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Shaq talks living in Texas, business endeavors, Inside the NBA moving to ESPN
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NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to the Lone Star State. He spent part of his childhood in San Antonio, has deep business ties across Texas, and now owns a home in North Texas.
But during a recent sit-down with WFAA, the Hall of Famer and media mogul made it clear: He’s strongly leaning toward calling Texas home for good.
“I’m 75% gonna move here full time,” Shaq said. “I have to see what’s going on with TNT next year, but based upon that, you’ll probably be seeing a lot more of me.”
Shaq says he has been coming in and out of Dallas for more than 30 years, but has felt especially at home since planting roots in the area.
“People in Dallas have been very nice,” he said. “I know about the Texas culture, but Dallas has been good to me.”
The layout of the Metroplex is also a big draw for Shaq.
“What I like about Dallas is it's a bunch of mini-Dallases,” he said. “Legacy West, Frisco, Plano, Carrollton, Rockwall, where I live at. Fun place to be.”
Shaq’s presence in Texas isn’t just personal — it’s business. His latest venture is with BeatBox, a Texas-based ready-to-drink cocktail company that currently features Shaq on the main page of its website. The partnership started with a call from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who encouraged Shaq to meet the founders.
FULL STORY: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/shaquille-oneal-75-percent-sure-hes-moving-to-texas-full-time/287-4956c395-0e1a-4bcc-9efb-c32cdefafec1