NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal might be one of the most dominating players in the league’s history, but his intimidating personality is not only limited to the court. Even as an analyst, the?Los Angeles Lakers legend can shut just about anyone with his savage comebacks. However, when it comes to kids, Shaq’s heart melts like ice cream, and a recent Instagram post by WNBA star Candace Parker goes to prove just that.

The 4x NBA champion might look like a scary giant but when it comes to kids, he turns into a giant fluffy teddy bear. Shaq is a strict father when it comes to raising his kids with proper education, but the self-declared Shaq-a-Claus loves showering kids with gifts. All these factors only go to show how much he loves children and the affection on his face is evident from Parker’s Instagram post.

Shaquille O’Neal melts hearts

The internet is going gaga over the heart-melting picture of Shaq and WNBA star Candace Parker’s son ‘Goose’. Parker recently uploaded a series of behind-the-scenes photos from ‘Inside the NBA’ and fans want more. The first two pictures showed Shaq holding the 11-month-old toddler and mama Parker couldn’t help but point out how Goose was making the Big Diesel look like a regular-sized person.

In the caption, the 2x WNBA champion wrote, “You know I?m gona break all your records right?@shaq !?? -Goose Had fun bringing the fam to meet my teammates and TV fam! ?(But how about how Goose makes Shaq look normal size! Goose is soooo big)”

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The pictures sure are adorable and it seems like both Shaq and Goose have captured entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian’s heart.

Here are some more reactions in the comments section of the quote:

Tennis legend Serena Williams’ husband, Ohanian dropped a heart emoji in the comments.

Former NBA star Jamal Crawford wrote, “Goose and I have that connection!!”

Mixed Martial Artist Molly McCann wrote, “Love this champess”

Film producer Adam Lefkoe commented, “TWINS “

What is Candace Parker’s son’s name?

While ‘Goose’ is a cute and unique nickname, Candace Parker’s son’s official name is Airr Larry Petrakov Parker. Parker and her wife, Russian basketball player Anna Petrakova, welcomed their first child in February 2022. According to Insider, their son’s name has more than one meaning to it.

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?”It’s not just jumping. It’s the element of not being able to breathe without him. And then also the element [that] he’s inheriting whatever we give him ? knowledge, everything ? so that’s the H-E-I-R,” Parker told Insider.