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Shaquille O’Neal Revealed He Buys Toys For Thousands Of Underprivileged Kids

Shaquille O'Neal detailed the big gestures he's had with underprivileged kids over the years.

Orlando Silva
Jun 30, 2023
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Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most beloved NBA legends out there, starring in wholesome moments during his honored career, earning a lot of love and respect from fans, even if he destroyed their teams on the court. 

O’Neal has been even more famous thanks to his gestures with the less privileged, and once revealed he often bought toys for underprivileged kids. 

“About 20 years ago, in 1992, I got a call from my mother. She said, ‘Baby, I need to borrow some money.’ I asked why, and she said, the girls and boys club, underprivileged kids, we’re gonna buy some toys. So, I went out to check out the situation and it’s about a thousand kids. And I said, ‘You can’t buy toys for half the kids, I’ll take care of it.'” 

Shaq explains that he had no idea how he would carry this out, but after spotting two big companies, he knew what he needed to do. 

“Now, at the time I didn’t know what I was going to do, so messing around and all the way home, it was a U-Haul truck and the “Toys R Us”. I put my mind together, my boys, we got some U-Haul trucks. We went, we wiped the “Toys R Us” out and we bought the toys and then ‘Shaq-a-claus’ was created. I’m still doing it, and mommy, thank you. I love you.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJqcp2OkvNQ

This was a big moment for O’Neal, who has gotten used to helping those in need. The four-time NBA champion recently went to Home Depot and bought a washer and a dryer for a family. Many years ago, he bought a laptop for a mother who couldn’t afford it. 

Shaq has made sure to try to make the world a better place, helping people out and teaching those close to him valuable lessons. He recently opened up on his failed relationships, revealing that he’s trying to teach his sons how to treat a woman. 


Shaquille O’Neal’s Father Taught Him A Valuable Lesson When They Hung Out With A Homeless Family 

O’Neal had a big mentor in his father, Philip Harrison, who always tried to keep him on the ground. Shaq once revealed his father took him to hang out with a homeless family to teach him about real pressure. 

The legendary center has learned a lot of things during his career and life, and things aren’t changing now that he’s older. O’Neal is one of those people making a big impact on the world, and it’s great to see what he does for those who need help. 

Shaq was a total legend on the court, but his persona is way bigger than the man who terrorized rivals in the paint. 

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Orlando Silva has been a part of Fadeaway World for over three years now, starting in March 2019. Trade rumors, hottest news, controversies, and basketball gossip have become his specialties. After several years of seeing the Spurs dominate the playoffs, they've become his favorite team as players for the franchise either rise to the occasion or fall completely from grace. When he's not talking about the NBA, Orlando can be seen watching other sports, making music, or enjoying television series.
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