Shaquille O'Neal's Extremely Classy Gesture Makes Headlines

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Shaquille O'Neal is a larger than life figure and has been for most of the last three decades. He's one of the greatest and most dominant players in NBA history, and he's made even more fans with his massive personality.

O'Neal is known for his career as a businessman and basketball analyst, but there have also been tales of his extreme generosity for random people he meets on his travels. That kindness was on full display last week as O'Neal surprised a random group of women at a store on Staten Island.

After running into the store to use the restroom, O'Neal bought dresses for an entire bridal party as well as for a young girl ahead of her quinceañera.

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"LOOK WHO’S IN THE HOUSE TODAY. Shaq the ONE & ONLY stopped into O'Couture Boutique today,” the business said on Instagram.

"We don’t lie when we say this is the best place to be in NYC. With Shaq in the building everyone gets a dress!! Shaq Thank you for coming in and truly making the employees and customers day! Always a fun day here a O’Couture."

This isn't the first time O'Neal has been recognized for an act of generosity. He once paid for a man's funeral, gave a waitress a $4,000 tip and purchased an engagement ring for someone he had only met that day.

O'Neal retired in 2011 after an illustrious NBA career with six different teams. He won four NBA championships - three in succession with the Los Angeles Lakers in the early 2000's. O'Neal was also a three-time Finals MVP, one-time league MVP and a 15-time All-Star.

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After retiring, he's tried his hand at a variety of different professions. He's been a reserve police officer, sheriff's deputy, DJ, professional wrestler and celebrity endorser. O'Neal has appeared in a variety of advertisements, films and television shows.

According to Complex, he was in Staten Island to film a new series called "Gravesend." While running into the store, he decided to surprise the women shopping by purchasing the dresses they shopped for.

As O'Neal's off court adventures continue, we'll see what's next in store for the all-time great.

Shaquille O'Neal's Extremely Classy Gesture Makes Headlines first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 9, 2025