146: Wishing you all the best, Michael (asking for monthly passes!)

When John Gabriel called Shaquille O'Neal's agent Leonard Armato, Armato was on the relaxing beaches of Atlanta dealing with a major life event—chasing girls.

That's right, chasing girls.

How is that not a big deal in life? Some men can only woo their own hands for their entire life.

Agents aren't all cold-blooded machines, they have their own lives too.

In 1996, beach volleyball was included as an official Olympic event for the first time. When Armato first learned about the sport, he became a loyal fan—and fell in love with those who played it.

Isn't it normal for fans to have favorite stars?

So, at that moment, he was playing and flirting with Horry McPike, a U.S. women's beach volleyball player who later became his wife.

As you can imagine, Armato was furious when he received John Gabriel's call.

First, John Gabriel had interrupted his wonderful time.

Second, that idiot had the nerve to call again after giving that humiliating offer of 69 million?