Shaq takes an effort to conduct himself honourably and sets a good example for others because he is conscious of his place in society. The Big Diesel suppresses his violent impulses in order to avoid knocking people out as well.
One punching incident changed Shaq’s life
In a 2019 episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, the man admitted that he once attacked a guy after playing about for a while. A blow to the guy's gut caused him to fall to the ground, and the little altercation swiftly turned lethal. Additionally, he began to tremble, which naturally made Shaq very tense. Fortunately, things were under control, but O'Neal had changed forever.
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal reveals how he keeps himself calm in public
Shaquille O'Neal, a Hall of Famer, is one of the smartest people when it comes to money and other business-related matters. The Los Angeles Lakers great frequently makes remarks about NBA stars who get into problems because they can't handle fame. On the It's Non-Negotiable Podcast, Shaq discussed his coping mechanisms.
Shaq said, “If he[the provoker] says something right now, I can’t do nothing, there’s cameras around. But okay, he either really wanna fight me or he want me to knock him out and then they are gonna sell the footage.”