Shaquille O’Neal reveals the one year that changed his life forever

Shaquille O’Neal reveals the one year that changed his life forever

The NBA legend has reflected on the remarkable 12 months that brought a blockbuster Lakers move, Olympic gold, a Hollywood movie and a rap album.

Shaquille O’Neal Reveals How One Pivotal Year Changed His Life and Helped Him ‘Grow as a Man’

Shaquille O’Neal accomplished enough during his legendary basketball career to fill several lifetimes, but one particular year still stands out as a turning point nearly three decades later. For O’Neal, 1996 wasn’t simply another season in the NBA. It was the year everything seemed to happen at once. There was basketball, the Olympics, Hollywood, music and one of the biggest career decisions he would ever make. Looking back now, O’Neal believes …