Shaquille O’Neal Gets Candid: Reflecting on Life’s Biggest Regrets

In a recent episode of “The Big Podcast,” Shaquille O’Neal, the iconic Los Angeles Lakers legend, delved into his life’s greatest regrets. According to the basketball giant, his major “what-ifs” revolve around his sister, the late Kobe Bryant, and his ex-wife.

During the podcast, O’Neal shared introspective thoughts, pondering on scenarios like, “What if I had called my sister two minutes before she passed away to say I love you? What if I could’ve dropped my ego and said, ‘Kob, what you doing my boy?’ What if I did the right thing when I was supposed to do the right thing as a married man?”

The heart of O’Neal’s regrets lies in his relationships with the people he cared about, acknowledging that ego and temptation played significant roles. Shaq, a four-time NBA champion, has been candid about his remorse for not reaching out to Kobe Bryant as often as he believes he should have, particularly now that his former teammate is no longer alive.

Notably, O’Neal also opened up about his past infidelity during his playing days, once describing himself as a “serial cheater” who excelled at it. These regrets have taken a toll on Shaq, leading him to admit that he finds himself lonely at times, reflecting on the consequences of his actions in the realm of personal relationships.