Shaquille O’Neal and Mike Bibby Unite in Surprising New Professional Collaboration

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        <p class="author">By JAKE NISSE</p>
        <p class="timestamp">Published: 05:53 BST, 29 April 2025 | Updated: 05:59 BST, 29 April 2025</p>
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        <p class="image-caption">Shaquille O'Neal begins new role as Sacramento State's GM</p>

        <p>NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has accepted a surprising new position, teaming up with former Sacramento Kings star Mike Bibby in a collegiate basketball partnership.</p>

        <p>The Hall of Famer, 53, will serve as volunteer General Manager for Sacramento State University's men's basketball program while maintaining his role on TNT's <em>Inside the NBA</em>. The move comes weeks after Bibby's appointment as head coach and creates a powerhouse duo aiming to revitalize the struggling program.</p>

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        <p class="image-caption">Head Coach Mike Bibby brings NBA experience to collegiate ranks</p>

        <p>The partnership holds personal significance for O'Neal, whose son Shaqir recently transferred to Sacramento State from Florida A&M. "This allows me to support my son's development while contributing to building something special," O'Neal stated during the announcement.</p>

        <p>The GM role represents O'Neal's first front office position since his minority ownership of the Sacramento Kings (2013-2022). His responsibilities will include player recruitment strategy and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) program development, leveraging his business acumen and NBA connections.</p>

        <p>Bibby brings coaching experience from Arizona high school programs and a 14-year NBA career. "Mike's basketball IQ and my team-building experience create the perfect storm for success," O'Neal remarked about their partnership.</p>

        <p>The duo faces significant challenges, inheriting a team that finished 7-25 last season under previous coach Michael Czepil. Their first major task will be rebuilding a roster through transfers and improving the program's visibility in California's competitive collegiate basketball landscape.</p>

        <p>Sacramento State's athletic director Mark Orr praised the appointments: "Having two basketball minds of this caliber demonstrates our commitment to building a championship program. Their combined experience will be invaluable in navigating the new era of college athletics."</p>

        <p>The move follows a growing trend of NBA figures entering college basketball operations. Recent examples include:</p>
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            <li>Andrew Luck (Stanford GM)</li>
            <li>Trae Young (Oklahoma Assistant GM)</li>
            <li>Stephen Curry (Davidson Assistant GM)</li>
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        <p>O'Neal's appointment has already boosted the program's profile, with season ticket sales reportedly increasing 300% since the announcement. The university plans to capitalize on his marketing power through special events and community engagement initiatives.</p>

        <p>As the basketball world watches this unconventional partnership unfold, O'Neal remains characteristically confident: "We're going to turn Sac State into a destination program. Get ready for some showtime basketball in Northern California!"</p>
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