Shaq is such a good dude. A friend of mine contacted him for a friend's bachelorette party because she was a fan. He facetimed with them and they loved it (obviously). Then he called them the next day just to check in on them to make sure they had a good time on her bachelorette party.
@TheLazyPinecone2 жыл бұрын
The only megastar with a name like Shaq doing that is Shaq 💯
@malcxm542 жыл бұрын
@@ryu-ken real shit man :’)
@dcclay49912 жыл бұрын
Shaq is a AWESOME Guy.........👌🏽 👏🏽 👍🏽
@zDrillzy2 жыл бұрын
Taylor made this interview. She asked all the right questions and made this interview enjoyable. Great Job!
@LA-qv1ir2 жыл бұрын
Rachel Nichols knew this lady was coming for her job hard and fast on merit and crumbled.
@shakeemrobinson302 жыл бұрын
She asked the tough questions too and wasn't afraid lol
@Josh104722 жыл бұрын
No she didn’t she was so emotionless
@god1st962 жыл бұрын
😅😊😅
@scr3aming3agle832 жыл бұрын
"Who got their mom to call your mom?" Shaq: Im not Gonna say anything Everybody else: JAVAAAAALE MCGEE!!!!!!!
@justinlawrence46582 жыл бұрын
YEP!!!!!!
@4evr1iamhim2 жыл бұрын
If you didn't know then you shouldn't know🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@eugenepinex50022 жыл бұрын
🎯
@dana.j90622 жыл бұрын
Shaqtin' a fool was where it all happened with Mcgee. I believe it went a bit too far and glad the big Diesel listened to his mom .
@CristalJ2 жыл бұрын
Taylor nails it EVERY TIME! She is one of the most creative, charismatic, and present interviewers/journalists/hosts/etc etc! We need more of her!!!!
@deas94102 жыл бұрын
She is such a great interviewer. She pushes back without being abrasive and Shaq is such a great interview
@wilt10072 жыл бұрын
She’s a pro can’t say that bout everyone
@ladidaix2 жыл бұрын
This interview is the standard. Wonderfully done. Props to Taylor and love to Shaq
@sevenintheam2 жыл бұрын
This is such a great interview from Taylor. A very personal look at Shaq
@tomicarlin94322 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. So humble and deserving of his fame and fortune. All the celebrities out there should listen and take notes!!!
@priscamoyesa2 жыл бұрын
First sports interview that has had me hooked right until the end 🔥 Loved this Taylor x Shaq 🔥
@traviscaldwell89152 жыл бұрын
“Draymond gonna be in my seat” was as real as it gets.
@anaradney84962 жыл бұрын
Really loved this intimate look into Shaqs world. Especially the emotional and mental grief/burdens/anguish/discipline… Learning about him. I loved this.
@patrickthomas342 жыл бұрын
Taylor Rooks deserves an Emmy.
@lilbru2 жыл бұрын
Speaking on his marriage & the mistakes definitely helped me out in my self assessment. I like to hear more from him besides basketball especially the business aspects...these interviews definitely help you understand the person behind their careers. If more millionaires & billionaires had his mentality, hell people in general...this planet would be a better happier place
@KidAstronaut2 жыл бұрын
This is an incredible interview.
@inflewence2 жыл бұрын
Probably McGee's mom 😂😂😂. He was killin him on Shaqtin the fool😅
@DJBANnumb3r12 жыл бұрын
It was lol he said it on inside the nba back a couple years ago lol
@Hotobu2 жыл бұрын
That's absolutely who it is.
@MG-jr3vg2 жыл бұрын
Donovan mitchell i think
@bigmixx2 жыл бұрын
Yep. Definitely Javelle's Mom LOL
@danieltatum42202 жыл бұрын
No it’s 100% McGee it was well documented
@gabrieldejesus53212 жыл бұрын
Half way through the interview and this is one of the best shaq interviews i have watched and its because of Taylor. First time watching and the your quick to ask the right question. Very natural interview. Keep it up!
