Shaquille O’Neal could have won three more rings with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers if he was as dedicated to his body and health then as he is now. Father time, however, is undefeated and the legendary NBA center is learning that the hard way.
O’Neal, 51, underwent hip replacement surgery over the weekend, according to Andrew Marchand of The Post.
Shaquille O’Neal shoved into a giant Christmas tree by Kenny Smith live on TV
The “NBA on TNT” analyst shared a picture of himself in a hospital bed with a message for his co-hosts, Ernie Johnson and Candace Parker.
“I’m always watching @TurnerSportsEJ and @Candace_Parker miss y’all,” O’Neal tweeted.
Johnson, 66, reportedly mentioned O’Neal’s hip surgery during the station’s March Madness coverage, with Shaq was evidently following from the hospital.
i’m always watching @TurnerSportsEJ and @Candace_Parker miss y’all pic.twitter.com/4tY4X6v1Pj
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) March 19, 2023
Shaq wants to model underwear
Shaq has been lifting weights nonstop lately and looks better than ever. During a recent appearance on Logan Paul‘s “Impaulsive” podcast, the big man revealed why he’s slimming down.
“I was 401 pounds. Now I’m 365,” O’Neal said. “I’m trying to take it back to 345.
“I want to have muscles everywhere, and I want to do an underwear ad with my sons [for] Fruit of the Loom, baby.”
Prior to the surgery, O’Neal revealed his plans post-hip replacement, talking on “The Big Podcast with Shaq” about his diet and workout regime.
Shaq’s diet and workout plan
“I’ll be back April 16, and I’m going in,” O’Neal said. “I’m going to try and lose 30 pounds and I’m going to try and get an eight-pack. Right now I got a little five-pack.”
Shaq’s is following what he calls “5-1 diet,” which he explained is which he said is “five BS meals and one meal.”
to all the people who are worried and concerned. first off , let me say thank you. And lastly no need to worry, just had to get some BBL WORK AKA #hipreplacement. Thanks and love you all. but no need to worry and yes i’m fine. pic.twitter.com/cnmLn58YDy
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) March 21, 2023
O’Neal’s meals plan includes a breakfast shake, a fruit plate, four chicken breasts with ketchup, a salad and another shake, all divided throughout the day.
“I’m going to do that for 90 days,” O’Neal said. “I’m about to be shredded.”
