Shaq offers words of wisdom on social media about getting older

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Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has offered refreshing takes on reality over the course of the year and had another bit of wisdom on social media on Tuesday.

The former Los Angeles Lakers star took to X and talked about what he’s realized more as he’s gotten older. The post received more than 3 million impressions as of Wednesday.

"The older you get the more you realize how precious life is. You have no desire for drama, conflict or stress," he wrote. "You just want good friends, a cozy home, food on the table, and people who make you happy."

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Shaquille O'Neal before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on May 23, 2023. (Sam Navarro-USA Today Sports)

O’Neal is one of the most famous basketball players to ever play the game. His popularity is only dwarfed by Michael Jordan, LeBron James and the late Kobe Bryant among players from the 1990s and early 2000s.

He opened up in April about not letting the celebrity limelight get to him.

"I denounced myself from being a celebrity 30 years ago because a lot of celebrities are a--holes," he told People magazine.

"I don't want to be in that category. I'd rather demote myself to being just a regular person before you call me a celebrity and put me in the category of those jerk--s."

In June, O’Neal reflected on his past relationships. He talked to R&B star Monica on her Apple Music Hits show, "Mo Talk Radio" about how he "messed it up" with Arnetta Yardbourgh and Shaunie Nelson.

Shaquille O'Neal DJs before the game between the San Diego Legion and the