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“So Damn Fine”: Lovestruck Shaquille O’Neal Thanks Taylor Swift For Chance Meeting

Published 02/12/2024, 8:18 PM EST

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The Super Bowl was a day for dreams to come true. While the Kansas City Chiefs became back-to-back Champion in a nail-biting fashion, Shaquille O’Neal had a different kind of dream to fulfill. After speaking about how he would like a meeting with Taylor Swift over the weekend, the big man finally got his chance. However, the opportunity would double over for him, with not only the 13x Grammy Award winner, but another celebrity artist making it to the list.

In an Instagram post recounting his wild encounter, the Los Angeles Lakers legend would thank Swift for taking the time. But his attention had quickly turned elsewhere. “and @icespice is so dam fine thanks @taylorswift”. With all 3 stars finding their calling in music, could a unique collaboration be on the way from the three? Given their diverse talents, something special could be on our hands if the trio build something together.

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Throughout the game, whenever the broadcast cut to its usual Taylor coverage, the focus would quickly also turn to Ice Spice. The singer was attending her first NFL game from the looks of it but had a blast of a time.

With their team clinching a magical victory, and the post-game celebration that followed, the weekend might have been about as perfect as it gets for the group. For the 4x NBA Champion, it was a genuine dream come true scenario.

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One that he took full advantage of.

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Shaquille O’Neal presents Taylor Swift with a gift

After being Enchanted by the international icon, the Miami Heat legend, alongside close friend and Authentic Brands Group CEO, Josh Salter, would give her a custom handbag. Posting a picture of the three of them at half-time, the big man was ready to have a wild night.

While not giving an official pick for the Super Bowl throughout the day and the weeks leading up to it, his fandom for Travis Kelce and appearance alongside Jason Kelce probably gave that answer away. With Kansas City etching out an Overtime classic against the San Francisco 49ers, it is a happy day for the two celebrity icons.

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But, with this wish out of the way, what comes next for Shaquille O’Neal?

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Priyanshu is an NBA beat Writer at EssentiallySports, with a healthy command over the technical aspects of the sport. Priyanshu has creatively covered the often entertaining interactions between legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley along with in-depth analysis of the games. He was at the forefront of the 2023 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, covering each and every aspect of the historic night in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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