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Shaq to become first investor in LSU arena project: ‘LSU deserves a world-class arena'

Posted on 8/22/25 at 4:51 pm
Posted by Jack Crevalle
USVI
Member since Aug 2018
8358 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 4:51 pm
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Shaquille O’Neal expressed his support for the development of a new $400 million arena on LSU’s campus—and signaled that he’ll be an early investor in the project. “LSU and Baton Rouge deserve a world-class arena and I’m very excited to endorse Oak View Group’s plan. I look forward to becoming the first investor to help bring this new venue to Baton Rouge and LSU.”




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Posted by Nitrogen
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Aug 2016
8675 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 4:55 pm to
My GOAT.

Posted by Hitman1381
North LA
Member since Nov 2022
13 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 4:57 pm to
What will they do with PMAC?
Posted by genuineLSUtiger
Nashville
Member since Sep 2005
76814 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 4:58 pm to
I would use the PMAC to host MUFON UFO conventions. The architectural style is perfect.
Posted by TigerBR1111
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
8111 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 5:05 pm to
Let’s call the new place “The Shaq”
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
78642 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 5:11 pm to
quote:

“LSU and Baton Rouge deserve a world-class arena and I’m very excited to endorse Oak View Group’s plan. I look forward to becoming the first investor to help bring this new venue to Baton Rouge and LSU.”


I always love these press release quotes that don't even try to hide that it was written by someone other than the person it is attributed to.
Posted by RanchoLaPuerto
Jena
Member since Aug 2023
1732 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 5:31 pm to
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What will they do with PMAC?


It will become the twerking arena.
Posted by Vacherie Saint
Member since Aug 2015
45807 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 5:34 pm to
give it to the lady tigers?

KMAC has a nice ring to it
Posted by caliegeaux
Booo Cheeeen
Member since Aug 2004
12204 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 5:39 pm to
Shaq may be the coolest mofo on earth. I’ve never been the type to get all goofy and star struck when seeing a famous person, but Shaq is someone I’d love to chill with for like a weekend. Seems like a genuinely real dude.
This post was edited on 8/22/25 at 5:43 pm
Posted by tigerbait2010
PNW
Member since May 2006
32618 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 5:46 pm to
Shaq gets it. Unfortunately 1/3 of our fan base is more or less retarded so the topic is polarizing.
Posted by Bayou
Boudin, LA
Member since Feb 2005
41167 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:10 pm to
Boom Shaq a laka
Boom Shaq a laka
Boom Shaq a laka laka
This post was edited on 8/22/25 at 7:36 pm
Posted by BigBrod81
Houma
Member since Sep 2010
22466 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:19 pm to
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What will they do with PMAC?


It's really on now!!!

Posted by Folsom
Folsom
Member since Mar 2006
3539 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:22 pm to
What will they do with PMAC?


Turn it into a prison.??????
Posted by saint tiger225
San Diego
Member since Jan 2011
45556 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:24 pm to
What an awesome and all around good person Shaq is. Throughout the years, it's been clear he has a soft spot in his heart for LSU/BR and wants to see the school and city have success. What an awesome ambassador for LSU.
Posted by TexasTiger08
Member since Oct 2006
28886 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:24 pm to
Lots of times the older arena will serve as a volleyball only venue, or gymnastics.
Posted by whoa
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2017
5761 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:36 pm to
I think they’ve already said all sports would move to the new arena.

I guess the PMAC would be a practice facility.
Posted by Joe12
Houston
Member since Jul 2025
42 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:39 pm to
I walked by Shaq and Stanley in the late 80s on campus. No fanfare but Shaq was being gracious. Stanley kind of kept to himself. Two of the hugest people I have ever seen. I’m 5’-11” and I felt like a dwarf. It’s just the personality Shaq has developed and from what I can tell he loves LSU and Louisiana. Great asset.
Posted by saintsfan22
baton rouge
Member since May 2006
78059 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:47 pm to
quote:

Lots of times the older arena will serve as a volleyball only venue, or gymnastics.

If they're small and you worry about the women's sports team filling the new building. Two of our women's teams outdraw the men's basketball team. The PMAC is too big and in too premium a location to stay around if it's primary tenants aren't using it. We already have one of those across campus.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
168155 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:54 pm to
The big Shaqrena
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
18541 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:58 pm to
He was in Baton Rouge last night.
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