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18 Year Old 7 Ft Basketball Player Catches Shaquille O’Neal’s Attention After Monster Dunk Goes Viral

Published 04/24/2022, 7:30 AM EDT

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It’s hard to get the attention of a basketball legend who has seen every move in the world of basketball and is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. When Shaquille O’Neal’s attention is at stake, you have to stand out with your moves and be something out of the ordinary.

A basketball player recently caught Shaq’s attention when he was dunking. There is a viral video of an 18-Year-Old boy playing very well and his video is making waves on the internet. Shaq shared the video of the boy on his Instagram story, and it looks like the boy’s leaping ability impressed Shaq.

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Henri Veesar, an 18-year-old 7-foot basketball player, caught O’Neal’s attention after his monster slam went viral. When we talk about the player who is going viral on the web, his ability to handle the ball is what allows him to create mid-to-short drives.

Additionally, he can also close out from the perimeter on straight lines, and due to his height, it is easy for him to move quickly against opponents.

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As we look at his game, there are some things that he could improve, like his jump shot, but the way he is coming out, it seems like he’s going to be a great player. He currently plays for Real Madrid, but the way he is working hard to improve his moves and game, we may soon see him in the NBA.

Shaquille O’Neal is always there to help those in need

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Shaq has always been an advocate for players who want to make it to the NBA. Through his charity work and helping others in various ways, such as helping with financial needs or career issues. Through his actions, he has helped a lot of people.

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Additionally, he never shies away from supporting upcoming talent in any sport, not just basketball. As he posts regularly to social media, sometimes it is a funny meme, and sometimes it is a new talent that is emerging. Throughout his career, Shaq always talked about how he wanted to help others. In his youth, he faced a lot of problems, and he doesn’t want anyone else to go through the same thing.

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Anshika Rai

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Anshika Rai is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Anshika has been following NBA for many years now.
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Arunaditya Aima