Former basketball player Shaquille O'Neal pays for stranger’s engagement ring. Watch
A video showcasing Shaquille O'Neal paying for the ring is now going all kinds of viral.
A video showcasing former basketball player Shaquille O'Neal paying for a stranger’s engagement ring has now gone all kinds of viral online. During a segment on NBA on TNT, a show on which O'Neal appears as an analyst, he also shared the reason behind his gesture. His humble answer may win your heart.
The video in which O'Neal is seen paying for the ring is now being shared by many. Just like this post shared on Instagram with the caption “REAL one! Out of no where The Big Fella decided to pay for this young man’s engagement ring. To be blessed you have to bless others!”
Check out the video:
In the NBA on TNT video, O'Neal says that he was in a jewelry store when he heard a man saying “Hey, how much do I owe to pay off my ring?” to a store employee. That is when he decided to pay for it himself.
“I didn't mean for that to get out because I don't do it for that," he further says in the video. Then he goes on to explain the incident and ends the video by saying "I'm just trying to make people smile, that's all."
Take a look at the clip:
Both the posts received tons of appreciative comments from people.
What do you think of the videos?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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