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Shaq Gives ‘Baq’ To Hoopsters
Shaquille O’Neal may be best known for his basketball career, mov-
from the big man himself. “It’s very rewarding to me on a personal level, as I have lived in Las Vegas and know firsthand the tough times that these areas have gone through in the past,” says O’Neal. “It is our hope this community can come together to use this
That swish led to the roars of the crowd and 100 laptops are now on the way!
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ie and television appearances, and his larger-than-life 7-foot- 1-inch frame. But here on the Ninth Island, the Las Vegas resident is also known for his big heart.
While more shows contin- ue to make their way to Vegas, including Metallica on Feb. 25 and Billy Joel on Feb. 26 (both concerts taking place at Alle- giant Stadium), some shows are being canceled, at least for the moment.
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Recently, the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation partnered with IcyHot to refurbish bas- ketball courts in a North Las Vegas neighborhood. The donation of $200,000 is a part of the “Comebaq Courts” pro- gram that renovates existing public basketball courts so that youth across the country have safe places to hone their
Shaquille O’Neal speaks encouraging words to more than 100 youth who attended the “Comebaq Courts” event. PHOTO COURTESY MELISSA WARREN OF THE WARREN GROUP
space for years to come.”
O’ Neal not only spoke to the area youth who attended the event, but also invited Howard Hughes Corp. and IcyHot to join him in pur- chasing laptops for the 100 kids participating in the 3-on- 3 basketball tournament after one of the players sank a free
basketball skills.
One of those places — The
Wayne Newton, scheduled to perform at a new venue at The Flamingo Hotel and Ca- sino, and Celine Dion, slated to begin a residency at Resorts World Las Vegas, have both
Shaq Courts at Doolittle — was the site of a celebration that included an appearance
throw.
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