Shaq

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Shaq sparks concern with hospital photo (New York Post)

Shaquille O'Neal caused concern among fans when the “NBA on TNT” analyst shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Twitter Sunday night.

“I didn’t want my stomach to be over the belt anymore. I want to have muscles everywhere, and I want to do an underwear ad with my sons [for] Fruit of the Loom, baby,” O’Neal said, adding that he “wants to become a sex symbol.” I’m trying to take it back to 345. [“Impaulsive” podcast.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i39nHfUh2rQ) “I was looking at myself and I had that Charles Barkley retirement body. [his weight loss transformation,](https://nypost.com/2022/10/06/shaquille-oneal-talks-weight-loss-charles-barkley-retirement-body/) revealing that he was motivated to slim down with help from his “NBA on TNT” co-host, Charles Barkley. [red carpet and black-tie dress code](https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/499035/shaquille-oneals-51st-birthday-celebration-will-be-the-sneaker-ball-to-remember-in-atlanta-taking-place-at-the-bank), with the exception of “fly kicks.”

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Shaquille O'Neal sparks concern with worrying hospital photo as ... (The Sun)

SHAQUILLE O'NEAL left his fans concerned after posting a picture asleep in a hospital bed.The NBA icon, 51, uploaded the worrying image late Sunday ni.

Get well big guy and rest." [Page Six](https://pagesix.com/2022/12/26/shaquille-oneal-reveals-40-pound-weight-loss-it-just-fell-off/) how he got back into better shape as the timber just "fell off." [has been on a weight-loss journey](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6997171/shaquille-oneal-body-transformation-nba/) and showed off his results to fans late last year. [NBA champion](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/basketball/) and one of the most dominant centers to have played the game. [Shaq ](https://www.the-sun.com/who/shaquille-oneal/)wrote: "I’m always watching @TurnerSportsEJ and @Candace_Parker miss y’all [NBA ](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/nba/)icon, 51, uploaded the worrying image late Sunday night.

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What happened to Shaq? Shaquille O'Neal's latest hospital pictures ... (Sportskeeda)

Shaquille O'Neal uploaded a photo on Twitter showing himself lying on a hospital bed. Fans of the NBA legend were scared that something serious happened to ...

O'Neal was one of several high-profile athletes and celebrities who was named in a class-action lawsuit for endorsing FTX, the cryptocurrency company that went bankrupt last year. According to the Instagram page @shaqnews and RaphhouseTV on Twitter, Shaquille O'Neal recently underwent hip surgery. Fans of the NBA legend were scared that something serious happened to him as he underwent a medical procedure.

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Shaq Tweets Photo Of Himself In The Hospital, Causes Concern On ... (OutKick)

Shaquille O'Neal caused a little concern online Sunday night with a photo from the hospital. Did Shaq get hip replacement surgery?

The man was a machine on the court. Shaq was a monster. OutKick did not hear Johnson make that claim on a broadcast.

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Shaq sparks concern with hospital bed photo (Fox News)

Shaquille O'Neal tweeted a photo from a hospital bed over the weekend and sparked concerns about his health. However, it was revealed he was in the hospital ...

[CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports) "He was saying, ‘You can do this, you can’t do that, [eat] more vegetables, [your] iron’s low.’ At his peak, the Johnson said O’Neal was having hip replacement surgery. O’Neal's tweet was addressed to NBA broadcaster Ernie Johnson and WNBA superstar Candace Parker, both of whom are taking part in March Madness coverage on various TV channels. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nba/los-angeles-lakers) star.

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Shaq Evokes Concern by Tweeting Photo From Hospital Bed (Sports Illustrated)

Unlike usual cohorts Candace Parker, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson, O'Neal was not scheduled to be one of the analysts covering the NCAA ...

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Shaquille O'Neal On The Mend After Undergoing Hip Surgery (TMZ)

Shaquille O'Neal sparked concern after sharing a photo of him in a hospital bed Sunday, but TMZ Sports has learned he underwent planned hip surgery ... and ...

We're told he's already on the mend. but TMZ Sports has learned the NBA legend simply needed to fix a nagging injury, and he's now doing OK. He added on the pod that he was going to go on a diet to get "shredded" after the surgery ...

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Why Is Shaq in the Hospital? What's Wrong With Shaquille O'Neal ... (StyleCaster)

One Twitter picture later and we have a lot of questions. Basketball fans on Twitter are concerned after one of the GOATs posted a picture of himself on a ...

“I was raised on the mentality that once you get, you must give,” he told When you play, you go to the doctor to get checked and a physical, right? Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale. “I didn’t know what the difference between a carb and a protein, at 50 years old I never knew. I call myself the CFO: Chief Fun Officer; I just like seeing people happy.” “I lost 40 pounds,” Shaq shared with the outlet. And landing as you get older, it gets harder and harder.” This prompted co-host Nischelle Turner to bring up the video of Shaq and one of his sons dunking at the gym. But if you can, start off by walking 30 minutes a day,” he said. But I ain’t played in 11, years so if I’m not playing, what would I go to the doctor for, right?” he said. They were told he was already on the mend. The former Lakers star didn’t list down a reason why he was in a hospital bed, but it met some concerns from fans. Basketball fans on Twitter are concerned after one of the GOATs posted a picture of himself on a hospital bed.

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Shaq hip surgery confirmed after hospital photo post (Reuters)

Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal has had hip surgery, Broadcaster TNT said on Monday, after the four-time NBA champion gave fans a fright by posting a photo ...

