$400 Million worth NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal spotted at the Las Vegas GP

LA Lakers Legend Shaquille O'Neal is present and spotted at the inaugural Las Vegas GP.

$400 Million worth NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal spotted at the Las Vegas GP

Shaquille O'Neal at the Las Vegas GP Pitlane (via X, @autosport)

The Las Vegas GP is all set to display a grand show before the main race. Rumors suggest that multiple celebrities and sports legends will attend the grand show of the Las Vegas GP. Among the notable athletes at the Nevadan circuit was Shaquille O’Neal, the NBA Legend.

Near the Ferrari Pitlane, they spotted Shaq wearing a black sports jacket and a maroon undershirt. He engaged in an interview with a Sky Sports anchor upon his arrival. Additionally, the LA Lakers Legend took to his Instagram handle, posting a video wherein he catered to the crowd, signing helmets and various objects.

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The 33-million-plus followed NBA Star did not fail to showcase his popularity as multiple fans started lining up around him in an attempt to take a signature or photograph with the Legend. Despite the hectic schedule for the $400 Million worth of Baller, he did not disappoint in attending the grandeur show of the Las Vegas GP.

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However, Shaq’s appearance at the Las Vegas GP wasn’t surprising, considering that the NBA Legend has attended multiple American F1 events. He even awarded the race winner, Max Verstappen, the winning trophy on one occasion.

Shaquille O’Neal has attended various past F1 events in America

The 7’1 Legend has been omnipresent in the American weekends of F1. At the Texas GP, fans spotted Shaq entering the paddock in a Longhorn convertible car. This also turned into a huge meme of the Ex-Basketballer relating to F1 appearances. Subsequently, Shaq presented the podium winners with the trophy in the Texas GP in 2021.

Shaquille O'Neal at the Texas GP.
Shaquille O’Neal at the at the US GP in 2021 (via marca.com)

Shaq, the legendary Baller, and soccer icon David Beckham are set to attend the inaugural Las Vegas GP show and the opening ceremony. The ex-athletes are all set to join the club SI in the grand show before the race.

Shaq’s appearance at the Las Vegas paddock has put smiles on the faces of multiple fans of the Basketball world and the F1 world. As the race lights prepare to glow, Shaq also watches the pre-race show with gleaming and cheerful eyes, as the legend is also a huge fan of motorsports, especially Formula 1.

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