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Allen Iverson grew up loving Jordan shoes, and he almost could have signed with the brand. During an interview with Complex, the basketball legend expresses feeling enamored with Michael Jordan and always desiring to sport his shoes. Little did the Hampton, VA, native realize, he would not only grow up to land his own shoe deal before his rookie season in the NBA but he would be in talks for a signature sneaker with the Jordan Brand. Sports Illustrated mentions that when Iverson was drafted to the NBA in 1996, he caught the attention of every major sneaker company. The Jordan Brand even created a prototype named after Iverson’s nickname “Bubba Chuck” to entice him. Had he signed to the Jordan Brand, he would have became its first signature athlete, Sports Illustrated reports. However, Iverson found Reebok to be the most convincing in its pitch. “Remember that like it was yesterday because that was a big decision for me,” Iverson told Complex. “Just looking back on it, I feel good...
Mar 5, 2024
Perhaps there is no off-limit terrain for Shaquille O’Neal, who is also taking over the seas! Among O’Neal’s various business ventures, he founded Big Chicken, a fast-casual restaurant that debuted in Las Vegas in 2018. While the the former basketball center has multiple ventures, he says he only pursues opportunities that he believes can change people’s lives, he previously told AFROTECH. “I try not to base everything on a monetary value,” he said. “I get a lot of deals. ‘Wear the shirt, put your name on it, we’ll sell it.’ I like investing in things that’s going to change people’s lives. I heard Jeff Bezos say that once, and that’s how he invests. So, I follow the strategy, and it’s been working very well for me.” Launching Big Chicken makes perfect sense for O’Neal. He grew up eating various chicken dishes made by his mother, Houston Press reports. “This is my creation—Excuse me, this is my mama’s creation. Coming where we come from, me and this little guy had to eat chicken a...
Feb 28, 2024
Shaquille O’Neal wants to ensure his legacy will live on beyond his years.
Nov 20, 2023
Shaquille O’Neal is already making major calls over at Reebok with the NIL signing of Louisiana State University basketball star Angel Reese.
Oct 17, 2023
Shaquille O’Neal and Reebok have reunited!
Oct 12, 2023
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken is expanding its presence to the state of Michigan.
Sep 29, 2023
It wasn’t until reading a newspaper that Shaquille O’Neal realized he struck a pot of gold.
Sep 20, 2023
According to a lawsuit, FTX is looking to collect some of its profits, and this could impact the pockets of Shaquille O’Neal and Naomi Osaka .
Sep 11, 2023
Shaquille O’Neal is being sued again for his involvement with an non-fungible token (NFT) project.
Sep 8, 2023
His name is Shaquille O’Neal, but that doesn’t mean he’s just opening his wallet whenever his children ask for money. Instead, O’Neal practices what he says is “respectable nepotism” to ensure they have advantages when working toward success.
Aug 21, 2023
While Shaquille O’Neal has accomplished a great deal in his life, he hasn’t scratched the surface of this sector.
Jul 26, 2023
Business just keeps on booming for Shaquille O’Neal. One of the NBA legend’s numerous ventures is being the co-owner of Big Chicken. In April 2022, it was announced that the restaurant franchise was set to bring 50 new locations to Texas in cities including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin, as previously reported by AfroTech.
Jun 26, 2023
Some years ago, superstar Shaquille O’Neal walked away from a $40 million shoe deal with Reebok. Today, the affordable shoe line he developed instead sells roughly a million sneakers a month.
Jun 22, 2023
The NBA has experienced many shifts affecting how the game is played. One of those shifts is the visible absence of “big men.” Now more in tune with faster and more agile playing, the league was once filled with what some considered “true centers” regarding their overall size. And NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was a part of that coveted group. O’Neal entered the NBA as the No. 1 draft pick to the Orlando Magic in 1992, according to the NBA website. Coming from a successful collegiate career at LSU, the 7’1″ center quickly made a presence for himself as a star player for the Magic. “Shaq put the Orlando Magic on the map – not just in the state of Florida or in the United States; he was this global phenomenon,’’ said Fox Sports Florida announcer and former Orlando Magic employee David Steele. “When we traveled, it was like a traveling rock show. Everybody wanted to see Shaq.’’ Throughout his basketball career, he played on six teams. However, O’Neal’s most notable on-court contributions...
Jun 7, 2023
The lawsuits against Shaquille O’Neal seem to be piling up.
May 24, 2023