A spokesperson for TNT confirmed the surgery to Reuters. "I'm always watching," the 51-year-old wrote on Twitter, with a photo of himself in a hospital gown. March 20 (Reuters) - Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal has had hip surgery, Broadcaster TNT said on Monday, after the four-time NBA champion gave fans a fright by posting a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed.

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Shaq on the mend after hip procedure, report says (BRProud.com)

A recent tweet from Shaquille O'Neal's account showed the four-time NBA Champion lying down in a hospital bed.

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Shaq Gives Health Update With Photo From Hospital Bed (Parade Magazine)

On Sunday, March 19, Shaquille O'Neal shared a picture of himself post-hip surgery, sparking some fan concerns. Thankfully, there's no reason to worry.

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Shaq sparks concern with hospital bed tweet: "I'm always watching" (CBS News)

Shaq's fellow sportscaster Ernie Johnson has assured The Big Aristotle's fans that the icon was just "getting a new hip."

before wishing him the best in his recovery. But sportscaster Ernie Johnson has assured Shaq's fans that the icon was just "getting a new hip." [tweeted](https://twitter.com/SHAQ/status/1637591834930061313) at Parker directly, referencing her newscast with Johnson from that night: "BARBECUE CHICKEN ALERT BARBECUE CHICKEN ALERT," after Parker used the phrase on-air.

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'No need to worry': Shaq offers update after surgery (fox8.com)

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal posted a photo of himself in a hospital bed Sunday on social media, worrying some fans.

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Magic Starting 5: Shaq in Hospital; Orlando Back Home vs. Wizards (Sports Illustrated)

"Orlando Magic legend Shaquille O'Neal took to Twitter Sunday night, posting a photo of himself in a hospital bed. The 2016 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ...

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'No need to worry': TNT's Shaquille O'Neal sidelined by surgery (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

After scaring NBA fans with a hospital photo, Shaq said he was “fine” and recovering from surgery.

[Sielski wrote.](https://www.inquirer.com/college-sports/villanova/march-madness-jay-wright-villanova-cbs-charles-barkley-20230320.html)“He has been that good as an analyst, for CBS and Turner Sports, during this season and in this Tournament, sharp and smart and comfortable.” [The Washington Commanders couldn’t come to a deal with NBC Sports Washington](https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/Newsletter-Media/2023/03/20.aspx), which means the network will stop airing studio shows in April, according to Sports Business Daily’s John Ourand. [ESPN knew announcer Troy Aikman wanted a new producer, but didn’t explicitly tell the network to replace Dean](https://nypost.com/2023/03/20/why-espn-shook-up-monday-night-football-with-joe-buck-troy-aikman/). Stephanie Druley, ESPN’s head of studio and event production, pushed back hard against that, [telling Awful Announcing in a statement,](https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/troy-aikman-mnf-crew-relationship-shakeup.html)“We can say unequivocally this decision was made solely by me and our management team. “He would be nuts to go back,” According to the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand, According to Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski, former Villanova coach turned broadcaster Jay Wright. No one knows.” ESPN has gone through several rounds of layoffs in recent years, “Hell, for all I know, I might be one of them,” First Take host Stephen A. The chicken joint is expected to open next month. The NBA playoffs begin April 15. Abdelnaby walked away with More layoffs are coming to ESPN as part of larger cutbacks by parent company Disney.

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Shaq Explains Photo He Posted of Himself in the Hospital (Today.com)

Shaquille O'Neal explained in a tweet why he shared a photo of him in a hospital bed.

“I need to lose about 20 more, but impressive.” but no need to worry and yes i’m fine.” And lastly no need to worry, just had to get some BBL WORK AKA #hipreplacement,” he captioned the clip, using some shorthand for a Brazilian butt lift.

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Shaq says he's ok after sharing hospital photo; jokes about surgery ... (WOKV)

A BBL is a Brazilian butt lift, a cosmetic procedure that transfers fat from the hips, abdomen, lower back and thighs into the buttocks.

“I didn’t know what the difference between a carb and a protein, at 50 years old I never knew. He said he had lost 40 pounds and hopes to lose another 20. “To all the people who are worried and concerned, first off, let me say thank you,” O’Neal tweeted.

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Shaq updates concerned fans on health after hip replacement surgery (Fox News)

Shaquille O'Neal sparked concerns on Sunday when he tweeted a photo from a hospital bed but it appeared all was OK, according to the NBA legend.

[ANTHONY DAVIS TAKES BLAME FOR LAKERS' MELTDOWN IN BUZZER-BEATER LOSS TO MAVS: 'THE LAST PLAY WAS MY FAULT'](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/anthony-davis-takes-blame-for-lakers-meltdown-in-buzzer-beater-loss-to-mavs) [CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports) "He was saying, ‘You can do this, you can’t do that, [eat] more vegetables, [your] iron’s low.’ At his peak, the NBA center was 325 pounds standing at 7-foot-1. but no need to worry and yes i’m fine," O’Neal wrote. And lastly no need to worry, just had to get some BBL WORK AKA #hipreplacement.

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Shaq Shares Surgery Details After Causing Panic With Hospital Photo (Parade Magazine)

Shaquille O'Neal made light of his hip replacement surgery by checking in with his loyal fans and even sharing a joke about the recent operation.

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Did Shaq Get A Brazilian Butt Lift? (OutKick)

Shaquille O'Neal gives a hospital update after getting a hip replacement.

“I didn’t know what the difference between a carb and a protein, at 50 years old I never knew. He also included a hilarious but absolutely ABSURD video of him hiking his shorts up from years ago when he was on the Lakers in front of teammate Rick Fox. The 7-foot-1, 324lbs Hall of Fame center joked with fans earlier today in a Tweet as he explained his absence from NBA on TNT.

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