@macho_3572 жыл бұрын
This interview was much bigger than the title of it, gotta love & respect Shaq!!
@hydeehydes2 жыл бұрын
Great sit down! Fantastic energy, nice job! Thank you Shaq so many "earthlings" can learn so much from you. Your vibe attracts your tribe.
@ronnieprice25782 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ms Rooks, this was my first time viewing and I absolutely loved it. Shaq is a very interesting interview and you brought a lot out of him. I'm for sure subscribing and will certainly watch again.
@libfit90682 жыл бұрын
38:40 "I'm not the smartest knife in the drawer" - Shaq
@justindavis81042 жыл бұрын
both of them together made for such a good interview.
@booflaboof2 жыл бұрын
love taylor rooks . really professional and always selfaware. and big respect to shaq for opening up
@Tuck23062 жыл бұрын
Taylor Rooks does a fantastic job in this interview. She asks the right follow up questions. I miss seeing he on tv in NY
@zayharris332 жыл бұрын
This interview was great Taylor The truth & Shaq a open book as real as it gets 💎💯
@regisphilbin5292 жыл бұрын
Shaq forgot about the 5th time he cried: when he ate that chip.
@NeroDBlanco2 жыл бұрын
Shaq was raised by an Army sergeant, he’s been around a motivator all his life. It’s never been hate, he’s pushing for greatness
@spliffgod59412 жыл бұрын
Marine drill instructor!! Get it right
@NeroDBlanco2 жыл бұрын
@@spliffgod5941 can you go be wrong somewhere else
@mauhuff2 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal interview. Taylor is amazing and Shaq dropped so many gems.
@JocelynaOwens2 жыл бұрын
Such a great interview. I really like Shaquille, he is the real deal.
@wilt10072 жыл бұрын
Every mistake Shaq has made he’s learned from it can’t say that about alot of guys
@Jax-jx5uu2 жыл бұрын
"if something is wrong with me, and you depend on me, i'm gonna tell you what's wrong with me." damn shaq is blowing me away with these gems. I don't think i had ever watched him in an interview before. intelligent man
@vp_wrld2 жыл бұрын
Shaq always comes with some wise words that really make you think
@kymiraboone46602 жыл бұрын
I love Shaq!! I’ve followed him since his college days ! I hope one day I get to meet him
@VicenteHabib2 жыл бұрын
Great interview, deep and funny at the same time. I didn't know the work of Taylor Rooks, just became a fan right now. Greetings from Brazil
@xonae65472 жыл бұрын
This is was such an amazing interview. I watched every second
@DREDR-jn8nw2 жыл бұрын
Props to the interviewer and Shaq! Great interview.
@charleswjr802 жыл бұрын
Taylor Rooks is one of the best in this space. Always enjoy Dr. Shaquille O'Neal's interview. Certainly took some life nuggets from this one.
@richardsullivan53642 жыл бұрын
Great interview. With style and grace. Just Subscribed. Good job 👍🏽
@kurdishtankie62992 жыл бұрын
Love to see shaq showing love to the working class👏👏
@BeastMode40-2 жыл бұрын
This man Shaq would absolutely rock Rudy's world on the court. Rudy is literally no match for him. He may have the arm length advantage, but Shaq has all other advantages except maybe for speed. Shaq is known for being one of the most dominant players in history, Gobert is not even close to that level. I rather have Prime Dwight go against Shaw then Rudy, at least he had an offensive game.
@leg_splayer54052 жыл бұрын
Bro just stop. Gobert is a better rim protector than dwight howard .
@BeastMode40-2 жыл бұрын
@@leg_splayer5405 That's literally it. Nothing else, Prime Dwight is the better Defensive Player and Athlete.
@leg_splayer54052 жыл бұрын
@@BeastMode40- That's what you need to "stop" shaq .
