Shaquille O’Neal has once again shown his skills off the basketball court. But this time against his fellow coworkers. It’s been 21 years since Big Diesel became a police officer. Of course, he doesn’t do it for the income. Even after amassing over 400 million, Shaquille O’Neal has remained a humble human being. He always wants to do everything he can to give back to the community.
In pursuit of doing so, the 4x NBA champion held his annual event to raise funds for the Henry County Sheriff’s Department. With people across the industry joining the Lakers legend, Shaq hilariously showed off his skills on the golf course.
The annual tournament hosted by Shaquille O’Neal
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In 2021, Shaq joined the Henry County Sheriff’s Department as director of community relations. Reginald B. Scandrett is the first African-American sheriff in the history of Henry County. A few days ago, Shaq held his annual celebrity golf tournament to raise money for the Henry County Sheriff’s Department. The event is called Shaquille O’Neal’s I Stand With Scan.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 11: Shaquille O’Neal attends as The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation & Icy Hot unveil the latest “Comebaq Court” at Shaq’s Boys & Girls Club on May 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Icy hot)The event was held on October 16 with an entry fee of $250 per person. There were also golf lessons for first-timers who had to pay 150 dollars for the session. Celebrities and influencers also joined Shaq for the tournament.
Professional real estate agent Connor Brookman posted a video of Shaq taking a swing on the golf course. It looks like Big Aristotle‘s form has gotten better. Shaq had a good swing, struck the ball cleanly without touching the ground, and sent it flying.
After the swing, O’Neal shouted in gladiator fashion, “Are you not entertained?” while looking at his opponents.
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Influencers were also at the event. Beau Brown, who is 7’1, appropriately dubbed ‘the tallest vlogger on YouTube’, makes videos and short-form content showing the difference in lifestyle when someone is that tall. He got the opportunity to meet fellow 7-f00ter Shaquille O’Neal.
Brown later posted the video on Instagram. According to Beau, it’s the first time in his life that he felt he is shorter than someone.
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The event started at 8 in the morning. At 10, it was tea time, and food was organized by Nana Chicken and Waffles. Shaq continues to do his work with law enforcement, which he started off 21 years ago.
Shaquille O’Neal’s $1 career
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In 2002, when Big Diesel was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, he was sworn in as a reserve officer for the Los Angeles Port Police.
In 2005, when he was with the Miami Heat, he was sworn in as a reserve officer in Miami as well. Even after retirement, Shaq stayed close to law enforcement, as in 2016, he was sworn in as a sheriff’s deputy in Jonesboro, Georgia.
He takes an annual salary of $1 for his work with law enforcement.
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Shaq still helps out in any way he can for the police departments. Apart from his fundraiser event, he also does commercials for the police force to get new recruits.