Shaquille O’Neal, Who Made Denzel Washington Bring $104,000,000 Flick Alive on Live TV, Sends His Message to NBA’s Young Millionaires

Shaquille O’Neal, known for his larger-than-life personality both on and off the court, is not just famous for his exceptional athleticism but also for his sense of humor and charismatic personality. Recently, he convinced a known Hollywood star to recite a line from his successful film on Live TV. 

In a memorable exchange, O’Neal managed to coax a performance out of Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, reviving a moment from a flick that grossed over $104 million at the box office. Apart from his entertaining monologue recital, the renowned actor also has valuable advice for young NBA millionaires. 

When Shaq convinced Danzel to tune off with King Kong

In a segment on TNT’s Inside the NBA, O’Neal asked Washington to recite the iconic King Kong monologue from the actor’s critically acclaimed film Training Day. The film, a gritty crime thriller, was a commercial success, grossing over $104 million. Washington’s performance as the morally ambiguous detective Alonzo Harris earned him an Oscar for Best Actor. 

Washington obliged O’Neal’s request, albeit with a few improvisations, making it even more entertaining for live television. He modified his dialogue resulting in laughter from everybody on screen “You think you can do this to me? Shaq, you think you can do this to me?”

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The conversation ended with a warm exchange of respect between the two, with O’Neal expressing his appreciation and Washington responding with a simple, “My man.”

A message to the young millionaires of the NBA

But the interaction between O’Neal and Washington wasn’t just about reliving a cinematic moment. Washington, in a separate video, shared some sage advice for the young millionaires in the NBA. He emphasized the importance of gratitude, humility, and understanding of the source of one’s gifts.

“One of the most important lessons in life that you should know is to remember to have an attitude of gratitude, of humility. Understand where the gift comes from. It’s not mine. It’s been given to me by the grace of God. Use what I have. Use what you have to help others on your last day. You can’t take it with you, but you can leave it here. You’ll never see a U-haul behind a hearse,” Washington advised.

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Denzel’s advice to young NBA millionaires to use their wealth to help others is a reminder and a call to action to use their platform to make a positive impact on the world.