Former NBA All-Star Shaquille ONeal says hes planning to run for sheriff in 2020.

This is not about politics. This is about bringing people closer together, he told Atlantas WXIA on Friday. You know, when I was coming up, people loved and respected the police, the deputies. And I want to be the one to bring that back, especially in the community I serve.

The 45-year-old sports commentator, who was sworn in as a sheriffs deputy last year, said he hasnt made up his mind about where he wants to run. But he argued that his background could appeal to many kinds of voters.

I can put on a suit and have a conversation with Bill Gates. I can go in the hood and talk to the homies, and talk to the children, he said.

ONeal could run in Georgia or Florida, where hes a resident. In his interview with WXIA, he offered a preview of his possible campaign slogan.

Shaq for sheriff! Back to the old school, he said.