Shaquille O’Neal | 101
Many famous basketball players we know today acquired athletic scholarships while in still school, saving them from paying student loans. Shaquille O’Neal is a former basketball pro and is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in the NBA. He is also a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA on TNT. He bagged numerous MVP awards during his 19-year basketball career and has played for Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Boston Celtics.
Fans may know his basketball legacy, but few are aware of his impressive academic record. A former college dropout, Shaq promised his mother he would return to his studies after his basketball career ends. True to his word, he completed his B.A. in general studies, an online MBA at the University of Phoenix, and an Ed.D. degree in Human Resource Development.