As Eagles center Jason Kelce mulls over leaving the league, Shaquille O’Neal gives him some frank advice: “I made a lot of stupid errors.”
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal offered candid advice to Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce as the seven-time Pro Bowler contemplates retirement. Kelce, 36, has been contemplating whether to end his career or continue playing for another season. Shaq, with nearly 20 years in the NBA and four titles, emphasized the importance of accepting retirement and cherishing family moments. Drawing from personal mistakes, O’Neal urged Kelce to enjoy his family, highlighting the potential pitfalls of losing family connections due to past errors.
Kelce, who won Super Bowl LII with the Eagles and has three daughters with his wife Kylie, is yet to publicly declare his decision on retirement. Shaq, who went through a divorce in 2011, emphasized that Kelce has already achieved significant success and encouraged him to savor the accomplishments.
While Kelce expressed interest in staying involved in football post-retirement, recent reports suggest he has explored potential opportunities in broadcasting. Networks such as Amazon, NBC, and CBS are reportedly interested in Kelce, who has already appeared on Amazon’s Thursday Night Football broadcast. Kelce’s discussions with Fox and ESPN were described as preliminary, indicating a potential shift toward broadcasting or coaching at the high school level if he chooses to retire.
