Shaq’s Newest Gig??
Posted by Media Outrage on November 3, 2009
Shaq is looking past basketball, as he should be. Find out what the big fella has in mind career wise once he hangs up those sneaks…
Via Yahoo:
“America’s Biggest Sheriff” wants back in the game.
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy is reviewing paperwork to determine whether Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal is eligible to help fight crime.
Per the Associated Press:
“Shaquille O’Neal is looking to continue a sideline career in law enforcement now that he’s in Ohio playing for the Cavaliers. [...]
Spokesman John O’Brien of the Cuyahoga County sheriff’s office says the Cavs center has applied to become a special deputy. He would have the right to carry a gun and make arrests but not be a paid, formal employee.”
If O’Neal is approved, he would need to complete 36 hours of police training within six months and take the Ohio police examination to maintain the appointment. He would also have to pass a test on a shooting range — wait for it, wait for it — from about the free-throw line! Zing! (I’ll show myself out.)
O’Neal previously served roles with law enforcement agencies in Arizona, Virginia and Florida, though, if I remember correctly, Shaq-Fu was stripped of his honorary badge in Arizona after he used a racially derogatory word and other foul language in a freestyle rap that mocked former teammate Kobe Bryant.
Ms. E said
WTH!!! this has got to be a joke!!!
MissTX85 said
LMAO! Damn! Shaq ain’t playing ’bout becoming a PIG! LOL!
Will anybody take him seriously though?! That’s the big question!
brynnrock said
I aint down with no type of law enforcement,but Shaq will be a great role model for the children
Yeah I Said It said
In other words Shaq will be a Barney Fife, Who gone give a fool a gun for real.
ucanb2 said
LOL @ YISI! Big Goofy Ass Kid!