Shaq surprises a family of 11 with two brand-new cars, but his generosity doesn’t stop there.
Shaquille O’Neal is arguably one of the most renowned basketball players ever. His fame stems not only from his exceptional skills on the court but also from his remarkable generosity!
Throughout the years, numerous stories have surfaced showcasing Shaq’s generosity. He is frequently spotted covering strangers’ restaurant bills and leaving substantial tips for the staff.
The Collins Kids is a well-known Instagram account featuring a family with nine siblings. Shaq is openly friends with the family and often spends time with them.
Managed by Karissa, the mother of nine, the Instagram account has garnered over 350,000 followers. Shaq had been communicating with the family through Instagram and visited them earlier this year.
During his initial visit, he spent quality time with the children, showing them affection. Karissa later posted about the experience: “He came in and played ‘Watch Ya Mouth’ with the kids, loved on them, encouraged them, entertained them, took pics with them, gave them gifts, encouraged us as parents, and just showed us so much love.”
Although this heartwarming interaction was more than enough for the family, the legendary athlete had more in store. A few months later, he contacted them again and surprised them with a dinner invitation. “Last night we had a surprise visit from Shaq. He took us to dinner as a family at Babe’s Chicken. It was so much fun to just hang out and eat dinner with him,” Karissa shared.
Once more, while this gesture delighted the family, the NBA star had even bigger plans. The following day, he took them to a Mercedes dealership and ordered a custom 15-passenger van for them, which they were set to receive in mid-July.
The family was astonished by his generosity, and the children were overjoyed, hugging their hero repeatedly.
But Shaq’s kindness didn’t stop there! The family dined with the NBA legend once more, and they noted how he spread joy throughout the evening.
“He then took us to dinner at Rainforest Café, where he paid for another table’s entire meal—not knowing they were from out of state and here on missions. And then he tipped our waitress $1,000 after her car broke down today,” Karissa recounted.
During their second dinner, Shaq learned that the father of nine was experiencing problems with his truck’s air conditioning and heating, which hadn’t been working properly for some time.
Without hesitation, Shaq knew what to do. He took the family to a Ford dealership and purchased a new truck for the dad!
The family felt incredibly blessed! Beyond his generous gifts, Shaquille O’Neal spent quality time with them, for which they were immensely grateful.
Karissa wrote, “He also spent time encouraging us, loving on our children, and speaking life into our family.”
Shaquille O’Neal is undoubtedly a remarkable person. Not everyone with his level of wealth is as generous.