Shaquille O’Neal, known for his basketball success and motivational speeches, captured the admiration of countless individuals through his remarkable display of empathy. As a father to six kids, he has some experience comforting babies. It was seen when he was recently giving an interview on stage and a baby from the audience started crying. In the video posted on Instagram, as Shaquille heard the baby cry, he said into his mic, “I’m sorry, little baby, where are you? Don’t you cry, you little baby?” “I love you, I love babies. Can I see that baby? Can you bring that baby up?” he continued, as reported by Goal Cast.
Then, the baby’s father got his little girl to the stage, where Shaquille held and comforted her. The baby stopped crying and looked at the crowd. “Babies love Uncle Shaq. I’m sorry,” he quipped. “You wanna go to the club too? Hey, babysitting gonna cost you $200. All right, love you. Love you, baby.” He also asked her name and then he handed her back. “Love you, Mia,” he added. And then, he continued his interview in his usual fashion.
Moreover, he is also on friendly terms with both his exes, Shaunie O’Neal and Arnetta Yardbourgh. They are also the moms of his kids. “I have two wonderful women that have given me beautiful, gorgeous children, I have to protect, and I have to provide, and I have to love them forever,” he said in an interview with the Pivot Podcast.