“It’s Okay to Have Different Religions”: Shaquille O’Neal, Who Made Kanye West Swallow Bitter Truth, Sounds Off on “Differences”

Kanye West slipped up big time when he raised his voice for antisemitic purposes. One of the first people to give him the best was Shaquille O’Neal. The Big Diesel and Donda artist went back and forth on Twitter in an intense exchange. Since then, their talks have died down. However, just a year prior, the Los Angeles Lakers legend spoke about the lessons he learned from life. And it attacked West’s mistake head-on.

Over a 19-year career, Shaq was the most dominant figure in basketball. A three-time champion, his illustrious life on the hardwood was near perfect. However, even the Big Diesel made mistakes. Notably, his feud with Kobe Bryant. Two alphas on the same side, disputes arose with a difference in mindset. It took them years to settle their beef when they sat down face to face. But there was never a time they lost respect for one another.

Seeing all that life has to offer, Shaq sat down for an interview. Asked about his lessons from life, the Big Aristotle had an intellectual answer which broke the existence of differences.

Shaquille O’Neal has no play for differences

Thought Economics sat down with the businessman Shaq for an interview. A deep ride into his life, the Big Diesel was asked a series of questions. However, to end the session, the four-time champion gave an insight into what people can expect from life. His single answer brought out his true nature as a human being. Notably, for the 50-year-old nothing surpasses the values of respect. In addition, when it comes to differences, Shaq is one to embrace them.

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Shaquille O’Neal said this about life lessons, “The name of my book would be, ‘It’s Okay.’ It’s okay to have differences… it’s okay to have different religions… it’s okay to not agree on everything… it’s okay that he does this, and I don’t do that… it’s okay that she does this, and I don’t do that. However, respect should always be there.”

Shaq knows a thing or two about differences from an NBA career filled with some bad blood. Apart from his rivalry with Kobe Bryant, Shaq also got into a physical altercation with his now best friend, Charles Barkley. However, he always had the element of respect for his competitors. Playing for nine teams throughout his career, Shaquille O’Neal played with 100s of teammates. Moreover, in sports, there is always a contrast of opinions.

Moreover, Shaq probably wouldn’t be able to grow into a $400 million worth business if it wasn’t for his mentality. The Big Diesel has learned to succeed with respect rather than putting anyone down. His life principles are a key reason for a passionate fan base behind the 7-foot giant.

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Despite having different mindsets on the floor, Shaquille O’Neal was able to win four championships. No disputes stopped him and his teams from chasing glory. The element of respect is arguably indispensable for success. And Shaq is a living example of his own lessons.