Rob Gronkowski and ‘Honorary Gronk Brother’ Shaquille O’Neal Tower Over American Model in Iconic Photo: “Look at All of These Bodyguards I Have”
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Standing next to NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal always ends up making others look small. Very few people in the world can make Shaq feel small. Towering in at 7’1″, Shaq can easily be categorized as a giant by most.
Over the course of his career post-NBA, Shaq has been seen in various media events. Either promoting some of his brand or work or helping a good cause. O’Neal is widely recognized as a philanthropist, helping many in need. So it has become a common sight to see the Big Diesel in various events every now and then.
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Shaquille O’Neal a giant among men
In a post on Adam Richman’s Instagram page, viewers could see the Big Aristotle posing with Adam Richman, Camille Kostek, and the Gronkowski brothers. And it seemed as if the athletes ended up overshadowing Richman and Kostek.
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Though the picture was posted by Richman, Camille Kostek uploaded the same photograph on her Instagram story. She captioned the picture, “Look at all these bodyguards I have.”
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The Gronkowski brothers are all NFL players except Gordie Gronkowski Jr., who plays professionally in the MLB.
Playing in the NFL comes with a lot of physical contact. So it is natural to have a toned physique in order to withstand all the impact players endure on the field. And as for NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, he is arguably one of the most dominant centers in NBA history.
Listed at 7’1″, Shaq’s strength and power were arguably unmatched. There wasn’t a player in the league that could defend O’Neal one-on-one in the paint. If Shaq had established a position in the post with the ball in his hands, it was almost always over for the defenders.
Shaq steals the spotlight no matter where he is
O’Neal has posed with a lot of celebrities on social media. O’Neal made stars like Pitbull, Maren Morris and so many more look like absolute dwarfs next to him.
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The only guy who has perhaps come close to making Shaq feel small is NBA legend, Yao Ming. Listed at 7’6″, the Chinese basketball superstar made Shaq feel short in from of him.
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O’Neal played 19 seasons in the NBA and won four NBA championships. He ended his career with an average of 23.7 PPG, 10.9 RPG, and 2.3 BPG.
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