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Big Diesel is charming more than a few people in China. Shaquille O’Neal is on a business trip but that doesn’t stop him from shooting his shot, literally and metaphorically. It was while he was entertaining at an event where he showed he was smooth as butter. The 51-year-old has been determined to prove he’s got that rizz in boatloads. Whether it’s a YouTuber half his age or a Los Angeles Lakers fan in China, he will charm anyone.

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On a grand China tour, Shaquille O’Neal is enchanting international fans with his natural charm and sense of humor. Among his many pit stops, he was at an NBA event in a packed basketball arena.

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Shaquille O’Neal captivates China

There were more than a few Los Angeles Lakers fans in the crowd sporting the purple and gold jerseys. As he’s done in almost every event in the past, Shaq invited fans up to sit next to him. Every time he invited a lady, he referred to her as his girlfriend. That was how the Big Smooth-talker had a total of four girlfriends in this event alone.

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One of them was a young basketball player among others who introduced themselves at the start of the event. When Shaq beckoned her to the center of the court, she came with her Lakers jersey to get the 4x NBA champion to sign it.

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Shaq made a request to the host, who was also interpreting live. “Tell them to say hello,” to his young fan. The host instead said, “Say hello to Shaq’s Girlfriend No. 3.” Even Shaq found it funny.

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This is the funny giant at his peak. He’s invited fans on stage during music festivals and other press events. Furthermore, he was at TechCrunch Disrupt talking about his latest investment but also charmed the sign language interpreter whom he declared his girlfriend.

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Incidentally, he invited a male fan on the stage when he got too distracting. At least his charms worked this time.

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When Shaquille O’Neal’s flirting game was off

Bobbi Althoff hosted Shaquille O’Neal on her YouTube channel for a classic awkward comedy festBig Diesel gave his best, from trying to invite her to skydiving to showing made-up credentials. But Althoff was not impressed.

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China has more than made up for Althoff’s rejection. Shaq is soaking in every bit of love he’s getting during his trip, whether it’s at Papa John’s employees in Shanghai or passersby while he’s on his tiny scooter.

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And woe to anyone who says Shaq can’t flirt. He’s got four ‘girlfriends’ to say otherwise. Do you think Shaq’s got game?