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Sean Spicer replacements: 5 sports figures to consider

By Gabe Henderson

U.S. President Donald Trump, center, displays a football helmet while speaking as Bill Belichick, coach of the New England Patriots football team, left, and Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots LP, right, stand during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Trump welcomed the New England Patriots into the Oval Office, honoring a football team that is as publicly divided about his presidency as much of the rest of the country. Photographer: Molly Riley/Pool via Bloomberg
U.S. President Donald Trump, center, displays a football helmet while speaking as Bill Belichick, coach of the New England Patriots football team, left, and Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots LP, right, stand during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Trump welcomed the New England Patriots into the Oval Office, honoring a football team that is as publicly divided about his presidency as much of the rest of the country. Photographer: Molly Riley/Pool via Bloomberg /
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NEW YORK – JUNE 26: Shaquille O’Neal;Vince Carter;Reggie Miller arrives on the red carpet during the 2017 NBA Awards Show on June 26, 2017 at Basketball City in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK – JUNE 26: Shaquille O’Neal;Vince Carter;Reggie Miller arrives on the red carpet during the 2017 NBA Awards Show on June 26, 2017 at Basketball City in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. Shaq

A 7-foot-1, 325-pound man-child taking questions from the media.

If that doesn’t entice an individual enough, imagine that man wearing light up shoes. Oh yeah, and imagine that man being Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq’s likability, witty sense of humor and surprisingly adept insights make him one of the best sports figures to fill the void.

Most people across the world know The Big Aristotle for his outlandish outlook on life and funny antics. The Inside the NBA analyst has a particular set of skills not pertaining to basketball, to the surprise of many. Despite becoming famous for his distinguished NBA career, Shaq has a Ph.D. in education. He can’t be funny all the time.

Shaq’s just about done it all in his lifetime. The things he hasn’t done, he has time to do since he’s only 45. He has a Ph.D., he’s been a professional basketball player, rapper, police officer, businessman and actor. The only thing left to do is spend time as the White House Press Secretary.

All things considered, Shaq wouldn’t be a bad option for this job. Maybe he should consider applying after all. Besides, Spicer will remain in the White House until August. That’ll give Shaq some time to think things through.