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unusual facts about Shaq's Big Challenge


Shaq's Big Challenge

The two schools featured in the show are Pines Middle School and Olsen Middle School, both of which are part of Broward County Public Schools.


Biological Didn't Bother

The song is dedicated to Shaq's stepfather, Phillip A. Harrison and samples "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" by Pete Rock & CL Smooth.

Brian Shaw

Starting in 1994, he was one-half of the popular "Shaw-Shaq Redemption" (named after The Shawshank Redemption), an alley-oop from Shaw to Shaquille O'Neal that was popular with fans in both Orlando and Los Angeles (Shaw and O'Neal were also Laker teammates).

Hack-a-Shaq

In May 2008, ESPN.com columnist John Hollinger named the Spurs Hack-a-Shaq use as the "Best Tactic" of the first two rounds of the 2008 NBA Playoffs.

J.R. Quiñahan

Dubbed "Baby Shaq" in the Philippine Basketball League where he played for the Granny Goose team because of his physical resemblance to the Boston Celtics center Shaquille O'Neal.

Papoose discography

! scope="row" "Can't Stop The Rain"
(DJ Kay Slay featuring Shaq, Bun B & Papoose)

Shaq Thompson

Raised in Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, California, Shaq Thompson is the son of Patty Thompson, a single mother, and the youngest of four brothers.

Spurs–Suns rivalry

In May 2008, ESPN.com columnist John Hollinger named the Spurs Hack-a-Shaq use as the "Best Tactic" of the first two rounds of the 2008 NBA Playoffs.

The Contest

"The Contest" is referenced in the "Shaq" episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm (S02E08), in which Larry David and Shaquille O'Neal watch "The Contest" together.

The Way It's Goin' Down

It was released on July 3, 1998, featured Peter Gunz and was produced by DJ Quik, becoming Shaq's second straight solo single to feature Peter Gunz and DJ Quik after Strait Playin'.


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