As part of a reality television series, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal once defeated 28-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps in a swimming competition.
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When you think of hardwood legends, does the towering presence of Shaquille O'Neal come to mind? How about his foray into the world of reality TV, where the NBA legend became a superhero of sorts — leaping beyond his comfort zone and into the realm of the unthinkable?
Well, Shaq's larger-than-life personality isn't limited to just smashing backboards. This gentle giant, one of the few men to ever throw down a challenge to the iconic Michael Phelps in a pool and come out on top—albeit with a wink and a massive splash—is truly a once-in-a-lifetime athlete.
The 2009 season of the reality show Shaq Vs. threw us a curveball straight out of left field: Shaquille O'Neal, the father of six who briefly traded pitches for televisions, didn't just play the game; he changed the game.
