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Former professional basketball player/author Shaquille O’Neal speaks on stage during LIVE from the NYPL: Shaquille O’Neal held at the New York Public Library – Stephen A. Schwartzman Building in New York City. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Getty Images)

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Former professional basketball player/author Shaquille O’Neal speaks on stage during LIVE from the NYPL: Shaquille O’Neal held at the New York Public Library – Stephen A. Schwartzman Building in New York City. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Getty Images)
The internet relished over a photo of former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal lifting up the then first lady of California, Anne Gust Brown. But all’s well because seemingly, Anne enjoyed the lift. She later posted the photo in her twitter account with the caption that read ‘Shaq gives me a lift!’.
Shaq gives me a lift! pic.twitter.com/m5l7J1w8lu
— annebgust (@annebgust) September 24, 2013
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Evidently, there’s no stopping the ‘Hobo Master’. This happened when Shaq bought a minor share of the NBA team, Sacramento Kings, back in 2013. The photo was clicked at a restaurant in midtown Sacramento, where Shaq had a meeting with members of the Kings ownership group.
Shaquille O?Neal Buys ?Shaqramento? Kings Shares

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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 14: Shaquille O’Neal attends the ESPN Gala: “30 For 30: This Magic Moment” Screening during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at SVA Theatre on April 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
Two years after retirement, Shaquille O’Neal bought minor shares of Sacramento Kings despite the well-known rivalry between the Kings and Shaq’s former team, Los Angeles Lakers. The former Lakers player had led his team to three consecutive postseason wins over the Kings from 2000-2002. Now, Shaq is looking to be ‘part of something great’.
“What interested me in this deal is the new vision, the new Kings, the new everything. I’ve always wanted to be part of something like this…. It’s going to be great.”?said O’Neal about the team he once called the Sacramento “Queens”.
After becoming the new minor stakeholder of the Kings , O’Neal had to do some damage control. He apologized to the Kings fans at a press conference and said he only did it for marketing purposes.
?I apologize, If you see me around town, come give me a hug, give me a kiss. I?ll do whatever you want.? said Shaq.
O?Neal Sells His Kings Shares
Almost a decade after buying the Sacramento Kings shares, Shaquille O’Neal declared on his twitter account that he has sold his minor stakes as per NBA rules.
. @SacramentoKings @Vivek All love…✌🏿👑 #Shaqramento pic.twitter.com/QJ3gtDcwUO
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 13, 2022
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As per his tweet, the NBA legend had to sell his stakes according to the NBA rules, before starting a new business venture. He went on to thank the fans, the CEO of the Sacramento Kings and the entire organization, and expressed his desire to go back someday. This announcement was made shortly before the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers by 125-116.
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Seven months after selling the Kings shares, Shaq announced his partnership with WynnBet, a legal online sports betting app by Wynn Resorts. Shaq joined the company as an advisor and the new brand ambassador.
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“I love working with my friends at Wynn Resorts and I am so excited to take WynnBET to new heights. Mobile sports betting is having a major moment, and I believe that WynnBET will be a powerful force in the industry.” said O’Neal
Do you think ‘The Big Aristotle’ will buy the Kings stakes again in the future? Let us know!
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