Ice Cube Sets 3-Month Deadline for Shaquille O’Neal, Tempting Him With Lucrative Contract

In an unexpecteԀ move that caught the attention of the sports world, rapper and entrepreneur Ice Cube reached out to retired NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal via Twitter. O’Shea Jackson Sr., known as Ice Cube, hinted at a potential collaboration with O’Neal by sharing a mysteriоus message along with a video clip and an enticing contract, giving the former basketball star a three-month timeframe to consider.

Ice Cube’s proposition involves O’Neal joining the BIG3 league, a venture founded by Ice Cube himself. As one of the most dominant centers in NBA history, O’Neal’s potential entry into the BIG3 league promises to elevate its profile and attract significant interest from fans and media alike.

During an episode of the ‘Big Podcast,’ O’Neal pondered aloud whether he could still compete in the BIG3 league at his age. While most players in the league are older than typical NBA athletes, O’Neal, at 52, would bring a new level of experience and excitement. Ice Cube, seizing the opportunity, extended the invitation to O’Neal via Twitter, stating, “We got the contract ready for you big fella. You got 3 months to get Diesal. You can eat all day in @thebig3 @SHAQ.”

It has been 13 years since O’Neal retired from professional basketball, and the BIG3 league did not exist during his playing days. Therefore, fans are understandably eager to see the legendary player return to the court, even if in a different capacity.

However, despite being in arguably the best shape of his post-retirement life and having undergone significant weight loss for health reasons, O’Neal remаins cautious about a potential comeback. Concerns about his medical history, including recent hip surgery, weigh heavily on his decision-making process.

Expressing his reservations during his podcast, O’Neal admitted, “I thought about it, like I just had hip surgery, and I ain’t played since… I don’t think I can get back in that mood.” However, fellow NBA champion Mario Chalmers, who appeared as a guest on the podcast, highlighted the advantages of playing in the BIG3 league, emphasizing its half-court format and flexible gameplay.

As the deadline set by Ice Cube approaches, basketball fans eagerly await O’Neal’s decision regarding a potential return to the hardwood and his possible collaboration with the BIG3 league.