Why Shaquille O'Neal can’t comment on Udoka saga

 The NBA is filled with some of the world's most wealthy and desirable men. 

Athletes in their prime are pretty fit and most NBA players are millionaires making them quite the attractive proposition for many women. 

And while there is nothing inherently wrong with that, every once in a while, a cheating scandal or some such comes out, leaving a sour taste in everyone's mouths. 

There is no better example of that than Ime Udoka, the Celtics' Head Coach has had to apologize for having an affair with a female employee in the organization. 

The details of the situation are still hazy, but suggestions from analysts make the situation seem a messy and murky one. And in the time that speculation continues to grow, many have spoken on the issue, either in support of Udoka or the Celtic's decision to suspend him for a year. 

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is a respected analyst now, someone whose opinion people want to hear on everything related to the NBA.

And having lived the high life thanks to his elite status, the Big Diesel does have a lot of perspective on matters like these.

However, speaking on The Big Podcast with Shaq, O'Neal revealed that he won't speak on Udoka's matter, having himself done similar things during his life. 

“I am going to step down from this conversation. I was a serial cheater. It would be crazy and blasphemous for me to get up here and say, ‘Boom, boom, bam.’ I can’t do that. I know these guys personally. I know they’re going through a lot because I went through a lot.

“I just wish that certain parties weren’t involved. I’ve known Nia Long for a long time and I like her… They’re going through a lot of family stuff. I’m never the guy that’s gonna get up here because of my platform and fake it. I did it. I was the best at it and not proud of it at all. I lost my family doing it. I lost valuable, important years of my children from doing it. … I’m not that guy. I’m real with the situation.”

It takes a big man to speak up about their own past mistakes and excuse themselves from commenting on someone else because of it. Shaq has learned from his past behavior, which is all someone can do in a situation like this. The whole matter is quite unfortunate, and hopefully, everyone involved will come out of it for the better.