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One other yr, one other profitable “Shaq-A-Claus” occasion for Shaquille O’Neal … however the NBA legend says it’s his mission to make the annual shindig even greater, telling TMZ Sports activities he desires to have a 50-state “Shaq-A-Thon” sooner or later!
The Corridor of Famer chopped it up with Courtney and Babcock on “TMZ Live” from Georgia, the place they had been treating a whole bunch of youngsters to a boat-load of free toys and experiences for the vacations.
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It is the twenty fourth yr the Large Fella has held the unbelievable occasion, however he is removed from happy. He desires to convey the occasion to each nook of the nation — as in each state throughout America.
“I want to get 50 of my biggest friends, and they just take care of where they’re from.”
Shaq has lengthy been often known as probably the most beneficiant celebs … so why go even additional when he already does a lot to assist?
“Some people call this giving — I call it doing what my mother started, and what she told me to do,” O’Neal mentioned. “A lot of kids look up to me. I’m still kind of amazed that I haven’t played basketball in 50 years and kids still look up to me.”
“I’ve been fortunate enough because I listen to my parents. I get to live the American dream.”
Be sure to try our complete dialog with Shaq … which even included an impromptu spelling bee — with a luxurious automotive on the road … from Diesel himself!
