Shaquille O’Neal had his fans concerned when he posted a photo of himself from a hospital bed.
The Newark native who stands at a whopping seven-foot-one-inch tall and has won four NBA titles in a Hall of Fame career could be seen hooked up to machines. Of course, this made many wonder what was wrong. Along with the photo, O’Neal wrote, “i’m always watching @TurnerSportsEJ and @Candace_Parker miss y’all,” and comments started pouring in.
O’Neal then decided to reveal the real reason behind his hospitalization, but he did it his way and joked that he was going under BBL treatment, which stands for ‘Brazilian butt lift,’ and made many laugh.
“To all the people who are concerned. First let me start off by saying thank you,” he began his March 20 Instagram post. “And lastly i am fine. Just had to get some BBL work done aka #hipreplacement. but yes i am fine no need to worry.”
As expected, this gathered the amusement of many. “Lol Sending get well wishes for a speedy & healthy recovery,” one of his fans commented. Meanwhile, another dubbed the NBA player “Cheekquille O’Neal.”
O’Neal managed to lose a significant amount of weight after a close friend of his confronted him about his figure.
His career has been an impressive one and he’s considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.
We wish him speedy recovery.
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Shaquille O’Neal had his fans worried when he shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed recently. The towering NBA legend, known for his four NBA titles and Hall of Fame career, had fans speculating about his health as he was hooked up to machines in the photo. Concerned comments flooded in as fans wondered what could be wrong with the beloved athlete.
However, O’Neal quickly put everyone’s fears to rest with his characteristic humor. In a follow-up Instagram post, he revealed that he was just undergoing hip replacement surgery, jokingly referring to it as a BBL treatment (Brazilian butt lift). Fans couldn’t help but laugh at his lighthearted approach to the situation, with one even dubbing him “Cheekquille O’Neal.”
Despite his recent health concerns, O’Neal has been on an impressive journey to better health. After a friend confronted him about his weight, the basketball star managed to shed a significant amount of pounds, showcasing his dedication to his well-being.
Throughout his illustrious career, O’Neal has remained a fan favorite and is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. His impact on the sport of basketball and popular culture as a whole is undeniable, and fans were quick to send their well wishes for a speedy recovery after his hospitalization.
As we wait for O’Neal to make a full recovery, let’s continue to show our support for the iconic athlete. Share this article with your friends and family to spread the word about Shaquille O’Neal’s health journey and send him positive vibes during this time. Get well soon, Shaq!