LeBron James’ influence is not only on the NBA court; he’s also a trendsetter on social media, and this time it was the turn of Shaqir O’Neal, son of the legendary Shaquille O’Neal, to capture his attention.
In an electrifying moment, Shaqir, now playing for the Florida A&M Rattlers, starred in a spectacular two-handed dunk after a baseline cut in a matchup against Maryland.
Shaqir O’Neal has begun to break through in the NCAA after two difficult seasons with Texas Southern, where he saw limited minutes and averaged just 1.6 points per game.
With his recent transfer to Florida A&M, Shaqir has gained more prominence, including his place in the starting five, and this memorable highlight shows he’s ready to make some noise in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Although his team was crushed by the Terrapins 84-53, the play did not go unnoticed and went viral, attracting the eyes of LeBron, who did not hesitate to share the moment on his Instagram story with a simple but powerful reaction that sparked excitement among his followers.
LeBron James’ approval is not only a boost for Shaqir, but highlights how the next generation of stars is under the eyes of basketball greats.