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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:30 How Calvin came up with “Megatron”
03:45 Toughest matchups
07:00 Could Shaq have played in the NFL?
08:35 Shaq’s picks for Conference Finals
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14:50 Choosing Georgia Tech over Georgia
16:30 Cannabis business
18:25 Weed in NFL and NBA
21:40 How Nate Burleson pushed Megatron (The General)
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24:15 Early retirement
25:55 WR Goat debate
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33:25 Travis Hunter’s future (Lunazul)
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35:55 College vs Pro Football
36:40 Dr. O’Neal fan advice
42:25 Shaq addresses TNT Dookie Run
44:45 Ending
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