Airdate: Shaq

Four-part sports documentary series Shaq, profiling the legendary Shaquille O’Neal, screens on Binge in December.

O’Neal said: “We kept this documentary real from the start, and I do feel like it is the most honest look into my life and career up until this point. This process allowed me to reflect publicly in a way I haven’t before, and I’m so proud of the work everyone has done to put it all together.”

Featuring a series of revealing interviews with O’Neal, Shaq tells the story of a basketball legend unlike any other, whose larger-than-life personality transcended the sport and transformed him into a cultural icon. The documentary series chronicles Shaq’s ascent to superstardom, as a dominant force who won four NBA championships, league MVP honors, and changed the game. It also encompasses his life off the court, from his upbringing in a military family to his deepest personal relationships and prosperous broadcasting and business careers.

The series features new interviews with some of the most revered names in basketball including O’Neal’s teammates Penny Hardaway, Dwyane Wade, Dennis Scott, Brian Shaw, Derek Fisher and Rick Fox; his head coaches Phil Jackson and Pat Riley; and former Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Jerry West. In addition, the series includes interviews with several members of O’Neal’s family, including his mother, Dr. Lucille O’Neal, siblings Jamal and Lateefah Harrison, and three of his children — Taahirah, Shareef, and Myles.

Shaq is a Film 45 Production in association with Jersey Legends and Hardware Studios. The film is directed by Robert Alexander, executive produced by Peter Berg, Matthew Goldberg, Brandon Carroll, Mike Parris, Perry Rogers, Colin Smeeton, and Robert Alexander; co-executive producer, Katy Murakami. Executive producers Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Bentley Weiner; coordinating producer, Abtin Motia.

Episode One: “From Shaquille to Shaq”
Debut date: Thursday, December 8
The origin of Shaquille O’Neal’s legend- from a military household to NBA stardom.

Episode Two: “The Rise”
Debut date: Thursday, December 15
The forming of a new dynasty in Los Angeles as Shaq reaches the apex of his career.

Episode Three: “The Fall”
Debut date: Thursday, December 22
Shaq and the Lakers’ continued dominance leads to a “three-peat” but soon after comes to a crashing halt.

Episode Four: “From Shaq to Shaquille”
Debut date: Thursday, December 29
A champion once again in Miami before age and injuries lead Shaq to the next phase of his life.