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Shaquille O’Neal not only has a giant net worth of $4oo million but the Big Aristotle is a giant himself. Shaq has a towering height of seven-feet-one-inches. Known as one of the most dominant players in the league’s history, his impressive height only goes on to support his dominance. Shaq has been photographed next to several celebrities and each time it serves as a reminder of Shaq’s giant build. Additionally, the Big Aristotle’s colossal height has come up on various occasions.

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, standing at six-feet-11-inches, said that he is taller than the Big Diesel. During an episode of ‘The Big Podcast with Shaq‘, he addressed Antetokounmpo’s claim. Additionally, Shaq revealed in a shocking revelation that he was not in fact seven-feet tall.

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“First of all, I’m not 7’1″. I’m 6’11″. I just played like I was 7’1″. And 7 foot 1 just sounded, you know, just so, you know.” said Shaq.

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While the records still show him as seven-feet tall, this piece of information coming from the man himself is hard to be ignored. Nevertheless, whether he is seven feet-tall or six-feet-eleven-inches, he is still a giant compared to everyone else around him. And this time, a certain musical artist has shrank in comparison to Shaquille O’Neal.

Shaquille O’Neal poses with stars at ‘The Event’

The charity gala called ‘The Event’ was held on October 1, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. ‘The Event’ was a star-studded affair and the attendees enjoyed performances by H.E.R, Maren Morris, John Mulaney, Maroon 5, and Pitbull. The NBA legend addressed the crowd stating that the previous year’s event was a “lifetime highlight” for him.

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“The evening is about people — from everyday fans, to sports and entertainment stars, to corporate CEOs — coming together to make a difference in kids’ lives.” said Shaq.

As much fun the onstage affair was, the stars seemed to have quite a good time backstage as well. In a recently surfaced photo, Shaq was seen posing alongside rapper and Grammy award winner Pitbull. The five-foot-seven-inch rapper seemingly looked like a dwarf near the Los Angeles Lakers legend.

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Nevertheless, ‘The Event’ turned out to be a successful affair as various celebrities gave memorable performances, resulting in around $3.5 million being raised for charity.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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