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Shaquille O’Neal dons several hats. The 50-year-old is a Hall of Famer, a businessman and a renowned basketballer. One job Shaq is probably most proud of, however, is running his charitable ventures. The friendly giant seeks to divide his time between warming hearts and bringing light to the lives of as many as he can. And whether the four-time NBA champion is simply sharing a picture or being the best uncle, the Big Diesel has become a fan favorite.

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Combining business with his love for people, Shaq has added yet another job to his resume and it just might be his fans’ new favorite – it’s at Papa Johns!

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The Los Angeles Lakers legend has been on the Board of Directors for the pizza franchise since 2019. It isn’t the only food-biz that’s on Shaq’s portfolio, but it is one of those in which he has invested most. The three-time Finals MVP is also an ambassador for Papa Johns, tasked with promoting the business. There is even a pizza named after him, the ‘Shaqaroni’!

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A few years ago, NBA fans saw Shaquille O’Neal distribute free pizza in the neighborhood. This time, while the pizzas aren’t free, The Big Aristotle surprised many with his new occupation.

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Shaquille O’Neal is at your doorstep – with pizza

Papa Johns must surely appreciate their customers, since Shaq and the company recently decided to give back to them in the form of an adorable surprise. Taking time out of his busy schedule, the basketball Hall of Fame icon decided to throw on a Papa John’s uniform and go to work. That’s right, he was their delivery man for the day.

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Shaq shared a clip of his adventures on his Instagram. As customers opened their door, they can be seen registering shock and then joy. The larger-than-life figure interacts with them and even gives some a warm hug. Watching O’Neal work hard, his fans were beyond impressed.

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Some of the comments they shared include,

“Shaq never not working”,

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“Shaq does it all”,

“I would be so happy if you were my pizza guy”,

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“Hardest working man in America”,

“You should run for President!” and

“I love you Shaq”

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This isn’t the first time the 50-year-old has gone out of his way to bring happiness to others’ lives. The TNT analyst seems to be on a mission to spread smiles every day and it looks as if this isn’t going to be his last. Even though we are used to it, Shaq’s continuous efforts never fail to impress.

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Would you rank Shaquille O’Neal ias the most selfless NBA star? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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