What is Shaq's life expectancy?

It was the way he should have gone, saying goodbye first to his fans. However, Shaq isn't old. To my knowledge, Shaq's lifespan is about 120 years, given the fact that most people die at the height of under five feet. And because he's got about 80 years left in him, he's going to need to get a job.
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What is Shaq's illness?

However, after avoiding any major injuries and setbacks in his career, Shaq was diagnosed with a serious disease many years after he had retired. He was diagnosed with sleep apnea.
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What is Shaq's weakness?

His weakness, however, is his relative lack of speed. If he were to try to defend against a guard playing 25 feet from the basket, the guard would likely be able to dribble the ball around Shaq and drive to the basket easily.
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Was Shaq born poor?

He Grew up Dirt Poor

And although his name is Islamic, Shaq's family was Christian. His grandmother insisted on calling him Shaun. Shaq was only 7 pounds, 11 ounces when he was born — there was no indication that he would ever be so huge (although his mother is 6-foot-2).
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What Shaq eats in a day?

So what are you eating on the day-to-day? A healthy breakfast—fruit and fruit and fruit—then chicken and fish. I eat a healthy breakfast just to hold me for the day. Three turkey sausages and about four or five egg whites.
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How much water does Shaq need to drink?

"To maximize metabolism, an active adult should drink between 60 and 74 ounces of water every day, depending on how many calories he or she consumes."
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Is Shaq a vegan?

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal said he's switching to a vegan diet, according to a recent interview. O'Neal said eating plant-based food helps him enjoy healthy versions of foods like cheeseburgers. He joins a long list of other vegan and mostly plant-based athletes like Kyrie Irving and Tom Brady.
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Is Shaq a nice guy?

Outside of basketball and his high-profile job as an analyst for TNT, O'Neal has devoted much of his time to charitable causes and being a nice guy. Stories – which he's confirmed – are aplenty with random acts of kindness.
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Does Shaq own 5 guys?

Shaquille O'Neal Owns 155 Five Guys Restaurants, 40 Fitness Centers, And 1 Movie Theater Among Other Businesses. Shaquille O'Neal is one the most dominant players in NBA history, but also one of the smartest.
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Does Shaq have his own plane?

He's banked hundreds of millions of dollars in his career, so it's pretty easy to see that, when a 7-foot superstar asks for a private plane, he gets one.
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How fast is Shaq?

Shaq, who ran a 30m sprint while Gay ran a 60m, was able to edge out one of the fastest men on the planet. Shaq, who was coached by four-time Olympic medalist Maurice Greene, finished at 4.86 seconds to Gay's 6.08. Check out the video below to see Shaq's breakaway speed.
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How good was Shaq on defense?

Shaquille O'Neal was one of the most dominant forces in the history of the NBA. A big part of Shaq's dominance was his work on defense. Shaq was a great rim-protector, especially at the start of his career as he averaged 3.5 blocks per game as a rookie.
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Does Shaquille O'Neal have sleep apnea?

Shaquille O'Neal is a famous NBA basketball superstar, actor, and musician who has sleep apnea, which causes shallow breathing and long pauses between breaths while sleeping. In interviews, Shaq talks about his history of extreme snoring and finally speaking with doctors so that he could learn more about sleep apnea.
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How did Shaq lose weight?

Shaquille O'Neal told GQ he revamped his diet after he realized he had gained belly fat. O'Neal said he reduced his daily carb and fat intake and now eats more fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. O'Neal said his new diet and training routine has helped him lose weight and stay healthy.
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What injuries did Shaq have?

I had a lot of freak injuries – had knee surgeries, toe injuries and my hand broken twice from hard fouls. You miss near 200 games, averaging 25 points, that's 5,000 points right there to add. That hurts me.
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Does Shaq own Walmart?

With Shaquille O'Neal claiming to own the biggest purchase in Walmart's history, it's hard to doubt the man.
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Does Shaq own Krispy Kreme?

A longtime Krispy Kreme fan, O'Neal now owns his very own Krispy Kreme shop in Atlanta. This particular doughnut shop has the distinction of being Atlanta's original Krispy Kreme and has occupied its spot on Ponce de Leon Avenue for 60 years.
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How much of Papa John's does Shaq own?

He has owned and sold 155 Five Guys Burgers restaurants — which totaled 10% of the company's entire franchise portfolio. He also owns 17 Auntie Anne's Pretzels restaurants and nine Papa John's franchise units.
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Is Shaq a philanthropist?

O'Neal's philanthropic efforts followed other generosity he showed to help others during the holiday season. He just presented 500 children in Atlanta with Christmas presents and presents BLACK ENTEPRISE reported. Even during his playing days, Shaq was known for having a big heart.
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Is Kyrie Irving a vegan?

Kyrie Irving went vegan after watching a food documentary and says it has improved his energy and mood. documentary "What The Health," according to Bleacher Report. Irving said the switch led to him feeling more energetic both during games and everyday life, and led to improvements to his mood.
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What size is Shaquille O'Neal shoe?

His size 22 shoe. However, during an FN interview last month, Shaq admitted that he is actually a size 20. “My shoe size is 20 but I like to wear a 22 because when I was young we couldn't afford proper shoes so I had to wear my shoes tight,” he said. “[Now] I always get my shoes too big to make sure I have room.”
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Is Tom Brady vegan?

Is Tom Brady vegan or vegetarian? Tom Brady is a huge fan of vegan food; however, the star athlete only eats a “predominantly” vegan diet. “When people ask if I'm a vegan or a vegetarian … I tell them no, decidedly not,” Brady said on his website, TB12 Sports.
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