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There are levels to greatness in the NBA. However, when you are the cream of the crop like Shaquille O’Neal, chasing that feeling of accomplishment is a necessity. Throughout his career, O’Neal dominated. While he won 4 championships in his career, he excelled afterward as well. Even though he set up shop in multiple avenues, one of them is closer to his heart than the others.

Unfortunately, for some fans, this was a brutal reality. After all, colliding with a 7-foot, 300-pound behemoth might not have been the ideal experience.

Shaquille O’Neal at Tomorrowland

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The Los Angeles Lakers legend has enjoyed a remarkable post-retirement career. Whether as an entertainer or sports analyst, Shaq has succeeded at every venture. In fact, he’s been so excellent that he drew praise from another LA great. However, his one true dream was to return to the music industry. And, as Diesel,?he surely has.

Regularly, major shows see the Miami Heat legend express his talents as a jockey. However, for Shaq, the fire rekindled due to a trip to Tomorrowland.

Speaking to a Croatian network ahead of his performance, O’Neal spoke about his experience at the show. “I went to a concert called Tomorrowland…It was half a million people out there, jumping up and down. And, it made me feel like I was at a parade. And, I needed that feeling again. So, I was like I think I can do it.”?

Having caused 4 championship parades in his career, one can imagine the feeling?Big Diesel?was chasing.

However, the video that looped over the conversation sees the big man in a shoving contest with people. While meant as a joke, the giant gets into a pushing fight with singular, as well as groups of people. Yet, the experience remains a core memory for him.

But, the business expert also has an eye for marketing. Even while telling this story, he did not fail to plug his upcoming show in Croatia.

Shaq is all praise for Croatia

In the conversation about his time as a DJ, Shaq of course, plugged his upcoming appearance.

Explaining what the experience was going to be like, Shaq sought to draw comparisons. “We’re going to experience game seven.”

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Shaq versus the Joker. That type of energy. Everyone knows O’Nealovich loves the Croatian people. Played with a lot of Croatian, played against a lot of great Croatian players. Every time I’ve come here, the Croatian people have been very, very hospitable.”

While his show at Club Revelin in Dubrovnik was a success, it shouldn’t come as any surprise. Last year, when the big played a set in Croatia, he brought out the superstar Luka Doncic!

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No doubt, Shaq’s popularity remains immense. His ability to adapt to different cultures?further increased his marketability. As a result, the international sensation is a genuine household name, apparently, even in Croatia.

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