Millionaire Shaquille O’Neal Once Left the Mother of 13-Year-Old ‘Big Foot’ in Tears With Big Act of Kindness

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most giving NBA legends ever. He is known to gift young basketball players shoes on multiple occasions. He recently gifted a young basketball enthusiast 10 pairs of shoes. Shaquille O’Neal himself wears a size 22 shoe, and when he saw the plight of that young kid who wore a size 18, he could not help himself. 

CBS covered the entire ordeal from Fulton, Atlanta. Shaquille surprised the young man with shoes that would last him a long time. Zach Keith may have just been 13 years of age, but his shoe size was starting to become a hurdle. His mother could not afford to buy him sneakers as the ones in his size were far more expensive. 

Keith’s mom almost teared up when he finally got his hands on a pair of dress shoes. The mother and son were extremely thankful to Shaquille O’Neal for what he had done for them. O’Neal once also bought a young kid a pair of sneakers and a coat that sent him into tears. Shaquille’s giving nature has been a highlight of his career. The youngster Keith would never forget meeting his idol. O’Neal’s gesture was heartfelt and touching, according to Keith’s mother. 

The shoe owner Friedman was the original inspiration for the charitable act. Shaquille O’Neal himself had a lot of difficulties finding shoes to pursue his basketball career. Friedman shoe store would help out whenever Shaq needed sneakers. The same favor was returned by O’Neal to Keith and his mom. It was truly one of the most incredible days for Keith as he looked visibly happy. Keith got a chance to meet his basketball idol, get some shoes and even learn some basketball moves!

Shaquille O’Neal buys 10 pairs of size 18 shoes

The news station CBS covered the entire act of charity. The mother and son were over the moon. Shaquille O’Neal took the mic, shared a few words of encouragement, and told the thought behind what he did and why he did it. 

Shaquille O’Neal said, “Mom couldn’t afford shoes. The kid had big feet. I just kind of reminisced about how that used to be me, my mom, and my dad.”

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O’Neal has always struggled with being tall and having a large shoe size. He has wanted to give back to the community in any way he can. Shaq refused to renew his contract with Reebok as he did not want to sell his shoes at a premium price of $180-$200. Shaquille O’Neal wanted to make a change and better society. Instead, his Shaq brand sells shoes for $40-$50 in stores like Walmart. This is just so everyone can afford to play the sport they love.

O’Neal once handed out over 1000 gifts

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal never misses the opportunity to gift underprivileged kids. He handed out Christmas day gifts to children in need. Every year Shaq dons the hat of Santa clause and helps out the community by putting a smile on kids like Zack Keith’s face.

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Shaq gave away over 1000 PS5s, Nintendos, toys, and clothes for Christmas last year. He refused to take a single present in return for the same. O’Neal is truly one of the most giving NBA legends.