking into a court room and Shaq is opposing council. Intimidating cross examination.

[@loconoia]

Mom: Shaq, we don't have any astronauts in the family Shaq: i'll be back

[@archeantusl.a.1531]

🤣🤣🤣

[@HaHa-vy9ct]

Well it's only an 8 hour flight to the moon.

[@Grillmouth]

He never came back..... Now he lives on the moon

[@jaydentimsans425]

😂😂😂

[@justonemori]

Just wait until SpaceX and Virgin Galactic go commercial...

[@peterjr6954]

Shaq’s Mom: We don’t have any terminators in the family Shaq: I’ll be back

[@glassimageproduction]

Peter Jr “Mom, this is KawhiLeonard_001. He’s a new member of the family.” “Does he talk?” “No, but he’s a fun guy!”

[@eflem7708]

This comment deserves a million likes. Well done sir. Well done 😯👌

[@peterjr6954]

EFlem thanks man

[@prossplay9317]

Peter Jr was looking for this

[@icebear1344]

I heard arnold

[@Jgm-gm9wi]

The way he talks about going to school to get his bachelors, masters, PHD. He says ‘I’ll be back’ like he’s going to get groceries. That’s amazing.

[@jaydentimsans425]

😂😂 fr

[@User36282]

Yeah it's literally years and years and years of work, and he made it sound like nothing haha

[@ooainaught]

The Term-inator.

[@jsmedenilla4524]

This man has an insatiable drive. No wonder he succeeded and is succeeding on everything he puts his mind in to. Except free throws of course.

[@raferalstonisgoat4457]

still better than lonzo ball!

[@lephilosopheinconnu3952]

😂😂😂

[@rambojohnj.6117]

If you think Shaq has drive, check out Arnold’s resumé.

[@miketheman4341]

The fact that these are not legitimate degree programs is notable!

[@ericm9686]

Haha

[@hyojini79]

nothing but respect to this guy period.

[@DansbyPugh]

You think he actually earned any of those degrees? Im sure he didnt get any preferential treatment.

[@brainwashedliberals]

+Jmachine 4 earning a degree isn't difficult, it requires regurgitation. I have a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and have filed 3 patents in the last 4 years, what do you have a degree in sugar tits?

[@brainwashedliberals]

+Jmachine 4 The only people obsessive about degrees are people who can't do anything significant with them.

[@nikolamladenoff3516]

You didn't get shit from his words, did you ? He said he wanted to have knowledge in the field so he can earn their respect and understand the terms so he can be in charge of the conversations. This instantly removes the possibility of him getting his degree just like that. He isn't there for the paper that says "degree", he is there for the knowledge and it's pity you don't understand it and it's more pitiful that you took the time to write that bitchass comment about Shaq.

[@andresMHS]

@@brainwashedliberals Sure you are, everyone on the internet is an engineer/doctor/lawyer.

[@MarcAugustine]

this nigga is like a real life super hero

[@TheClassictvfan]

"Okay, I'll be back"....that's my motto now.

[@demetriusmiddleton1246]

🎯💯

[@jaydentimsans425]

😂😂

[@sleppyjoe4922]

And you won't be back

[@GeraLokz831]

My dad told me this and hasnt been back since :/

[@ADMAFIA210]

damn...shaq is smarter than people give him credit for....

[@80teg]

No he is not. He is exhibiting the confidence of a successful person, but he lacks the self-awareness to realize he is an expert only in basketball, nothings more. Hopefully the lessons he will (inevitably) learn dont come at too high a cost, because losing everything before you're a granddad would fucking suck.

[@waterdogxx7871]

80teg ur stupid

[@TheUofAfan]

Money buys a lot of things

[@keelanrice1470]

80teg do you have a PhD I bet not so shut the fuck up

[@meow3834]

Shaq net worth is 450 million right now..

[@ktank09]

"Not that I want to practice law, I just want to have a law firm" - Dr. Shaq. That's entrepreneur mindset over employee mindset at it's finest.

