Having Grown Up in the Projects, Shaquille O’Neal Reacts to 15000 People Treating Him Like Michael Jackson

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most famous personalities in the basketball world. He’s a millionaire and a lot of his wealth comes from fan engagement as well. Commentating, commercials, podcasts and even acting in movies are some of the things he does. Shaq is known not just across the country but across the globe for his contribution on and off the court. With fans all around, Shaq meets them whenever he goes out of the country.

A lively man in general, meeting fans makes him and his fans happy. Recently, Shaq went to Australia for various events. On his trip there, he met his Australian fans and had a special moment.

Shaquille O’Neal getting the Michael Jackson treatment

Shaquille O’Neal had recently visited Australia for various programs. Post his trip, he returned to his podcast, ‘The Big Podcast, to talk about his trip. There, he shared his experience of the warm welcome he received from fans in Australia.

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He humorously compared his greetings by the fans to the treatment that Michael Jackson used to receive when he would travel anywhere. Being a people’s entertainer, people loved Michael Jackson and he was greeted joyfully by fans around the globe. Shaq said that “It’s humbling“. Similarly, upon his visit to Australia, Shaq was greeted joyfully. This comparison was a bit of a coincidence as well because Michael Jackson’s birthday falls on the 29th of august, a day before the podcast was shot. This was rightfully noticed and brought to light by co-host Nischelle Turner on the podcast.

In addition, he mentioned a meet and greet event for his fans, which was attended by more than 15,000 people. And since it was in a foreign country, it just felt surreal to the Los Angeles Lakers legend. He felt humbled while talking about it and remembered his days of being in the projects to now being known worldwide.

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