Hall Of Famer Shaquille O'Neal Says He Used To Eat McDonald's Twice On Game Days

Shaquille O'Neal dishes on his daily diet during his playing career

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal was never the healthiest eater. 

He's weight fluctuated throughout his career. He was lean during his time with the Orlando Magic before putting on added pounds when he played with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. 

In a recent interview with Yahoo!, O'Neal explained his fast-food eating habits. 

"I used to wake up, have McDonald's for breakfast, have McDonald's for lunch, play a game and then go to a restaurant," he shares. "But now, guys are really conscious of their bodies and have nutritionists. There's more understanding. If I had this internet stuff growing up, I'd be a genius by now. Back then it was like, ‘A nutritionist? What's that?' I'd probably still be playing."

The diet must have worked. O'Neal had one of the best careers in league history, winning three titles with the Lakers and one with the Heat. 

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