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4 Months After Dangerous Footage Went Viral, Owner of Large 14ft Bike Shaquille O’Neal Finally Adheres to Rules in China

Published 10/01/2023, 9:34 AM EDT

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If you happen to be 7 feet tall and weigh over 350 pounds, you do tend to feel invincible. While regular people might merely imagine such a scenario, Shaquille O’Neal lives it. However, his excursions as a result can lead to terrifyingly dangerous consequences. Previously, it led to a jaw-dropping video of the big man racing through the street. But, it does seem like Diesel has learned his lesson.

During his visit to China, the Los Angeles Lakers legend went viral for another two-wheeler image.

Shaquille O’Neal makes his presence felt in China

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With the upcoming Asian Games in sight, the former Miami Heat Champion was in the city to take in the games. However, a picture before the event has now become the talk of the town.

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The gigantic Shaq is riding a regular scooter in the city of Hangzhou. However, more curiously, the 4-time NBA Champion is also wearing a helmet while moving around the city in the backseat. The Tide News channel shared the post on X:

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“Shaquille O’Neal was spotted riding a scooter in Hangzhou, host city of the 19th Asian Games. #AsianGames2023 #ASIANGAMES #Hangzhou #Shaq” 

With Shaq’s evergrowing popularity, whether it be due to basketball or his various ventures since, he has become an important mainstream figure in overseas markets as well. As a result, his growing popularity and coverage in China come as no surprise.

But, the helmet wearing is a far cry from a video by O’Neal himself from nearly 4 months ago.

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Despite his large size, the haunting video of the former MVP speeding down the street on a bike sent shivers down the spine of viewers. Further, the lack of a helmet emphasized the great risk that the Hall of Famer was undertaking.

Thankfully, the big man made it through the ordeal safely. Perhaps, it is a pointer to his fascination with motorcycles, one that resulted in him owning a custom 14-foot beast, that makes him so adept at handling them.

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Regardless, it is a sight for sore eyes to see the big man taking better care of himself in the streets of China.

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