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11-11-2011, 10:11 AM
Jackie MacMullen, who recently wrote a book with Shaquille O'Neal, said the NBA superstar lived through a childhood of physical abuse from his father.
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Talking on a podcast hosted by Jason Whitlock, MacMullen described the abuse and the methods of O'Neal's father Phillip Harrison who she says "beat the living daylights out of him at every turn."
"We're not talking about spanking. We're talking about a belt. Beating him badly. Something that disturbed his mother greatly. Of course, Shaq's mom and his dad aren't together any more. I think that's in part why. Sarge was a military guy, that's how his father raised him, and that's how he was going to raise his son. "
MacMullen, who relates a story about Harrison punching O'Neal in the face said Shaq does not blame his father.
"Shaq said, 'He never hit me without cause, if it weren't for him I'd be in prison right now because I was a wise guy, and I did the wrong things, and I was caught up with the wrong kids....I understand why he did it. I love him. I would never do it to my own kids.' " (Thanks to Eye On Basketball for the tip)
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NBA LOCKOUT: Owners give players a new proposal
Talking on a podcast hosted by Jason Whitlock, MacMullen described the abuse and the methods of O'Neal's father Phillip Harrison who she says "beat the living daylights out of him at every turn."
"We're not talking about spanking. We're talking about a belt. Beating him badly. Something that disturbed his mother greatly. Of course, Shaq's mom and his dad aren't together any more. I think that's in part why. Sarge was a military guy, that's how his father raised him, and that's how he was going to raise his son. "
MacMullen, who relates a story about Harrison punching O'Neal in the face said Shaq does not blame his father.
"Shaq said, 'He never hit me without cause, if it weren't for him I'd be in prison right now because I was a wise guy, and I did the wrong things, and I was caught up with the wrong kids....I understand why he did it. I love him. I would never do it to my own kids.' " (Thanks to Eye On Basketball for the tip)
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11-11-2011, 01:02 PM
I want to say Shaq said that back in the mid 90s which is where I've heard that before. I think he said his dad was an alcoholic as well
11-11-2011, 08:05 PM
No matter how big he was...
until he got into High School his dad was bigger and stronger
until he got into High School his dad was bigger and stronger
11-12-2011, 12:59 AM
vundy33 Wrote:He's like a big kid, love him to death...
I can't imagine abusing my kids...and anyone that attempted it would be in a world of hurt. Pisses me off thinking about it..
Then take it a step further and find out someone molested them....
11-12-2011, 06:39 PM
^ Think if he really lost his temper
11-13-2011, 02:11 AM
Stardust Wrote:^ Think if he really lost his temper
I wouldn't want to be in the same room
11-13-2011, 03:23 AM
toussaints Wrote:I wouldn't want to be in the same room
Can you imagine Shaq if he truly wanted to be an enforcer.
11-14-2011, 12:58 PM
So I am confused, are they referring to his biological father or step father? He claimed years ago (during his rap days) that his biological father didn't want to have anything to do with him until he made it in the NBA and that he owed all of his sucess to his step father...
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