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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 23: Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal attends the unveiling of the Shaq Courts at the Doolittle Complex donated by Icy Hot and the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation in partnership with the city of Las Vegas on October 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Icy Hot)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 23: Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal attends the unveiling of the Shaq Courts at the Doolittle Complex donated by Icy Hot and the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation in partnership with the city of Las Vegas on October 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Icy Hot)
The Los Angeles Lakers hooper Shaquille O’Neal is an inspiring man. He truly is one of those athletes who fill the room with laughter and sunshine. Shaq is involved in various charities, which makes him all the more likable. This may be why the NBA legend looks to another outstanding athlete. That is coach Deion Sanders.
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On the Instagram story, Shaq shared with his fans an inspiring Tweet by Coach Prime. “…This is a journey you’re on not a weekend retreat…Winning is gained not given.” Deion Sanders always aspired to be the best.
The right way may seem wrong to some but right is right. Don't ever compromise yourself for anyone because u know right when u see right & wrong is the opposite. This is a journey you're on not a weekend retreat. Be patient but persistent. Winning is gained not given. #CoachPrime
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) August 23, 2022
He played with the Atlanta Falcons for the first five seasons of his career. Sanders is the only man to have played in the Super Bowl as well as the World Series.
He also played baseball for nine years. He played in left and center fields in 641 games with four different teams. Sanders was an outstanding base stealer and a mediocre hitter. His proficiency was visible in the NFL more. In 1996, he became the first regular starter on offense and defense with Dallas Cowboys in 34 years.
Shaquille O’Neal wanted Prime Time to coach the Dallas Cowboys
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The basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal made an immediate request to Jerry Jones to hire the eight-time Pro Bowl coach. He said on The Big Podcast With Shaq, “I’m putting this out right now. Deion Sanders is the next head coach for the Cowboys. Jerry Jones, this message is from Shaquille O’Neal Incorporated, Deion Sanders for the next coach to Cowboys. You want the Dallas back rocking. Bring Deion to the fold. Deion will hold those players accountable. Deion Sanders for the next Cowboys coach.”
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DALLAS, TX – FEBRUARY 5: Deion Sanders looks on after being inducted into the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame class during an announcement at the Super Bowl XLV media center on February 5, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Because Superman Shaq is a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, he certainly wants the team to get saved by the Eddie Robinson award winner. The Cowboys never won past the divisional round of the playoffs since the 1995 season.
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Sanders could shake things up at the Cowboys. His impact on the Jackson State is monumental. So, fans will certainly be enthusiastic to see the Prime Time Deion Sanders work his magic at the Cowboys.
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