Shaquille O'Neal isn't just known for his dominance on the basketball court or his $500 million net worth as a savvy business owner. He also stands by his principles, even when it means leaving millions on the table. In 1998, Shaq made what he calls his "best business decision" – a move that set him apart as more than just an athlete chasing profits. While appearing on the "Full Send" podcast in 2021, Shaq shared why he ended his $40 million, five-year sneaker deal with Reebok. The turning point
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    4•8 days ago

    Shaq is one of the OG fantastic people in the world.

    “One of our best values here in America is free speech. We’re allowed to say what we want to say and we are allowed to speak out on injustices and that’s just how it goes,” O’Neal said during a panel discussion. “If people don’t understand that, that’s something they have to deal with.”

    “I just thought it was unfortunate for both parties, and then you got people speaking when they don’t know what they’re talking about. But Daryl Morey was right,” Shaq added. “Whenever you see something wrong going on anywhere in the world, you should have the right to say ‘that’s not right,’ and that’s what he did.”

    https://deadline.com/2019/10/shaq-defends-free-speech-says-daryl-morey-was-right-about-china-1202766764/