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Shaquille O'Neal is no stranger to viral moments, whether it's sharing stories about his pre-game habits during his Lakers years, being the subject of wild rumors, or explaining why he doesn't want his daughters dating NBA players. This week, he made headlines again.
A photo of Shaq with a Hooters waitress surfaced on Monday morning, quickly going viral and reigniting conversations about his larger-than-life personality and sense of humor.
"When @shaq visits Hooters, it's more than a big deal," posted the official Hooters Instagram .
"Shaq is spotted dunking wings and giving back at the Hooters of Garland Police Never Walk Alone Charity Fishing Tournament sponsored by Bass Pro."
With the NBA regular season still a few weeks away, Shaq has had some downtime. But soon enough, he'll be back on screen, bringing his trademark energy and humor to TNT's Inside the NBA.
The bet with Angel Reese
Last week, former LSU basketball star Angel Reese playfully bet O'Neal $100,000 on whether he could make a free throw, a light-hearted moment captured in a video she shared on her Instagram Story on Wednesday.
Despite his well-known struggles with free throws during his NBA career, O'Neal defied expectations and sunk the shot, to the surprise and delight of everyone in the gym.
Reese, known for her confident and fun personality, burst into laughter and cheers as the people around them reacted with surprise, yelling and "ooohing" in the background. Over the video, she humorously wrote, "I guess I owe him $100k," alongside a crying laughing emoji, acknowledging her lost bet.
The two, who share a close bond-Reese affectionately calls O'Neal "uncle"-appeared to be filming something in the gym, adding to the lighthearted atmosphere.