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Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was comparing his successful transitions in life with that of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. The 2020 Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers discussed the variety of opportunities that are ready for him and allow him to live the good life. He compares the plethora of opportunities at his beck and call is similar to one of the NBA’s most iconic players.

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It seems AB has been busy with all the time away from the game as he claims to be the President of Kanye West’s Donda Sports. He did share his plans of getting his ankle surgery and hints at returning to play in the NFL.

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He also revealed his plans of working with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather on a documentary. AB was full of excitement about the projects that were coming up.

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During his appearance on The Pivot Podcast and discussing his current stance on life after football, he states, “I am just an iconical player in football. You know, a lot of the guys get cut and they don’t get a lot of opportunities to transition their lives. You know, I’m just one of those Shaquille O’Neal type guys, but it happened to be in football.”

Antonio Brown sheds light on life beyond football

While discussing his progress in life after football, he points out that many former players are struggling. He believes that many of the ‘OG players’ are on the decline once they step away from their playing days. He states that many NFL players have formed a confusing perception about their need for declining. AB claims to break that ‘illusion’.

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Brown believes he is successfully transitioning into life after football with relative ease and wants everybody to stay tuned. The 7-time Pro Bowler seems in no hurry to play again and claims to be living the best life. It is an intriguing conversation about AB and seems to be a place for getting insight into his life.

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The former Steelers wideout seems on a path similar to Shaq, as he is keeping himself busy while being away from the game. The NBA legend continues to earn a lot of money even after retirement. Brown seems to be emulating or learning from his point of view. NFL fans will be keeping an eye on the developments with the controversial figure who is unapologetically himself.

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An NFL author at EssentiallySports, Anuj Tazhatuveetil is pursuing a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Initially, he worked as a freelance content writer and later as a part of Sports404. An unquenchable thirst to learn about all things NFL and NBA, adding to a rather healthy obsession with playing outdoor sports like basketball, and soccer with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of this industry make him a sports aficionado. He still fondly remembers his first experience of a basketball game, which would pave the way for his incredible love and dedication towards his writing craft. Above all, his interest in NFL stems from the inspiring story of Tom Brady whose legendary status is well known. More recently, Anuj has found himself enjoying the greatness of various other players like Aaron Rodgers, LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes, Luka Doncic, and Kevin Durant.

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