Shaq Bought 2,000 Pairs of Shoes From a Man From His Past--Here's Why

Shaq Bought 2,000 Pairs of Shoes From a Man From His Past--Here's Why

Shaquille O’Neal never forgot the man who kept him laced up when no one else could. In 1989, growing up on a San Antonio army base with a military stepfather, 17-year-old Shaq stood at 7 feet 1 and weighed nearly 300 pounds — and wore a size 19 (and eventually a size 22) shoe size. Needless to say, finding dress shoes was nearly impossible. SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 24: Shaquille O’Neal attends the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on June …