Shaq Attack! Get To Know The Big Man Like Never Before

You Can Address Him As Dr. O’Neal Now

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Only a year removed from the NBA, O’Neal was working to obtain his doctorate. In 2012, he added another moniker to his name, Dr. O’Neal. Shaq graduated from Barry University with a doctorate in education, focusing on organizational learning and leadership. He finished with a 3.81-grade point average even though the majority of his courses he completed remotely.

“This is for my mother, who always stressed the importance of education,” O’Neal said. “I am proud to have achieved a doctoral degree and wish to thank my professors and Barry University for helping make this dream a reality.”