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Lakers Shaquille O’Neal in game 2 of the playoffs at The Staples Center, Thursday, April 26, 2001. (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Lakers Shaquille O’Neal in game 2 of the playoffs at The Staples Center, Thursday, April 26, 2001. (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Having retired from the sport, Shaquille O’Neal has ventured into several businesses over the years. But not one to stop, Big Shaq recently spoke about starting a new business venture in the realm of direction and production. On the ‘Big Podcast’ episode titled ‘The Big Chair Breaker,’ Shaq spoke about the business deal that will take him to the next level.
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Shaquille O’Neal was recently in the news for a Production Deal With Back Roads Entertainment to Develop Scripted & Non-Scripted Series through his Jersey Legends venture. O’Neal talked about his first project with Jersey Legend that won him an Oscar.
His first short documentary, titled ‘The Queen of Basketball,’ was directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ben Proudfoot. O’Neal told his podcast show host that his next creation with Jersey Legend production will be a groundbreaking one.
Nischelle Turner was in the middle of the fan segment of the podcast where she asks Shaq questions from fans. Michelle, an LSU fan, asked Shaq if he sees being part of TV production again.
Shaquille O’Neal’ and his next venture into television production
O’Neal was candid on his next money-making project with Jersey Legends production. But he left his fans in suspense and asked them to wait for any updates.
There's a documentary about this woman that was premiered at festivals last year. Shaquille O'Neal is one of the producers.
I hope they get enough TV/Media distributors to do something with it , so more people can know her story. Rest on to her. https://t.co/2i8fJ75ro4
— Born Again Hooligan (@qlynngreen) January 19, 2022
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Shaq said, “I just started my production company Jersey Legends Production, and I’m coming in hot.”
Undoubtedly, O’Neal knows a thing or two about the entertainment and production business. He has starred in productions like Shaq’s Big Challenge to name a few.
Shaq joins other NBA stars in a TV production venture
Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal has joined the likes of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James with his TV production venture. Jordan was the pioneer for athletes entering TV and entertainment with Space Jam.
His recent venture was ‘The Last Dance’ documentary on Chicago Bulls’ final season. LeBron James followed Jordan with Space Jam 2. Kobe was the first NBA star to be an Oscar recipient with his short movie titled ‘Dear Basketball’.
"One last thing, President Biden, bring Brittney Griner home."
— Ben Proudfoot, director of "The Queen of Basketball," makes a plea for the WBNA star detained in Russia while accepting Best Documentary Short Subject at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/EoY1G7dUzr
— The Recount Alt (@therecountalt) March 28, 2022
Shaq said, “I’m happy to be teaming up with Back Roads Entertainment; this partnership is big, and that’s how I like to do things…big. Get ready for some incredible content.”
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It would be interesting to see what Shaquille O’Neal comes up with to top the success of ‘The Queen of Basketball.’
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