Shaquille O'Neal Advises Young NBA Players to Avoid Genie Movie Roles Like His 'Kazaam'
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Summary
Shaquille O'Neal warns young NBA players to avoid making the same mistake he did by starring in a movie about a genie. The Hall of Famer cautions that with newfound fame and money, players can get carried away and agree to poorly written roles like his 'Kazaam' character - a streetwise rapping genie who lives in a boom box. O'Neal emphasizes learning from his career missteps to avoid similar pitfalls.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledWhen you come into the league and suddenly have all this money and fame, it's easy to get carried away, whether it's spending too much or partying too much or agreeing to appear in a poorly written movie where you play a streetwise rapping genie who lives in a boom box
Urging the next generation of NBA talent to learn from his mistakes and avoid going down the wrong path, Shaquille O'Neal issued a stern warning Monday to young basketball players not to star in a movie about a genie
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