3
Years ago
Should Shaq just lose some weight already?
Reading the NBA rumours on Inside Hoops.com, I noticed something interesting inside the commentary at the bottom of the page:
"If Shaquille O'Neal's knees are getting worse, wouldn't it help to lose weight?"
I've heard all the stuff about "he needs his weight so he can take a beating in the post" blah blah blah. He obviously wouldn't get such a "beating" if he wasn't so huge!
I read somewhere once that Shaq has around 20% bodyfat. That's a fair amount for a professional athlete. By comparision, Lebron James had just 7% bodyfat when drafted coming out of high school, where as an 18-year-old I'm sure his bodyfat measurements weren't his top priority.
If Shaq slimmed down to say 290-300lbs (it's certainly achievable), would it be more beneficial to him fitness and injury-wise for his last few years in the league.
