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Shaquille O’Neal has been hitting the gym and is now, arguably, in the best shape of his life. After previously suffering from weight issues and combating obesity, the big man has adopted a change for good. The Los Angeles Lakers icon has embraced a nutritious diet and, at the tender age of 50, is boasting a shredded body.

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Shaq has gone above and beyond his overweight days. He recently took to Instagram to show his fans the results of his recent body transformation. The Hall of Famer dropped a thirst trap as he posted a shirtless video, showing off his six-pack abs. Shaq looked incredible, and the internet couldn’t get enough of his remarkable physical transformation, as the video went viral.

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The NBA legend recently appeared on Logan Paul’s renowned podcast, “IMPAULSIVE,” where he discussed his physical transformation. Shaq talked about the above video and how it immediately made rounds on the internet. Logan Paul joked about whether the video was photoshopped.

Shaq was visibly offended by the allegation and immediately pulled out his phone. He stated that he will not speak to Paul and showed the podcast’s co-host, George Janko, who was seated beside him, a video he recorded during his gym session that morning.

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After watching the video for a moment, Paul asked George if he could describe what he was seeing. “It looks like he’s from The Avengers right now, “George said. “Oh, this is not photoshopped,” he added. Shaq, having proven his point, told Paul, “It’s not photoshopped, stop it!” 

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Shaq has worked extremely hard to arguably be in the best shape of life.

Shaquille O’Neal received a harsh reality check from a doctor which prompted him to adopt a change for good

2020 was tough for Shaquille O’Neal as he lost his dear friend, Kobe Bryant, his sister, and many other family members. He resorted to eating as a coping mechanism, smothering his sorrow in calories. The big man was now in the worst shape of his life, weighing about 415 pounds.

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In search of answers, Shaq went to a doctor, who delivered a tough reality check. He asked the NBA legend whether he wanted to die because of his current eating habits, and it was enough for him to steer his life down the right road.

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The Lakers icon began hitting the gym and adopted a healthy diet. Shaq has shed a considerable amount of weight, and there’s no way he’ll want to look back now.

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Ritvik is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Ritvik has finally got his foot in the door as a professional sports writer. He previously interned at another media house where he authored over 150 soccer articles, but he is now writing about his primary obsession, basketball. Ritvik has been following the NBA for nearly a decade and has been a diehard fan of Kevin Durant since his heydays with the Oklahoma City Thunder. When not writing about the beautiful game, he enjoys his rock playlist and is an avid watcher of the renowned American sitcom 'The Office'.

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