[@hemanths2230]

I want to be an engineer, but I'm finna get a company too

[@Harry_Ballz]

Let's not forget he passed on the biggest deal of his life. He could've owned Starbucks, but he didn't believe in the idea. He said "Black people don't drink coffee".

[@malovina]

Its * :)

[@alvarohernandez4557]

@@Harry_Ballz one mistake doesnt override all the other good business decisions hes made

[@staticshotaop561]

Simon Kaggwa Njala he’s right tho it’s mainly white

[@morehn]

Realize his main motivation was not disappointing his mom. The power of a mom.

[@chrisfi3d]

We don't have any PHD's in the family....We don't have any doctors in the family? Ok I'll be back

[@wutangclan3195]

A lot of people are successful for a reason. He has tremendous drive.

[@TheBorderJumper17]

Milan Bullshit you still have to pass exams and do the work

[@beardedman8884]

He doesn't have an honorary degree, that's the fake one. He has an actual degree.

[@mmafan2223]

oh so he sat on a couch and got a ph d like that? wrong

[@tydeprince719]

Milan no he didn't he went to school for 4 and a half years dimwit Shaw earned all of his degrees

[@Chris-gv6ll]

Mom- "We dont have any PHD's in the family..." Shaq- "Hold my beer."

[@whatevawhateva8684]

Chris the Gamer 😂😂😂👍

[@gun123456zak]

Shaq-"Hold my basketball." Also Shaq-"Hold my master's degree."

[@MohamedMohamed-lz4cd]

That moment when Shaq inspires you..

[@mikekirkland2487]

Mohamed A. Meki Mohamed I know right! I already want to pursue business but now I'm more inspired to get my Master's in business..lol

[@jefferysmith7643]

This man has a heart as big as they comes. Shaq is Large and in charge.

[@pabbqmgv]

Shaq is a very good guy, I wasn't a fan when he played in LA, but honestly I'm a fan of the person that he is.

[@ivanduvok]

+Marvin Veerapen why weren't you a fan?

[@ivanduvok]

***** Oh I see, yea Jay Williams was the shiznit

[@uncletony6210]

do very good guys make fun of physical deformities of others on social media?

[@bad689]

Marvin, me too. I was a Sonics fan, i hated him when he was in LA, but i love him when i learn more of his character. Shq’s a great guy, a great tipper, and an all around wonderul human being.

[@geecee9770]

Great guy personally man

[@karenlora9417]

Damn this guy reminds me of my dad. Such a calm, outgoing person.

[@DopeBoyMUFC10]

Shaq's Mom: We don't have any free throw shooters in the family Shaq: I'll be back We haven't heard from him since...

[@RadicalPersonalFinance]

This comment deserves 1k likes.

[@markix21]

One of the best comment I’ve ever seen ahahahahhaah

[@magnezon1]

savage...

[@vidaklicko]

Well Shaq doesn't like anything Free. He wants to work hard for everything. Hehe

[@skydanceritmo8970]

your funny 🤣😂🤣😂

[@aaronhardy3348]

He has accomplished so much in his life. He worked for it and earned it. Thank you to his parents who instilled compassion, caring and charity into his character. I respect how he goes about helping others and his humility. He knows who he is and what he has but he also sees himself as just another person…and as he put it in another video - I’m just extremely lucky. You are blessed and you are a blessing to others. Thank you sir!

[@TruthAdv]

Props to the interviewer, he just let the man talk without interrupting. That's such a rare thing to see.

[@CallMeMicahT]

This really changed my mind about Shaq. I grew up watching him, thought he was busy being an analyst and riding the success of his past. Have so much more respect for him.

[@naujqf9126]

I can´t really imagine Shaq sitting on a chair studying for test. This guy really did everything on his life.

[@scottwpilgrim]

Now I'm picturing Shaq sitting in one of those desk and chair combos and giggling to myself.

[@James7796ify]

I don't even watch basketball and I'm a fan of this dude

[@gss123gss]

I don't even watch basketball and I'm not even american and I'm a fan of this dude.

