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Watch: 325 Lbs Shaquille O’Neal ‘Rescued’ by Kids as NBA Legend ‘Collapses’ in Public

Published 07/17/2023, 1:49 AM EDT

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People’s favorite Shaquille O’Neal is back with more refreshing content for social media. The former Los Angeles Lakers superstar continues to spend his retirement enjoying public interactions and get-togethers. Keeping aside his millionaire life and basketball legacy, Big Diesel has time and again shown why it is necessary to be involved with the community around you. However this time, 51-year-old Shaq even managed to steal some hearts. Well, Shaq found himself outnumbered by kids. But he decided to make their summer. 

A viral video of Shaq enjoying the hot summer in a swimming pool with kids 1/10th his size has got all the fans wheezing. Let’s have a look!

Shaquille O’Neal invites a wholesome gesture from young kids

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It’s no doubt Shaq is for the people. The Big Diesel has spent several millions just to help and keep the people around him happy. The Lakers legend even opened a new “Big Chicken” franchise last week with some generous offers to feed the public. Though it has a business motive on one side, the 325lbs giant never fails to provide for the people. 

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Of course this time, Shaq provided much more than food. He provided“a core memory” for a bunch of young kids. Can you guess how a group of children decided to help the 7-footer Shaquille O’Neal

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The 51-year-old decided to bring out his adolescent side as he put on a drowning act to entertain the kids. Well, the young kids did not just laugh but also decided to help 325-pound Shaq out of the pool as they all gathered to lift him. 

Shaq shared the same video on his Instagram story as well! A truly heartwarming moment, as the 4-time champion allows the kids to “save” him. Of course, Diesel is famously great with children!

Shaquille O’Neal’s famous donation to young kids

Big Diesel has his own foundation to help underserved youth find their potential. He recently donated a massive $60,000 and also opened a new basketball court for both young boys and girls.

Read more: After Romantic Madness Over 30 Years Younger Girl, Millionaire Shaquille O’Neal Makes a Confession to His Fans

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Previously in 2019, Shaq even collaborated with a million-dollar company, the ‘Zappos’ to provide school supplies to nearly 2200 kids in Las Vegas. The 51-year-old himself couldn’t control his emotions after the big donation to young kids. 

As a father of six, you can understand the Lakers legend’s love for the kids. But to see him use his means to bring change is heartwarming. And to see his 300-pound body be floated out of a pool by a dozen children is simply hilarious.

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Rohan Dharmalingam

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Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. He has been following the NBA for a decade now and specializes in covering trade rumors and reports on the ever-changing trade market. The wizardry of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made him fall in love with the game like millions worldwide.
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Aakash Nair