Shaquille O’Neal’s immense size has always been a topic of fascination, leaving many people in awe of just how large he truly is.
The height and weight of the former NBA star have consistently intrigued basketball fans. Most individuals find it challenging to comprehend such a massive figure, making Shaq’s story all the more captivating. Even NFL legend Tom Brady couldn’t resist inquiring about Shaq’s weight during a recent interview.
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Brady asked, “What was your weight when you first entered the NBA after college and started with the Orlando Magic?”
O’Neal replied, “I was 285. They started ‘Hack-A-Shaq’ with me early so I started lifting weights and was 300 and then 315. Phil Jackson came in the first championship, I was 345,” O’Neal said. “And then had a great summer, came back 385 for the second one. Last championship, I was 415.”
However, Shaq had to shed a significant amount of weight swiftly when he joined the Miami Heat. He explained, “After I was traded and Pat Riley took over, he had me doing rigorous drills, and I dropped down to 325.”
Earlier this year, O’Neal disclosed that he had lost 55 pounds after facing difficulties ascending a flight of stairs.
Shaq truly stood as a unique figure in the world of basketball, and the NBA has not seen another player of his magnitude since his retirement.
