Being an integral part of dynasties winning franchises, and winning multiple Finals MVP accolades. There are a lot of similarities in how Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan’s careers in the NBA turned out. Off the court, too, they have a lot of similarities. From ownership stake in sports teams to being an avid entrepreneur, the parallels don’t stop. Yet there is one huge difference in how they operate, and recently, the Lakers legend explained his thought process.
He spoke about the legacy and impact of not his career but of his sneakers. As Reebok’s President of Basketball and a minority owner of its parent company, Authentic Brands Group (ABG), Shaq has real skin in the game.” There’s so many… I hate to say this. Me and Jordan are on the same path, and what I mean by that is we’re in