[@Bighomiehobbs]

I forget he is famous everywhere

[@freshfade28]

man I absolutely love these GB interviews. keep it up

[@GrahamBensinger]

+freshfade28 Thanks!

[@hephzibah8854]

Yeah Graham I'm gonna get your name out there bud I got ya...

[@waynehilson4417]

I do too. He actually stays quiet and let's them finish their stories/thoughts!

[@yourgameisstupid]

@@waynehilson4417 And his questions are good enough that the guest can actually give longer answers. Good stuff.

[@metromikey1985]

You could think that shaq only made it because of his size (which no doubt helped). But his drive and determination to succeed and not let his parents down is his real strength. What a role model for his children and everyone else.

[@j.s.3414]

No wonder The General hired him. They can have rock bottom prices when their lawyer, doctor, businessman, spokesman is all 1 person.

[@chamisi]

no wonder he got some back pain

[@marypaynter1894]

Dr .Shaq you are such a inspration of love and kindness God Bless You.❤️

[@npd6225]

Doctor and Lawyer. Every Asian fathers dream for his daughter.

[@theplayerformerlyknownasmo3711]

He would tear that ass up tho

[@benjisea]

Nah for son. Not daughter. Daughter stay at home and cook rice

[@thechinmoydeka]

@@benjisea To be married to the daughter, he meant

[@francistervil4057]

Dr.O'Neal is the best!!!! Great player, great father and a great human being. That's how we black people destroy racism with success.

[@cognitivedisability9864]

+Black Panther You destroy racism by writing "we people" instead

[@sbrooks904]

klev bla LMFAOOOO GTFOH

[@sexymexicanable]

Francis Tervil you making it a color issue is racism to begin with9

[@willbarber8707]

ivan rodriguez what issue did he make a color one? He simply said we destroy racism with success. What issue was there ?

[@willbarber8707]

steam steam what victim complex? Where are you getting this information from?

[@TheBIGKNOC]

Big ups to the interviewer first guy to let the person being interviewed talk without interruptions.

[@cole1]

This dude's great, his other interviews are just as good

[@TheBIGKNOC]

@@cole1 I will definitely have to check hom out

[@marierosekengmokemkeng5025]

Wow!!! So proud of him. I am 59 and I went back to school because of him. What a mentor!!!!

[@comedychrises]

Shaq is living proof that you are more than the gifts you are given. Sure he was blessed with great size and strength but he used every ounce of it to achieve anything he set his sights on, both on and off the court and didn’t let anything seem to daunting to accomplish. Nothing but mad respect for the man because he is a treasure and inspiration.

[@danmcclellan2451]

He is such a brilliant man 👏 and a great father! Now he’s the one who could help some of these kids who end up with $100 million dollars at 19 and won’t end up broke when they are done with the sport? Great role model 🙏

[@blueallday12]

Must Respect to shaq you know he just wanted make his momma proud

[@carterray1007]

I really liked how Shaq just went to get his education right away and didn’t put it to the side for later. He went right away!!!! Love that, very motivational, thank you Shaq

[@morris9337]

That’s how you do an interview. Let the guest people came to see talk their heart out. Great to see.

[@jjpop24]

Imagine if 90% of professional athletes followed in his lead and reinvested their wealth in themselves and their communities like he does.

[@moisesescobarr]

Mad respect 👊🏽 Always striving and being more than an athlete... that’s awesome and inspiring

[@user-uj9lj1yp2p]

Nothing but respect for this man. The more I know the more I love. Thanks for setting a great example Shaq.

[@balajisrinivasan8132]

Graham has some of the best interviews consistently. Love it, thank you, Graham and all the superstars who open up for the fans!

[@michael2305]

What this guy has accomplished not only in life, but as a human being is absolutely exemplary.

[@SM-qd7po]

MJ's "I took it personal" and Shaqs "I'll be back" has the same energy

[@lazerlazer]

What a tremendous good person Shaquille O’Neal is the more I hear about him or from him the more the more it blows me away!

[@michaelmacgown7709]

I am blown away! being a lifetime celtic fan shaq wasnt on my list of favorite people! after watching these interviews,hearing about his charity,his drive,and his sincerity,He is truly an inspiration!! THANK YOU DR.ONEAL for being a true role model.

