Philanthropist Shaquille O?Neal Changed the Family Life of Michael Jordan?s Biggest Rival After Worrying Setback: ?It Still Resonates?

One of Shaquille O’Neal‘s greatest passions is giving back. The $600 million worth Los Angeles Lakers legend has established himself as an NBA icon and a business tycoon over the course of his career. However, the Hall of Famer is also known for filling people’s lives with joy with his presence and will to help selflessly. Recently, Michael Jordan‘s biggest rival from the ‘Bad Boy’ Pistons revealed how philanthropist Shaquille O’Neal changed his family life after a worrying setback plagued his daughter during a tough phase in her life.

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas made an appearance on TNT’s ‘Postgame Show’ alongside co-hosts Adam Lefkoe, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, and Shaquille O’Neal. The Pistons legend shared how Shaq made a lasting impact on his ailing daughter’s life with a selfless gift.

Shaquille O’Neal gave a priceless gift to Isiah Thomas’ daughter post-surgery

During an appearance on TNT Tuesday’s Give Them Their Roses section, Isiah Thomas shared a story about a family crisis when he was coaching an All-Star game in Atlanta. Thomas disclosed that his daughter had gone through a knee surgery after a brutal accident at the time. The two-time NBA champ added that it was questionable if his daughter would ever play again.

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Meanwhile, Isiah Thomas revealed that after winning his All-Star ring, Shaq made a powerful gesture that positively transformed his family’s life. Thomas stated, “Shaq didn’t even know this. But he takes his All-Star ring and he gives it to my daughter.”

“And that moment to this day has been one of the most powerful moments in her life and our family life…You[to Shaq] have no idea what you did for her and what you did for our family on that day. And it still resonates, so thank you brother,” Thomas added.

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The Pistons legend expressed his gratitude for a heartfelt gesture Shaquille O’Neal made to cheer his daughter up who was going through a tough phase. The 12-time All-Star also reckoned that the memory still impacts his family’s life in a massive way.

Michael Jordan-Isiah Thomas Rivalry

Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls had a great rivalry with the ‘Bad Boys’ Detroit Pistons during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Jordan faced off with Isiah Thomas a number of times in the playoffs.

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After a couple of upsets for the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals in 1989 and 1990, Isiah Thomas’s Pistons finally lost to Michael Jordan and co. in 1991. The same year, the Bulls won their first-ever NBA championship under MJ’s leadership.?