Shaquille O'Neal and Steph Curry have a long list of accomplishments in their careers, and can now add Academy Award winners to their resume. The pair of NBA stars took home an Oscar for their work as Executive Producers on the documentary "Queen of Basketball."
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The film is about the story of Lusia Harris, who is the only woman to ever be drafted by an NBA team. Back in 1977 the New Orleans Jazz selected Harris, but she didn't try out for the team due to the fact that she was pregnant at the time.
Shaquille O'Neal quickly became attached to the film and wanted to do whatever he could to make sure it was seen by the masses. Now, it is an Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Short Subject.
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Kevin McCormick
Kevin McCormick is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with over four years of experience in journalism and a bachelor's degree in Sports Management Marketing from Holy Family University.
Kevin has worked with various notable outlets throughout his career, including 97.3 ESPN, ClutchPoints, Heavy Sports, and Sports Illustrated/FanNation, before joining Sportskeeda in March 2022.
Specializing in NBA and WNBA coverage, Kevin's passion for basketball stems from his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Among his favorite players are Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren, and Steph Curry, while his all-time favorites include Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.
Kevin holds Coach K in high regard for the large input he's had on the game helping mold players across multiple generations. Kevin believes the iconic rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped elevate the league to its current status.
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