Hollywood’s always had a special kind of pull for pro athletes, but when it comes to NBA players, the love affair runs deep. These guys don’t just dominate the hardwood—they’ve tried their hands at lighting up the big screen too. Think Michael Jordan in Space Jam or Ray Allen absolutely owning his role in He Got Game. Some crushed it, some… not so much. And then there’s Shaquille O’Neal—not just a movie star in his own right, but also a full-blown film fanatic who geeks out just like the rest of us.

Shaq’s star power makes it pretty effortless for him to walk up to just about any celebrity and ask the kind of questions the rest of us only dream of sliding into a Q&A box for. But sometimes, that charm gets him into a little bit of a “scandal”—literally. Yep, if you haven’t guessed it by now, Shaq is a massive fan of the hit series Scandal… and an even bigger fan of its leading lady, Kerry Washington. A couple of years back, Kerry dropped a gem of a revelation: Shaq had actually slid into her DMs. Why? In her words, “He’s a big Scandal fan.”

Fast forward to today, and Shaq might be stoking another Scandal—this time on The Big Podcast with Shaq. His guest? None other than Kerry Washington herself. He makes a bold confession that completely flips the script. “I got into your DMs one time and people thought I was being fresh, but I’ve never seen a show like Scandal,” he said. Now, that’s a shocker, especially considering that just a few years ago, Shaq had denied ever sliding into her DMs. Back then, he cleared the air, saying, “First of all, I wasn’t DMing her. I’m a fan of hers, and we were talking about Scandal.” Looks like the truth has a funny way of catching up to him!

With that confession out in the open, Shaq wastes no time jumping to the big question: “Is Scandal coming back?” Kerry, being the heartbreaker and hope-giver she is, crushed him a little at first: “I don’t think we have another series in us,” she said. But then—plot twist—she added, “But there have been grumblings about what would it look like to have a Scandal movie? Would you be open to that?”

Shaq lit up like a kid in a candy store—he was all in on the idea of a Scandal movie. But of course, he had one condition: “As long as I can play Command.” Kerry, ever the pro, hit him with the most obvious and perfectly timed question: “What would I say to Joe Morton?” (You know, the Emmy Awardee and the actual Command.) Shaq didn’t even blink. Just shrugged and dropped the mic: “You’re fired.” That’s the thing—Shaq’s obsession with the role of Command isn’t new. He’s made it crystal clear that he lives for that character. Even the 48-year-old actress admitted, “He’s always like, ‘I’ll do anything for Command.’” That’s right—Superman himself pledging loyalty to Olivia Pope. Iconic.

Just when you thought Shaq couldn’t get any busier—between clowning Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA, DJing packed parties as Diesel, and casually applying to be Command in a Scandal reboot—he goes and drops a whole docuseries.

Shaquille O’Neal’s bold Reebok revival

Yep, Power Moves is on the way, hitting Netflix on June 4, and it’s not just another celeb vanity project. This one’s personal. Shaq’s production company, Jersey Legends, teamed up with Sony’s The Intellectual Property Corporation to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run a brand. The show follows Shaq’s bold new role as President of Reebok Basketball and Allen Iverson stepping in as Vice President, as they try to bring the iconic sneaker brand back from the dead. And it’s not just their brainstorming in boardrooms—the cameras catch the strategy, the stress, the highs, and the chaos from Reebok HQ in Boston to gyms and courts all over the U.S.

What’s cool is it’s not just about shoes—it’s about legacy. Shaq puts it best: “Power Moves isn’t just about sneakers or titles. It’s about showing the work behind building something meaningful.” He’s not just doing this for show—Reebok signed him back in ’92, before he even played an NBA game. That partnership helped define his early career, so now, decades later, getting the chance to write its next chapter clearly means something to him. Since taking on the leadership role in 2023, Shaq’s already made waves, like bringing on WNBA star Angel Reese as the brand’s first NIL signee. As Reebok CEO Todd Krinsky puts it, “This isn’t just a comeback, it’s a cultural movement.” And the doc captures it all: the deals, the risks, and the moments that made even Shaq go, whoa.

But it’s not all squeaky clean and polished. Executive producer Colin Smeeton, who’s been Shaq’s business partner for years, made it clear this doc is showing the real stuff: “This series pulls back the curtain and shows the heart, the chaos, and the creativity behind this comeback.” And Shaq’s no rookie to this format—his HBO series Shaq got a Sports Emmy nomination, and Jersey Legends also took home an Oscar for The Queen of Basketball. So yeah, he knows how to make good TV. But more than that, this is a chance to see Shaq not just as a meme or analyst, but as a businessman reshaping an entire brand—his way. The question now? Just how much of the grind will we actually get to see when Power Moves drops? One thing’s for sure—it won’t be boring.

So, what’s next? Whether Shaq ends up starring in a Scandal movie or turning Reebok into the next big cultural force, one thing’s for sure—he’s not just chasing moments; he’s building a legacy. And lucky for us, we get front-row seats.