@BeastMode40-2 жыл бұрын
@@leg_splayer5405 But neither will stop Shaq, but if I had to choose one, imma choose the 3x DPOY and multiple time block leader in a little more difficult era and was a way better Player then Gobert.
@leg_splayer54052 жыл бұрын
@@BeastMode40- fair enough
@LoveOnlyMe132 жыл бұрын
This was a fabulous interview 🤍
@chasecardiff77412 жыл бұрын
I love when he told his people there's no hard out... that made me tear up, don't know why.
@floflo81532 жыл бұрын
There's no what?
@malradcliffe952 жыл бұрын
Shaq talking about Javale lol around 6:30
@mainly_hoops2 жыл бұрын
Where is he say his too 5 young players
@gordonnance25202 жыл бұрын
Shaq is the realest 💯
@timlynch62712 жыл бұрын
Great interview, I’m surprised there aren’t more views.
@MarcusCq2 жыл бұрын
Taylor trying get this man to pure out his heart. She asking some good questions
@Matthew-16-262 жыл бұрын
My father taught me the same (‘first time, last time’): don’t make the same mistake twice. It led to me making big mistakes in my teens/20s, learning from that experience but never looking back (no repeat). Good advice from my uneducated dad.
@VicLop21112 жыл бұрын
Impressive interview on both sides👏🏽
@theworldaccordingtosimba33662 жыл бұрын
Shaq is one of the all-time great famous personalities! He's funny and enjoyable to watch.
@sanjaysayshi2 жыл бұрын
Taylor Rooks... you are fiiiiiiine
@sebaj83862 жыл бұрын
Shaq is that dude, great interview
@ajl0072 жыл бұрын
Taylor and that smile! But this interview definitely was 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@shawn10912 жыл бұрын
seen a lot of Shaq interviews but the first 5 minutes I can already tell this is something different, he really ain't playing around with who he is and the point he's trying to get across anymore
@Gibson44112 жыл бұрын
I’m a therapist in a doc program who studies the relationship between masculinity and help-seeking stigma. It’s hard hearing what Shaq went through with with his father, who embedded those “toxic masculinity” patterns of behavior onto him that he is holding on to still. That idea that men don’t deserve to take care of themselves emotionally, let alone be taken care of sometimes and lean on others for support. Nobody can blame Shaq for this, because it seems like he was never given another model to go off of. Future fathers of the world, I beg of you to treat your sons like the human beings they are with all their emotions, vulnerabilities, and needs. Striving to be emotionless, impervious to pain, or someone who never needs anything from those around them is never possible and leads to deep inner suffering.
@j.m75552 жыл бұрын
Easier said than done. Most of society is afraid of listening to men's feelings, until we lash out in frustration.
@marklaurencefirmeza24732 жыл бұрын
but it helps him be successful. if i can get 1/4 of shaq success i bet all of my emotion to it. bec shaq mentality brings success.
@Finepikin2 жыл бұрын
@@j.m7555 no one is afraid of hearing y’all emotions. The point is no one is gonna listen to yall disrespect or toxic thoughts. Shaqs emotions are real and raw. He has grown and mature at his old age and knows how to express himself. The problem with some men is y’all think ppl have to like or agree with everything y’all say and if they don’t they can’t handle the “truth”. I can say something doesn’t mean who I’m saying it to have to like my truth or agree with it. Hope you can comprehend what I’m saying.
@Gibson44112 жыл бұрын
@@marklaurencefirmeza2473 define success to me? He said he lives alone in an empty house and stays up at night thinking of his mistakes. Everyone may define it differently, but I would rather my child feel content, fulfilled, surrounded by people they love, etc., rather than being extra good at their job or rich.
@Gibson44112 жыл бұрын
@@j.m7555 I understand where you’re coming from. I have no doubt you feel this way because you have received some very real negative reactions to being vulnerable, weather it be to men or women, young or old. This is because everyone in society is affected by gender roles and “the patriarchy”. Unfortunately, society will never be ready until we unapologetically act genuinely and let society change in response.
