Shaq Has Blunt Explanation For Why He Doesn't Text Any Current NBA Players

You'd think that an NBA legend likeShaquille O'Nealwould constantly be trading texts with the current crop of NBA players.

I mean, he's a legend. Who better to ask about navigating a career in theNBAthan him?

But you'd be mistaken, and there's a pretty simple reason why Shaq isn't one to play digital pen-pals with current players.

In an interview withTheNew York Post, Shaq was asked who he keeps in touch with, and he didn't hold back.

"None. I don’t like athletes or superstars because they’re a--holes," he said. "I denounced myself from being a celebrity about 10 years ago because those people are weird. I’m not weird."

I get that… but I didn't realize you could denounce celebrity status or that Shaq had done this.

In fact, I was under the impression that hewasstill a celebrity.

I mean, the man has gummy candies in the shape of his head. They don't just give those to anyone.

If they did, I'd have a giant sack of my own gummy heads sitting in my pantry right now.

Shaquille O’Neal says he doesn’t keep in touch with NBA players, detailing his rejection of superstar culture and why it allows him to speak freely without backlash.

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