[@emronlyone6670]

Damn I'm loving this dude. He's a giant with an even bigger heart

[@mahavertamusic1729]

I love Shaq bc he does whatever he wants! He’s even a DJ now 👏

[@Sansri16761]

We all need someone like Shaq's mom in our lives

[@Jloiacono14]

Dr. Shaq is easily the best role model for kids to follow. Way to go Doc.

[@JonDraine]

We don't have any PHD's in the family?? Hold my basketball.

[@chipskylark8869]

" Hi Doctor I'm a doctor what doctor do you doctor? Doctor, doctor doctor."

[@timazbill7746]

Doctor

[@richardgladstone8975]

Great interview as always. Graham is hands down the best interviewer I have seen.

[@xX-qw4of]

Shaq has always been my favorite player. On and off the court, he's great.

[@xxrngxx5]

Amazing.

[@abdimalikghost6647]

Dr. O'Neal

[@maxboothroyd5723]

Props to the interviewer for not interrupting at all. Dude knows how to let greats tell their story

[@snickersdibene4419]

I have so much respect for this man and all of his accomplishments. His parents and children should be so proud 9f him.

[@eyeseeyou913]

Shaq worked on every way to better himself except for freethrows lol! Just a joke of course, he seems to be a hell of a person.

[@gregntx73]

I know your comment was a joke but i saw an interview with a former teammate of his and they said practice and outside of game he rarely missed. He even confirmed and said that it was nerve racking for him to miss in games when he would not have problems any other time.

[@scottwpilgrim]

@@gregntx73 I like that. Not that it's cool to poke fun at others weakness, but the fact he still practiced his freethrows even though he dominated every other skill makes him 100% cooler.

[@michelejoyner5136]

Love this man!

[@olsonabrams4009]

This is truly inspiring. Thank you Dr. O'Neal!

[@DamnitDave]

got to respect the ambition and drive. he shows that it is never too late and he will inspire many

[@praktiz7490]

Shaq's mum: you know we don't have any presidents in our family

[@joshjohnson2600]

You need to be more specific mate, he’ll just start a bank. 😂

[@BigSmoke-ud1wd]

Shaq: I'll be back

[@Torchzy]

i love shaq

[@kryterz]

Man, the work ethic. What a monster, that's why he was at the top of his game.

[@samsunggalaxy459]

Love Shaq. 1 good, genuine man! God bless you and all your family.

[@hermelheslop5989]

Thank God you never gave up........look at you now.

[@BlaneNostalgia]

Just when you thought you couldnt respect him more through all his achievements in sports history, the guy manages to tripple that

[@roberttaylor4999]

One hell of a great guy and role model for everyone, in particular his kids.

[@yamnehroncero4238]

Wow, never knew how smart and cool Shaq is. Lots of respect for his values. Good job

[@dr.boinkersbookkeeping9028]

Mom: Shaq, we dont have any doctors in the family Shaq: Hold my beer

[@beaucollins9568]

Shaq should own a team

[@davidw.chavez3417]

He's partial owner of the Sacramento Kings

[@epicragegaming2016]

@@davidw.chavez3417 sacramento queens. lmfao

[@Sarchis]

@@epicragegaming2016man that joke used to work 2 years ago... Now they are gonna have a shot at the playoffs

[@Brandon-fp2tf]

Sarkis Ds they’re still trash

[@marisveliks8579]

Absolutely incredible people, I mean superstar, super family sample etc, love you shaq...

[@Nemcoification]

Much respect for him. That's the kind of attitude you need.

[@rojaynazir1668]

His eldest daughter graduated law school. now she can have her own O'Neal's law firms :D

[@naremis]

Humble

[@pamelahoward9964]

It's hard to have anything but RESPECT for this man!!!

[@hectorfranco7400]

That’s a smart man and a great person thats willing to help everyone he can

[@Byorin]

Shaq licking his lips like the camera man holding up some barbecue ribs. Excuse me, Dr. Shaq. Respect to the big man.

