NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal gave fans a heart-warming moment with a surprising act of kindness for a stranger.
An iconic player in NBA history, Shaq is loved worldwide, both for his friendly nature and basketball abilities. However, his talent on the basketball court is what elevated him to superstardom.
O’Neal finished his career as a four-time NBA champion with a Most Valuable Player award and 15 all-star appearances under his belt. His larger-than-life status led him to television, where he has been a regular on TNT’s top-rated show ‘Inside the NBA.’
Away from basketball, Shaq has also found success in business. He owns a vast number of food establishments in the USA, as well as 40 gyms and approximately 150 car washes. In addition, he found success in investing early in Google stock.
His success both on and off the court has made Shaq extremely wealthy. The former Los Angeles Laker is rumoured to be worth around $400 million. O’Neal’s giving nature means that he often uses his wealth to give to others when he is out and about.
Shaq’s random act of kindness
In a recent video, Shaq’s generosity is on full display. In Walmart, he finds out a kid does not own a bike. The NBA giant offers to buy him one – but not without checking with the child’s parent first. He lets the young fan choose whichever bike they want and pays for it out of his own pocket. It’s an extraordinary gesture.
Shaq’s reason behind his charitable actions is his motto. Speaking in the clip, O’Neal said: “Every day I leave the house, I’ve got to bless somebody. You know, I can’t keep all this [wealth].”
“I try to do something positive; I try to lift a person’s spirit. If I stick to those principles, I think I’m doing pretty good as a man in society.”
A grand gesture, plus some inspiring words to live by from the big man.
For Shaquille O’Neal, this is a regular occurrence. He loves to help others. Last year, O’Neal’s generosity went viral again. In this instance, he bought an engagement ring on behalf of an Atlanta man looking to get one for his girlfriend.
What a nice guy.