Shaq's new slam-dunk venture: Here's what you need to know

Summary

Shaquille O'Neal launches a new professional dunking league show 'Dunkman' airing on TNT. Alex Sherman of CNBC interviewed Shaq about the NBA's declining dunk contest and his business empire, including his stake in Authentic Brands, which plans to go public. The segment also touches on Caitlin Clark's reception in the WNBA.

• Shaq's new show 'Dunkman' features professional dunkers in a weekly competition on TNT.
• Shaq criticized the NBA dunk contest as 'rough' and lacking top dunkers.
• Alex Sherman incorrectly estimated Earth-to-moon distance, joking about the mistake.
• Shaq is the second-largest individual shareholder in Authentic Brands, which will go public within a year.
• The CNBC special 'Shaq Inc.' will later cover his business ventures off the court.
• Shaq compared Caitlin Clark's WNBA treatment to the hazing experienced by Jordan, Kobe, and himself.