This rare picture of Shaquille O’Neal and Lindsay Lohan from way back in 2013 is definitely a vintage classic. The Big Man is seen towering over the Hollywood star in a rare picture. Afterwards, the NBA legend literally sweeps the actress off her feet quite effortlessly.

Lindsay posted the picture on Twitter for her fans to witness the amazing moment. In the caption, she wrote, “Such a gentleman. What a gift after a good cycle!”

The picture of Lindsay smiling with Shaq made her fans really excited. The 35-year-old actress had been going through a really tough time back then. So, seeing her enjoy herself with the ever-entertaining Shaquille O’Neal must have felt like a breath of fresh air for her fans.

Lindsay Lohan and her struggles with addiction

The superhit teen drama Mean Girls(2004) hurled Lindsay Lohan into stardom. She became very popular among fans and got opportunities to star in multiple movies.

While shooting Georgia Rule in 2006, Lohan started to face an increasing amount of legal troubles due to her struggles with alcoholism. The court would order her to undergo rehabilitative treatment before properly resuming civil life. During her multiple stints at rehabilitation centers, she became easy prey to tabloid gossip and media scrutiny.

For a long period of time, her life was pretty much in shambles. Therefore, her picture with Shaq, smiling and enjoying life, made her fans excited and hopeful. Furthermore, she looked healthy, cheerful and eager to begin a new chapter in life.

Shaquille O’Neal the consummate entertainer

Shaquille O’Neal has many talents off the court. He has tried his hand at music, dancing, podcasting, reality television, broadcasting and a variety of other stints. But above all, he is a consummate entertainer.

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Moreover, he has an impeccable sense of humor. Nobody could spend a minute with Shaq feeling bored. So, it’s not surprising to see Lohan enjoying the company of her 7’1″ friend.

Shaq had been the subject of intense media scrutiny and tabloid gossip during his days in LA. As the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Lakers roster along with Kobe Bryant, he definitely knows what it’s like to see your private life always put under the microscope. Therefore, it’s very likely that he understands and empathizes with what Lindsay has gone through.

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Lohan is currently back in the movie business. The Canyons(2013) actress has recently signed a multi-project deal with Netflix to star in several upcoming films, including Falling for Christmas.