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Shaquille O’Neal speaks during Pepsi Stronger Together and CTG Foundation Atlanta Law Enforcement on in McDonough, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Pepsi Stronger Together)

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Shaquille O’Neal speaks during Pepsi Stronger Together and CTG Foundation Atlanta Law Enforcement on in McDonough, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Pepsi Stronger Together)
Shaquille O’Neal is always one pulling surprises for other people. After gaining wealth, he understood his responsibility to give back to people. In addition, despite his retirement, it seems he stays close to basketball. Recently, he took the time to surprise the girl’s state champions, Oliver Ames’ entire team.
On the court, there was no one quite like Shaquille O’Neal. The Big Diesel was the dominant force to come up. Amassing over 28,000 points through his career, Shaq knew how to leave his mark on the game. However, even years after retirement, he is as close to the sport acting as an analyst on TNT. It also seems the Big Aristotle is doing his part in promoting women’s basketball.
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He recently took the Oliver Ames girls’ basketball team by surprise after he sent them a video before their championship game.
Shaquille O’Neal believes in Oliver Ames
Oliver Ames had a lot of pressure before their championship game. Not many, apart from them, believed in them, as they had not won in over a decade. Hence, when Shaq sent in a video to cheer them on, their confidence went sky high.
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The Big Diesel said: “To the Oliver Ames girls basketball team, you made it to the state finals, but we are not done. You know what you gotta do. The task is not done. Let’s get it done.”
This gave the Ames unreal confidence in themselves to go out and deliver. Likewise, Shaq’s inspiration worked as they won the state championship after 12 long years. Various team members said Shaq’s message was an unforgettable moment for them. Following their win, Shaq gave the girls one final surprise.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 23: Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal laughs as he attends the unveiling of the Shaq Courts at the Doolittle Complex donated by Icy Hot and the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation in partnership with the city of Las Vegas on October 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Icy Hot)
Shaquille O’Neal made yet another video singing ‘We are The Champions’. He made it a great experience for the entire Oliver Ames team and continued his fun man persona. Like always, Shaq was always himself and made it a more iconic moment for the state champions.
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