LA Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal Shows His Support for New York Mets in a Unique Way

Currently, the New York Mets are running riots in the ongoing MLB season. Right from the start of the season, the Mets have been the most consistent team in the National League. The change in their ownership has done wonders for the National League leaders.

Given their domination in the 2022 season, the New York Mets have also attracted a few celebrity fans. After WWE icon John Cena, the NBA legend, Shaquille O’Neal, is the latest member to support the Buck Showalter-led team. 

And why not? The Mets have dominated every opponent of the National League, including the LA Dodgers and Atlanta Braves. However, it has not been as easy as it sounds. Because the Mets have also suffered a number of injuries to their players.

Shaquille O’Neal shows up for the New York Mets

Shaquille O’Neal does not need any introduction. With a career that spanned over two decades, the LA Lakers conquered the NBA. He is in the same company as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Such was the player he was in his prime.

Talking about his recent activity, Shaq indirectly revealed the name of the MLB team he is rooting for in the 2022 season. And it is none other than the Steven Cohen-owned, the New York Mets.

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Yes! The NBA legend showed up in a New York Mets’ gear. Taking to Twitter, Citi Field tweeted a picture of Shaq donning a Mets cap.

The caption reads, “That Mets hat looks good on you, Shaq.”

What are the secrets behind the Mets’ successful run in 2022?

Although the New York Mets made a couple of notable signings in the 2022 free agency, the best signing appears to be their manager. When the season kicked off, the Mets suffered a major setback with the injury of their starting pitcher, Jacob deGrom.

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Not only deGrom, but the Mets also lost their marquee player, Max Scherzer, for a couple of months due to injury. However, Buck Showalter kept his team together and maintained the team’s position.

With 39 wins out of 61 games, the New York Mets are at the top of the National League. And it will not be a surprise if they end up winning a couple of titles by the end of the season.