# Shaq's League Gets $65 Billion Drugmaker Sponsorship

> Eli Lilly backs Shaq's dunking league with $65 billion health focus.
- Title: Shaq's League Gets $65 Billion Drugmaker Sponsorship · Inc
- Summary: Eli Lilly backs Shaq's dunking league with $65 billion health focus. Eli Lilly, the $65 billion diabetes and weight-reducing drugmaker, sponsors Shaq's…
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- Source: Inc — https://inc.com/stacey-mickles/a-65-billion-drugmaker-is-betting-on-shaqs-new-sports-league-its-about-more-than-selling-tickets/91436322
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- Topics: shaq, dunkman league, dunking, nba, mounjaro, zepbound, diabetes, weight reduction, pharmaceuticals, sponsorship
## Dunkman League Launch
The world's first professional dunking league started by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal as commissioner.
## Dunkman Competition Rules
Dunking attempts are evaluated for difficulty, execution, originality, power, and vertical leap.
## Dunkman Junior Division
The league includes a junior division for competitors aged 15 and under.
## Eli Lilly Sponsorship
Eli Lilly, the $65 billion diabetes and weight-reducing drugmaker, became the league's sponsor in April 2026.
## Shaq's Motivation
Shaq explained that Eli Lilly's support helps highlight the health efforts behind competitive dunking.
## Eli Lilly's Products
Eli Lilly produces diabetes and weight-reducing drugs like Mounjaro and Zepbound.
## Shaq's Partnership
Shaq is a spokesman for Zepbound, which may explain Eli Lilly's sponsorship decision.
## Key takeaway

Eli Lilly, the $65 billion diabetes and weight-reducing drugmaker, sponsors Shaq's Dunkman League to promote health through competitive dunking.