‘I’m not telling my wife’- NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal reveals hiding his addiction to pain medication from family

Shaquille O’Neal confessed to Dax Shepard on Armchair Expert about his past addiction to painkillers during his NBA career, a secret he kept from his family, including his then-wife Shaunie. O’Neal revealed the negative impact of prolonged painkiller use on his liver and kidneys. He admitted to exceeding prescribed dosages, seeking relief from both physical pain and mental anguish.