Dr. Shaq!

Thump · May 6, 2012

Shaquille O'Neal is now Doctor O'Neal, and good for him.

(CBS News) During his 19-year National Basketball Association career, Shaquille O'Neal's teams won four titles.

But now he's adding a new and different title: Doctor.

O'Neal dominated pro basketball, and used the fame he earned on the court as an entree to a lucrative career away from the hardwood, in movies and commercials.

In a recent ad for Buick, he said, "I've got shoes that are bigger than most hybrids - and more stylish, too."

O'Neal earned millions and became a household name but, through it all, he was working on another goal.

In a public service announcement for Barry University, from which he's graduating Saturday, he says, "You know me from my reputation on the court, but basketball is just a part of my life. I'm also a student."

O'Neal continues to keep a promise he made to his parents in 1992, when he left Louisiana State University for the pros after his sophomore year.

More than a decade after he began college, O'Neal received his Bachelor's degree from LSU, then went on to earn an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

On Saturday, he adds another impressive title: an Ed.D. - a doctorate in education.

And as he points out, it's a real degree, not an honorary one.

"When he was in class," says Barry University Associate Prof. Dr. David Kopp, "he was front-and-center, raising his hand. He had no problem fitting into the desk, which was my concern."

But no one was concerned about his commitment: Over four-and-a-half years, O'Neal took 16 courses, completed 54 credit hours and carried a grade point average of 3.8.

He now wants to be called "Dr. O'Neal" - because he's earned it.
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Morning Star · May 6, 2012

This is newsworthy!

GFunk · May 6, 2012

Hell yeah! Good shit, Shaq!!

Loki · May 6, 2012

Excellent for kids to see that there is FAAAR more to life than pro sports!

buglerroller · May 6, 2012

good read! Dr. Shaq... i cant wait to see what the guys say about this tomorrow during the Laker game. Charles wont say Dr. Shaq i bet.

Sin Mari · May 6, 2012

That's wonderful! Good for him.

andreboba · May 6, 2012

Very impressive.

GFunk · May 6, 2012

You ain't done Shaq!!! You still gotta become a cop.

JordanC · May 6, 2012

Good for him. Very impressive.

naija4real · May 6, 2012

wow !!

mama · May 6, 2012

Loki said: ↑

Excellent for kids to see that there is FAAAR more to life than pro sports!
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Exactly.

z · May 6, 2012

Shaq is a very kool dude & I greatly applaud his enthusiasm. I hope this will motivate lots of young smart inner city kids to better their lives than waste it, ……. but Shaq is a doctor of education? C’mon now, how would you like to send your son & daughter to be educated by that guy, lol

Nebula J · May 6, 2012

Good for him

Bliss · May 6, 2012

This is great. Congrats to Shaq!

Morning Star · May 6, 2012

Better him than a priest.

Refugee said: ↑

Shaq is a very kool dude & I greatly applaud his enthusiasm. I hope this will motivate lots of young smart inner city kids to better their lives than waste it, ……. but Shaq is a doctor of education? C’mon now, how would you like to send your son & daughter to be educated by that guy, lol
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Blacktiger2005 · May 7, 2012

Bro, you are an inspiration. I will someday get mine too.

Mikey · May 7, 2012

Blacktiger2005 said: ↑

Bro, you are an inspiration. I will someday get mine too.
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Congrats to Shaq! He uplifts us all!

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