@KidAstronaut2 жыл бұрын
5:50 *Shaq Voice* JAVALE MCGEEEEE!!!
@kk-sr1wl Жыл бұрын
Taylor rooks can interview anyone!! Nba players love her!!!
@therumbleinthejunglee2 жыл бұрын
18:30 Wilt Comparison
@claymorekwaramba69372 жыл бұрын
Taylor Rooks is intelligent and very accommodating. Her interviews are so chill and relaxed. Also insightful answers based on great questions she asks. Did I say she's sooooo beautiful and I got a huge crush on her
@rickyrichreacts96672 жыл бұрын
Taylor is by far the finest woman alive
@delmontegreenbeans2 жыл бұрын
Man she’s beautiful.
@HARLEM4302 жыл бұрын
Look like KekePalmer doppelganger
@BeeBee-pl9ly2 жыл бұрын
@@HARLEM430 no way, Taylor is prettier and thiccer
@1800fedup2 жыл бұрын
@@HARLEM430 really bro Keke is not on Taylor level
@thedopenessmmg75592 жыл бұрын
Taylor Rooks is a good interviewer..she holds her own
@MenaceRodman2 жыл бұрын
“The rich fufu people” 😭 this man Shaq yo 💀
@cameron2900x2 жыл бұрын
Shaq doesn’t have all the answers but he has experience and he’s asks questions. That’s the best he can do, we need to respect it ✊🏽
@kendrick10601 Жыл бұрын
Shaq dropped great gems here, thank you Taylor for this interview.
@thermant84522 жыл бұрын
"I don't have time to feel emotions" - this is fucking hilarious and I subscribe to this too, but the truth is, it's not healthy or realistic. It's an old school mentality. You may THINK you don't have emotions, but you absolutely do.
@KachiOkoronkwo2 жыл бұрын
Having and feeling are not the same. Haven't you ever pushed aside your emotions so you can focus on whatever you need to get done?
@thermant84522 жыл бұрын
@@KachiOkoronkwo yes, all the time, but they don't just magically disappear. that energy manifests itself in some other way.
@KachiOkoronkwo2 жыл бұрын
@@thermant8452 is that what he said? He makes his emotions disappear?
@thermant84522 жыл бұрын
@@KachiOkoronkwo ok, so before we do this. what's your goal here? to prove to me that you can push your emotions aside to focus on whatever you need to get done? Yes, I know. I get it. However, he said he doesn't have time to feel emotions. That's not realistic or healthy. We both know that.
@amandawise882 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Never saw this side of Shaq
@buttmuddbrooks2 жыл бұрын
Shaqs message and philosophy about how he goes through life and handles himself is absolutely powerful as hell. please get him on Joe Rogan. what an absolute knockout interview he is.
@anthonym65422 жыл бұрын
Great interview Taylor
@cheryldthomas94152 жыл бұрын
Taylor aka vanessa great interview
@ebfyayo2 жыл бұрын
Best interview I seen inna LONG time!
@efrainquevedo61482 жыл бұрын
5:56 Javale Mcgee... I said it for him!
@xredhenx2 жыл бұрын
I love Shaq. Such a good dude.