[@yes333yes]

I can't believe that I've never heard that Shaq has a PhD. Just shows American culture is about entertainment not education; it's sad.

[@hush-615]

Lmao the irony in this comment. If you meant what you said you would have done some research and found out that Shaq has never done a dissertation ever, so what he got was an Ed.D, not a PHD. Oh, and he also got his 'master's degree' from the University of Phoenix, the sleaziest college in America with a history of letting people buy doctorates with their money. I like Shaq a lot but he is so full of shit when it comes to education. Dude paid his way in for an excuse to call himself Dr O'Neal.

[@perfomax2470]

@Jim Butts Foh "He put in 54 credit hours to obtain the degree from Barry University", dude literally paid for all this degrees

[@jdizzy2012]

@@perfomax2470 checkmate

[@jamesdawny1855]

Always gotta have haters in the comments. Rather he paid for them or earned them legit. The man went to achool to show his kids theirs more than just entertainment and being an athlete and gets hate from random people on you tube whose comments will never even be read into existence hahahaha. But yet here I am defending with this comment lol

[@sdawg4834]

very true and a lot of the pop culture "icons" don't know shit except for the hype and attention they generate.

[@brendapeterkin3142]

What an articulate young man he is. Also a very decent family man. Truly a gentle giant. May God continue to bless and keep him and his family.

[@IrisMG]

He's 43 years old

[@diegolafontaine7347]

Shaq always be learning. Respect

[@dzabageo]

Agent: Shaq... This is war! You have to be a General to be able to handle the complexities of this engagement! Shaq: "I'll be right back". Two quick years later I'm in charge of the United States Armed Forces as a General. When I get addressed as General O'Neill it's kinda cool and people are impressed but I prefer to be a doctor.

[@turn3423]

We don't have any Doctors in the family? Hold my beer mom.

[@ThomasFlynn-tm4tn]

Dr. Shaq is a man’s man. The most humble, compassionate and caring professional athlete. He has a heart of gold.

[@DJToneRI]

This guy goes big in every way. Mad respect!

[@lsubandtrumpet2014]

Shaq went to my alma mater and I have a Bachelor's degree in Business too Shaq!

[@Ricobaca]

Windex from the 1990s Shaq kicked my school's ass by himself at the State championship in 1989

[@lsubandtrumpet2014]

Rico Baca lol ! 😂

[@lsubandtrumpet2014]

Rico Baca what was ur school ?

[@aidanred6270]

0 dislikes. Beautiful

[@MrBigdavehd97]

How can you not love this guy.

[@georgestavrinides5082]

Great guy. I knew nothing about his personal life other than he was a great basketball player. He seems to be very genuine with his feet on the ground

[@CxMooMs]

"I'll be back" [Dr.O'neal - 20XX]

[@kiLLjoy24CALI]

"Wait, we dont have milk in the house?" You already know what happened

[@rekusamare7312]

I admire graham for no interuption on interviews he had. Other Interviewers are arent like that. They talk too much and a lot of interuptions. You interview them and listen to their answers. Kudos to you

[@mikeb6418]

Love Shaq.... And now respect him immensely!!

[@ashutoshdas3010]

i had to turn down my pc's bass level to listen to this interview.

[@Edude117]

Mom: Shaq, we don't have any white people in the family. Shaq: I'll be back.

[@aldinkalender9636]

I didn’t know this about shaq he never ceases to amaze me 👏🏻👏🏻

[@lopez_flex1258]

The drive this man has is inspirational 💯💯💯

[@aharonsidorov9588]

shaq of all trades

[@lilraination7264]

No offence but I thought Shaw was a big dummy who could only play ball. I now have mad respect

[@vinnyl264]

LilRaination Thats just how he portrays himself on tv lol

[@CamShaft84]

No he can buy PHD's too

[@sergiu_alin]

Most inspiring thing I watched all year

[@misskayeleigh4378]

I have nothing but respect for Dr. O'Neal...I'm on a mission to become the first Dr in my family as well...dissertation journey begins fall 2019..