Shaquem Griffin, First One-Handed Player in the NFL, Retires at 27: 'A True Inspiration'

Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty. Shaquem Griffinis ready for what’s next. In the article, Shaquem opened up about his time in Seattle, where he played alongside his twin brother, Shaquill Griffin. The Florida native then joined the Miami Dolphins on a one-year deal in 2021 but was released last summer, and subsequently tried out for other teams. “I worked out for the Cardinals, the Titans, and the Jets, and then I got calls from Buffalo, Dallas and Atlanta,” Shaquem wrote.

Shaquille O'Neal Felt 'Embarrassed' Not Being Able to Help His Son Fill Out Resumés: 'I Never Had a Real Job'

Shaquille O’Neal.Photo: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Shaquille O’Nealopened up about a moment with his son that left the athlete feeling “embarrassed” during a recent interview. While speaking withSunrise News reporter David Koch, the 50-year-old NBA icon said, “I am grateful, because I realize that the position I am in, in life, is a lucky position. I never had a real job in my life.” The father-of-five continued, “When I was trying to help my son fill out a resume, I had to call somebody…I couldn’t do it…I was embarrassed.

Shaquille O'Neal Reveals 40-Lb. Weight Loss, Says His Goal Is to Do 'Underwear Ad with My Sons'

Shaquille O’Neal.Photo: Prince Williams/Wireimage Shaquille O’Nealhas until his 51st birthday in March to lose 20 pounds. The former NBA player hasalready lost 40 pounds, he toldEntertainment Tonightwhile speaking to the outlet about his upcoming virtual reality New Year’s Eve countdown special,The Shaq-tacular Spectacular. “I lost 40 pounds,” O’Neal said. “I need to lose about 20 more, but impressive. Imma get real chiseled up and do an underwear ad with my sons.

Shaquille O’Neal Accomplishes Mission to Meet Taylor Swift and ‘Shake the Hand of Greatness’ at Super Bowl 2024

Shaquille O’Neal and Taylor Swift.Photo:Michael Tullberg/Getty; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Michael Tullberg/Getty; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Mission accomplished,Shaq! Shaquille O’Neal, 51, metTaylor Swiftat the Super Bowl on Sunday, just two days after O’Neal toldPage Six, “I just want to shake the hand of greatness.” “If I see Taylor Swift and get to shake her hand, take a picture, I’ll be good,” the NBA legend, who retired in 2011, told the publication on Friday at Shaq’s Fun House Super Bowl party.

Shaquille O’Neal Reveals Touching Reason Why He's ‘Sad’ Over His Orlando Magic Jersey Being Retired (Exclusive)

Shaquille O’Neal.Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty On Feb. 13,Shaquille O’Nealwill become the first Orlando Magic player to everhave a jersey number retired, and the former NBA star is all up in his feelings about the moment. “It actually makes me sad and I’m going to tell you why. The guy that created all this passed away about nine, 10 years ago,” O’Neal tells PEOPLE, referring to his stepfather Phillip Harrison, who died in September 2013 after a series of health issues.