@user-nw5xi7mu7w2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SHAQ AM 45 OF AGE AND SAYING U REPRESENTAT THE HARD WORKERS OF AMERICA MADE ME FEEL SO PROUD TO BE SPOKIN ABOUT AND GIVIN MY 🌼
@auronpercani62182 жыл бұрын
We all know he is talking about Javale McGee in the beginning 😂😂😂😂
@DuckFanDane2 жыл бұрын
Shaq is right. The thing I like about him the best is not only is he funny he’s genuine and hard-working and honestly he’s a man’s man someone who is respectable and stoic with tons of accomplishments. I understand how he would not respect players who do not play when they’re hurt because you should only not play if you’re injured because that’s what he did was play hurt. It is also very respectable that he respects the average hard-working American and understands the privilege he has even if it is earned privilege. It’s amazing that one of the most real and good people is also such a great example for young man that men should be stoic and logical and care about their family and their women before themselves that is the job of you as a man. It’s amazing how even somebody so rich and so accomplished can still realize that they made a mistake and made mistakes and they stay humble like this. You could tell she was almost confused which was kind of funny to watch because when he said he doesn’t deal with emotions and doesn’t have them that would be foreign to one minute almost like the rest of the interview she tried to attach emotions to him and it doesn’t work
@thinkingthoughtsart2 жыл бұрын
Great interview!!!
@BlackGarinim2 жыл бұрын
I love Shaq, I will never forget 2001 championship
@george45620 Жыл бұрын
this girl is an amazing interviewer wow!!
@JoshuaD.Howard2 жыл бұрын
Love his mentality to criticism 🙏🙏☝️☝️
@pmh1nic2 жыл бұрын
Wow, his message on the responsibility of being a son, husband, father, brother, etc. should be shouted from the housetop. Protect, provide and love.
@jamesbell91642 жыл бұрын
Thank for doing what your father said do take care of your mom and family 👪 God Bless You 🙌 🙏 ❤ ♥ 💖 💙
@MrStrikemasterice2 жыл бұрын
Can everyone be a tough cookie with hard ass skin? I like that he said that was how he judged who would be in the trenches with him though..re: toughness on people. Factssss on the speculation part. Sometimes you gotta just say what it is otherwise, accept the speculation 'cause people will talk
@fee5142 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this interviewer
@redemptionfaithtv2 жыл бұрын
Humble and self reflective dude! Big Props, pops! Cool peeps👍👍
@matthewchristie21862 жыл бұрын
what times the Wilt Chamberlain comparison anyone know
@NAAIL972 жыл бұрын
Great interview
@caseylove18202 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@brodericksimpson60492 жыл бұрын
JaVale McGee had his mom call Shaq's mom...I bet it was him.
@100blackman82 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview please Taylor stay humble don't get caught in the hype take nothing for granted be authentic and stay focused that being said Shaq is as real as it gets he like all of us isn't perfect but he's not afraid to call spade a spade these young players need to stop being soft in the mind
@kenkooly2 жыл бұрын
This is a great interview
@Saved0707072 жыл бұрын
Shaq is a profound thinker. I admire his attitude, beliefs and values, towards life,, and the love for his family. Sent this to my son whom I thought was arrogant, but actually he has Shaq's attitude and beliefs of no excuses if you want to claim greatness.
@bulseyesportsghana29082 жыл бұрын
Insightful interview.. love this part of shaq.. and I loved the soundtrack at end . Wat song is that?
@kimberlybecoatstudio70202 жыл бұрын
This is a great interview. But not for a lot of the reasons many (mostly men) have expressed. For me as a woman it shows where men are in their thinking /feeling and how it can cause /create fissures in various relationships. I still feel like men need to find pockets of spaces to feel/show emotions in a HEALTHY way and not so much about being "soft" but being fully human in their self. Taylor did an excellent job.
@BigBen19942 жыл бұрын
Most people will open up to people they love and trust.
@Marifunkhouser2 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing interview!
@gerald92722 жыл бұрын
Break it down this is real talk
@UsikuA Жыл бұрын
We were able to learn a lot about Shaq despite him having done thousands of interviews. Credit this to the art of the interviewer who allowed the interview to approach conversation status. His story about the event that switched him from shooter to dunker was priceless among many other gems.
@theworldaccordingtosimba33662 жыл бұрын
Siddartha, the book Taylor mentioned very quickly, is a great book. Phil Jackson was giving his players some heavy stuff.
@Davek71102 жыл бұрын
Shaq's Dad comes thru..... tough love! appreciate the lady too...!!