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‘Celebrities are crazy,’ basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal declares: ‘I denounce my celebrity-ness’

ALEX NITZBERG | September 27, 2021

Read more at https://www.theblaze.com/news/celebrities-are-crazy-basketball-legend-shaqille-o-neal-says-i-denounce-my-celebrity-ness-today/

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Former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal told the New York Post that he is denouncing his “celebrity-ness.”

“Celebrities are crazy,” he said. “How they treat people, what they do, what they say.”

But Shaq noted, “That’s never been me,” and said that he does not want to be viewed in that way.

O’Neal does not believe that his wealth and success make him better than other people. He described himself as a “regular person,” who “made it.”

“But just because I made it don’t mean I’m bigger than you,” said the 7-foot-1 NBA legend. “Just cuz I have more money than you don’t mean that I’m better than you. I’ve never been that way and I never will be that way.”

Shaq said “celebrities are goin freakin crazy,” noting, “I don’t wanna be one. I denounce my celebrity-ness today.”

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His down-to-earth take could be refreshing to many Americans who have grown weary with celebrity culture in the U.S. and the haughty spirit exhibited by some stars. And while Shaq has been tremendously successful in the NBA and beyond, he has also been very generous with his wealth, doing many random acts of kindness for strangers.

This Saturday, the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation is hosting a fundraising gala in Las Vegas that will feature performers, including Kelly Clarkson, Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, and others.

“For as long as I can remember, giving back has been instilled in my family. When I started my Foundation in 2019, I wanted to help kids in need by giving them resources, opportunities and most importantly, hope. This past year has been especially tough on our youth. But we can change that,” Shaq said in a letter posted on his foundation’s website.

“Join me on October 2nd for The Event, the inaugural fundraising gala for The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation. Be a part of our history as we mark this unforgettable occasion. We have an incredible evening in store, with performances you won’t see anywhere else. Your support will impact the lives of underserved children in Las Vegas, Atlanta and beyond. Together we will raise funds for a great cause, but we will also have a great time doing it,” Shaq said.

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Shaquille O’Neal SHOCKS Liberals With His Unpopular Opinion


Reported by Simon Daily

URL of the original posting site: https://fearandblood.com/national/shaquille-oneal-surprises-liberals-pro-gun-opinion/

Outspoken Celebrities seem to have a tendency to be Liberal, and athletes even more so. It was a surprise when former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal spoke out against Gun Control. The Former basketball player had this to say in a recent interview WABC hosted.

“You’ve got a lot of people talking about getting these guns off the streets. The only problem with that is, there’s 15 million of them out there already on the streets. And then another problem is if you ban them, then you’re going to create an underground market, and the gun collectors, you know, it’s going to become more valuable.” 

O’Neal simply wants to keep kids safe.

“The government should give law enforcement more money, Give more money, you recruit more people, and the guys that are not ready to go on the streets, you put them in front of the schools.”

As you can imagine this perspective from an athlete is unexpected especially with NFL players having such an opposing view with the kneeling and protest of police. But O’Neal has more than just a respect for the men in blue he also is an active reserve officer.

According to The Conservative Tribune.

“O’Neal is a professional basketball player with a well-known respect for the law. He’s been a reserve police officer for Florida in Miami Beach and Golden Beach; for Tempe, Arizona; and for California for the Port of Los Angeles, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

He’s even planning a run for sheriff in Henry County, Georgia, in 2020, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Seeing a successful black athlete who wants to be part of law enforcement probably drives liberals even crazier than O’Neal’s stance on cops in schools.”

See, now this is a real Athlete and someone kids should look up to. Despite making ridiculous money playing basketball he is now working outside of the limelight in a career that is all about serving and protect his community.

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