I generally do not associate athletes with education - especially famous ones. However, some weeks Shaq became Dr. Shaquille O'Neal after graduating from Barry University with an Ed.D. Now I was never a fan of Mr. O'Neal as a basketball play, especially with his tendency to dis coaches and other teams after he was traded. However, I was taken aback by his commitment to education right up to the doctorate level especially since he certainly did not need to do this. Now, I see him as a role model to other young men as this demonstrate that even after accomplishing fame and fortune from playing a sport, education is still the key. Frankly, playing a sport will not last forever, but possessing a well rounded education will be around for sometime to come.
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