Pride of America, the Olympic champion (1996), World Champion (1994), 4-time NBA champion, Shaquille O'Neal could not hide his joy when assigning him to a doctoral degree.
One of the biggest (in all senses) NBA players studied for 4 years at university, Barry (Barry University) in Miami. And finally, last Saturday received a doctorate in the field of corporate training and personnel management. In his dissertation he explored how leaders of organizations are using humor to improve productivity. At its height (216 cm) "Sheku" had to stand on one knee to the head researcher was able to throw on him the mantle. To celebrate, beaming O'Neal grabbed the hands of Professor (see video at end of article).
Basketball player admitted that he is proud of its academic degree "as anything else in life." "I hope to set an example for others. Now one in four children in the United States does not pass the whole course of education ", - said the famous athlete.
It is important that the current "Doctor O'Neill" is not an ordinary star, which bought myself a degree in order to elevate himself in the eyes of friends and to attract media attention. Education for the Shack is really important. December 16, 2000 O'Neill received a graduate degree at Louisiana State University.
"I promised myself and the parents do it, and I was able to ... People think that money and fame are important, but it's just a small piece of the pie. To be protected you need to have education. "
June 6, 2005 Shaquille O'Neal received his MBA (Master of Business Administration) at the University of Phoenix. At the end of Shaquille's career was the only one who played basketball in the NBA with the degree of MBA.
"This is what I need when I get back to reality. Once upon a time I have to leave the basketball, and I will have a normal working day from 9 to 5 like everyone else. "
Rest on our laurels scholar athlete is not going to. In addition to the work of the speaker-motivator "Big Shaq" intends to enroll in law school. It's hard not to admire such persistence, dedication and ability Shakila. Since O'Neal's career other than sports is an active social life: in films and commercials, has released several music CDs, and also wrote an autobiography and was the face of gaming, let's wish him luck in all his endeavors!
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