Shaquille O'Neal's unconventional pregame habits like Staying up late, eating fries, and drinking soda

Shaquille O'Neal, the NBA star recently opened up about his pregame rituals, from his active basketball career. In a conversation

Shaq in a file photo, Image credit: Twitter
By Ravi Shankar | Feb 28, 2024 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Shaquille O’Neal, the NBA star recently opened up about his pregame rituals, from his active basketball career. In a conversation on “The Pod with Shaq ” O’Neal mentioned that before games he used to stay up snack on fries and enjoy a soda. Surprisingly despite these routines Shaq continued to showcase his prowess on the court and establish himself as one of the players, in the league.

Shaq’s unconventional pregame traditions

During an interview O’Neal shared that he used to stay up until, at 4 a.m. going against the norm of resting before a game. He also confessed to enjoying club sandwiches, french fries and pineapple soda after his morning practice. Shaq believed these routines boosted his performance on the court; stating that with a three hour nap before the game he felt unbeatable regardless of his activities the night

Despite facing criticism for his lifestyle off the court O’Neal reiterated that basketball was his priority. He always played with unwavering dedication and passion. The timing of the game didn’t faze him; he gave his all for the fans, his team. Embraced the talent he believed was a gift from God. Throughout his career he achieved success by winning three NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and one with the Miami Heat. His outstanding achievements led to his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.

To sum up Shaquille O’Neals revelation, about his pregame routines offers insight into the methods he used to prepare for matches. Even though he stayed up late indulged in fries and sipped soda, Shaq’s commitment to the game and his remarkable skills enabled him to conquer any perceived limitations and emerge as a presence, in the NBA.

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