Degrees of Greatness: Athletes Who Put in Work Beyond the Game

Degrees of Greatness: Athletes Who Put in Work Beyond the Game

Source: Jonathan Bachman / Getty Shaquille O’Neal already had more than enough accomplishments to fill a lifetime. NBA champion. Hall of Famer. MVP. Businessman. Broadcaster. Cultural force. One of the most recognizable athletes ever. But Shaq just added another line to the résumé that hits different: he went back to LSU and earned another master’s degree. On May 16, 2026, O’Neal walked across the stage at Louisiana State University to receive a…