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Shaquille O'Neal reveals he doesn't cry, TNT farewell, NBA Finals, SGA & truth about Charles Barkley

2025-06-03 Sports
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Pivot Family, Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnxiP7q4RDDyeioZFZLnXA?sub_confirmation=1 "If they ain't hating on you, then you aren't doing something right." Shaquille O'Neal One of our favorite people and top Pivot Podcast guest returns as we welcome a man who needs no introduction, our friend, the one and only Shaquille O'Neal. Sitting with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor- Shaq jumps right into the chaos and fun of the world we know, the dynamic of life after sports, shares some inside stories, offers his thoughts on current NBA, the mindset shift it took to build a business empire, give back to communities, and discover his true purpose. From the end of TNT's Inside the NBA show to his relationship with Charles Barkley, Shaq says how he avoids emotions around changes he can't control and admits the two occasions he cried, losing his sister to cancer and losing his brother Kobe Bryant. He expounds on questions surrounding his relationship with Kobe and how he regrets not reaching out sooner as he explains the tough lesson in the reality that once someone is gone, they are gone forever with no redos or second chances. Shaq continues telling Ryan, Channing and Fred that we have to approach life with open hearts to always forgive and be the bigger person even when it's most difficult. He reveals what's been the glue to his bond with Barkley over the years and the why that we never knew existed. The icon's larger than life personality comes through as the guys talk about what really happens after the final buzzer sounds as Shaq keeps it real speaking on his era of players vs now, breaks down the NBA finals between Oklahoma City and Indiana, dismisses the small market vs large market not making entertaining basketball, weighs in on the true GOAT conversation, and who he sees as the current player who wears the crown as the league's face, and best ways of navigating identity outside of the NBA. From owning businesses to being a father and mentor, Shaq reveals what keeps motivating him to keep making big moves, and it's not just money...this conversation is full of laughs, locker room talk and true fellowship as we really cover so many aspects of life and do it in a pivotal way where you are laughing one moment and in deep thought the next. Drop your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more inspiring convos. GET MERCH HERE: https://www.pivotpodcast.com FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://facebook.com/thepivotpodcast SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/5KtXTWiC3J5WW1CVTpYG5V APPLE PODCASTS | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pivot-podcast/id1603292451 #ThePivot #Podcast #RyanClark #ChanningCrowder #fredtaylor #shaq #nba #NFL

Top Comments (10)

@mr_sanders2u735 2025-06-03

Shaq cried on inside the NBA when he talked about Kobe after his death. It’s ok to be emotional big Fella

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@mackd1438 2025-06-03

Shaq started explaining how he’s not allowed to cry and doesn’t have emotions and then went into a detailed explanation on why he cried and was being emotional

288 15 replies
@BriefKeef 2025-06-04

Yall could interview shaq 100 times and id watch everytime ! Love the OG !!

272 4 replies
@krystaledwards3976 2025-06-03

Shaq cried when Kobe died, it's okay to have emotions! ❤❤

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@JonathanJones-o3j 2025-06-03

If more of our people were like Shaq not letting his fame go to his head,keeping it real like everyone is in the same plane,and helping those who are in need not looking for gratitude

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@niag_ntsejmuag1257 2025-09-01

Shaq is a national treasure.

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@KimDuty-i8e 2025-10-07

Shaq was responsible for the renovations of Grant Union high school stadium in Sacramento, California. Thank you, Shaq.

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@confidentgrowthLV 2025-06-10

I was lucky enough to sit with Shaq at the LSU/USC football game last year, that man is everything you think he is. Kind, Respectful, Funny, and he makes everyone around him feel like $1m.

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@SEMAJLIVE 2025-06-06

I ain't gon lie Shaq that 1 athlete you can't tell me ish about. Dude is straight up authentic.

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@kausing_kommotion 2025-06-06

Shaq vs. Channing is pure comedy

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