Shaquille O’Neal admits he studied conspiracy theories surrounding the JFK assassination: “There’s more than 50 different theories”
Apart from being arguably the most dominant player of his generation, Shaquille O’Neal apparently also had a keen interest in famous conspiracy theories. In fact, “Big Diesel” revealed that he used to study the assassination of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, delving into the various aspects of this infamous historical event.
Through his research, Shaq discovered a multitude of conspiracy theories surrounding the circumstances of JFK’s death. While O’Neal chose not to disclose the specifics of the theories he had learned, he concluded that Kennedy’s murder is a truly controversial matter.
“I’m not going to elaborate on it, but when I was young, I studied the JFK assassination,” the Hall of Fame center said on Complex’s GOAT Talk this past September. “I went to The Book Depository in Dallas, I’ve studied it. I’m not going to give you my theory on what I think happened because it’s a real serious topic, but you know, the fact that there’s more than 50 different theories it just makes it a even bigger conspiracy theory.”
Shaq’s another famous conspiracy theory
O’Neal is the type of person who based his reasoning on what he sees rather than what people tell him. That said, it’s no surprise that he made an effort to find the truth about the JFK assassination. However, apart from that, Shaq also believes that the Earth being round is a conspiracy theory.
In the same September appearance on Complex, the four-time champ also talked about his belief that the Earth is flat. But even before that, Shaq has already shared his bizarre take on the subject on more than one occasion in the past.
“I flew 20 hours today. Not once did I go this way,” O’Neal once said while gesturing he didn’t go upside down or tip over.
“You know they say the world is spinning? I’ve lived on a lake for 30 years, and I’ve never seen the lake move to the left or right,” he pointed out.
O’Neal’s legacy is not a theory
There are many conspiracy theories in the world, but Shaq’s being one of the greatest NBA players of all time is definitely not one of them. His remarkable legacy and accomplishments remain undeniable facts to this day.
Beyond the accolades, O’Neal’s influence also extends outside basketball. He has inspired countless young athletes to pursue their dreams and proved to his NBA peers that they can succeed in business. All told, it’s safe to say that Shaq’s greatness and legacy require no further debate or study.
