{"id":1445459,"date":"2022-04-19T08:45:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T12:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1445459"},"modified":"2022-04-19T08:45:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T12:45:13","slug":"shaq-has-a-gigantic-heart-is-covering-funeral-costs-for-child-killed-by-stray-bullet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shaq-has-a-gigantic-heart-is-covering-funeral-costs-for-child-killed-by-stray-bullet\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaq Has a Gigantic Heart \u2013 Is Covering Funeral Costs for Child Killed by Stray Bullet"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fshaq-has-a-gigantic-heart-is-covering-funeral-costs-for-child-killed-by-stray-bullet%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1445459&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Basketball icon and star of <em>Kazaam\u00a0<\/em>Shaquille O\u2019Neil is a big man with an even bigger heart. The NBA Hall of Famer is known for his charitable nature off the court as much as he\u2019s known for his backboard shattering play on the court.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Shaq is always looking to help people struggling. So when he heard the story of a three-year-old boy killed by a stray bullet from a gunfight, he stepped up in a big way:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/sports\/shaquille-oneal-funeral-expenses-louisiana-boy-3-victim-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>People<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u201cI\u2019m so sorry for your loss. Me and a pastor friend are going to take care of everything,\u201d O\u2019Neal, an alum of Louisiana State University, said over FaceTime footage obtained by WBRZ. \u201cI\u2019m so sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">According to sources, Shaq will pick up the funeral costs for the family. The three-year-old was killed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. O\u2019Neal played basketball at LSU, which is in Baton Rouge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themix.net\/2022\/01\/shaquille-oneal-gives-hundreds-of-underprivileged-kids-over-1000-christmas-gifts\/\">Shaquille O\u2019Neal Gives Back: Gifts Over 1,000 Christmas Presents To Underprivileged Kids<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><strong>Other Random Acts Of Shaqness<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For those of us who are longtime fans of the Big Aristotle,\u00a0 we know that Shaq is one of the most charitable celebrities out there. He decided long ago to use his power, fame, and money for good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Like creating his own line of affordable basketball shoes for Walmart so everyone can afford to play in athlete-endorsed footwear.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Laugh all you want, the shaq brand has sold over 120 million pairs of affordable shoes to kids at Walmart. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TMaaAFouq8\">pic.twitter.com\/TMaaAFouq8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Motivator (@TheMotivator5) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMotivator5\/status\/719017387144671232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SHAQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SHAQ<\/a> doesn\u2019t care about critics, sold 120 million pairs of affordable shoes at Wal-Mart: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Wy0G0UAb51\">https:\/\/t.co\/Wy0G0UAb51<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BvFdC3Y2YB\">pic.twitter.com\/BvFdC3Y2YB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 SoleCollector.com (@SoleCollector) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SoleCollector\/status\/718752900604903424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 9, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>His \u201cRandom Acts of Shaqness\u201d also include paying off people\u2019s engagement rings on layaway. Look at the emotion on these mens\u2019 faces. That is a look of thankfulness and relief.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SHAQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SHAQ<\/a> noticed a young man buying an engagement ring on layaway so the Big Diesel paid for it \ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m just trying to make people smile. That\u2019s all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>(via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBAonTNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NBAonTNT<\/a>)<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iNTWlnj2mz\">pic.twitter.com\/iNTWlnj2mz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BleacherReport\/status\/1379802747709624320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 7, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"email-signup inarticle\">\n<h4>Subscribe and get our daily emails and follow us on social media.<\/h4>\n<div class=\"terms-privacy\">\n<p>By opting in, you agree to receive emails with the latest in Lifestyle + Entertainment from TellMeNow. Your information will not be shared with or sold to 3rd parties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Shaq surprises total stranger, picks up the tab for his fiancee\u2019s engagement ring as the man negotiated to buy it on layaway.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gyqz2C0SML\">https:\/\/t.co\/gyqz2C0SML<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2hpeJBSPKC\">pic.twitter.com\/2hpeJBSPKC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 KARE 11 (@kare11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kare11\/status\/1380129818885431296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 8, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Shaq is also a big donor to the Boys &#038; Girls Club Of America. Shaq credits the Boys &#038; Girls Club in Newark, New Jersey, with keeping him off the streets and allowing him to shoot hoops in a safe environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">My <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Reebok?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Reebok<\/a> fam just brought a new basketball court to the Boys &#038; Girls Club of Carson, CA. The butterfly mural is inspired by Reebok\u2019s \u201cLife is Not a Spectator Sport\u201d message. As a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Reebok?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Reebok<\/a> partner, I\u2019m proud to see these worlds collide to help the next generation. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WUZTdf6Y4F\">pic.twitter.com\/WUZTdf6Y4F<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 SHAQ.SOL (@SHAQ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SHAQ\/status\/1507404041004929034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 25, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>I\u2019ve always loved Shaq. He\u2019s charismatic and a selfless philanthropist. He has done so much for communities and those who need a helping hand. We need more people like Shaq in this world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you a fan of Shaq? Share your comments and thoughts on Shaq Diesel in the comment section below.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Next, Read This:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themix.net\/2021\/11\/shaq-henry-county-police-reward\/\">Shaq Stands Up For Our Men &#038; Women In Blue<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Basketball icon and star of Kazaam\u00a0Shaquille O\u2019Neil is a big man with an even bigger heart. 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