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Inter Miami owner David Beckham has been the talk of the town following the release of his Netflix docuseries ‘Beckham’. The show received widespread attention, and it seems like the popularity has reached the ears of NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal. In a recent interview, Shaq praised David for a successful release. The NBA legend has been quite busy as of late. Shaq was present in a charity auction last weekend where he splurged $20000 to gift the prime box for John Legends’ concert to his mother.

While talking about David Beckham’s Netflix special, Shaq was full of praise for the English superstar and his wife. With the release of his docuseries, the Inter Miami owner now stands on a level playing field alongside NBA legend Michael Jordan.

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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was present for a charity fundraiser in Las Vegas last week. While talking about the event, Shaq was asked to share his thoughts on the release of David Beckham’s new Netflix docuseries. The NBA icon was full of praise for the Englishman and his wife as he lauded them for their efforts.

“The Netflix series, kudos to him and his lovely wife, are sharing their secrets. A lot of times a lot of people go through things and they just hold them in. But for him to share his story with the world, I thought that was big of him.” (quotes complied by The Mirror).

Fans have widely appreciated the release of David Beckham’s new docuseries. The show focuses on the life of the English soccer star’s rise as one of the best soccer stars in the world. The series also highlights the ups and downs the couple had along the ride throughout their relationship. With the release of the docuseries, David Beckham is now amongst the likes of Michael Jordan and others who have a Netflix special centered around them.

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Shaquille O’Neal, in the meantime, has been busy with his foundation. He hosted his annual charity gala in Las Vegas last weekend, which was attended by some of the top A-listers.

Shaquille O’Neal splurges big money during his charity auction

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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was present at Las Vegas’s MGM Grand last weekend as he hosted his annual fundraiser. During the charity auction from the event, Shaq splurged a massive $20000 to buy box tickets to John Legend’s concert for his mother. Following the show, the former Lakers star also took to his social media to thank the singer for his mesmerizing performance.

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According to reports, apart from his $20000 gift for his mother, the NBA icon also bid $50000 to win a trip to Bora Bora. He has put in a lot of effort to raise money as part of his fundraisers. His first fundraiser back in 2021 raised a whopping $2.9 million while the second fundraiser last year saw his team raise $3.15 million.

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