NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is currently the talk of the town. The Los Angeles Lakers great grabbed the NBA world’s attention after he revealed that he lost several pounds and is working towards losing more. The Big Aristotle has decided to achieve his desired physique by 2023 and it seems like it is only a matter of time before he succeeds. Fans reacted to the before and after pictures of Shaq, commenting on the significant change.

The four-time NBA champion recently talked about his health and fitness plans in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. This was where Shaq revealed that he has lost 40 pounds and is looking to lose 20 more pounds by the next year.

NBA Twitter reacts to Shaquille O’Neal’s new physique

In an interview with Nischelle Turner of Entertainment Tonight, the 15x NBA All-Star expressed his wish to get a chiseled body and do an underwear ad with his sons. He stated that he is aiming to lose 20 pounds by his 51st birthday in March. Talking about his dietary plans, Shaq said that he had to cut bread and soda from his meals and consumed a planned meal that involved vegetables, shakes, and supplements.

The Lakers legend’s determination and the drastic change in his body have seemingly impressed NBA fans. Twitterati dropped several comments on Shaq’s before and after pictures. Many asked where this determination was during his playing days, while others guessed the transformation must be related to an upcoming project of his.

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Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

What prompted Shaq to change his diet?

In the interview with ET, Shaq shared what made him make the changes in his diet. According to ‘Superman’, he decided to get better physically after a blood test report revealed that he was getting unhealthy and fat. At the time, the Big Diesel was not used to eating salads or thinking often about his health and what he ate. However, the doctor’s suggestion made him mend his ways.

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“I didn’t know what the difference between a carb and a protein, at 50 years old I never knew. So, he was saying you can’t do this, you can’t do that, more vegetables, my iron’s low. And once I just started changing those certain things, it dropped.” Shaq added.

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