Dallas Woman Meets Shaq In Target. She Can't Believe What He Says Next

A woman is in shock after she and her little sister ran into Shaquille O’Neal at a Dallas-area Target. She tried to return money he dropped—only to get her act of kindness returned twice over.

TikTok creator Amberly (@amberly2929) posted a video about the interaction on Monday. “Guys tell me why I’m at Target in Rockwall and I just met Shaq O’Neal and he dropped $100,” she says to start the video.

She explains that she noticed O’Neal dropped a $100 bill. “And I was like, ‘Hey, sir, you dropped your money,’” she recalls. “He’s like, ‘Oh, your money? That’s your money now.’ And I’m with my little sister and he goes, ‘Oh, is that your little sister.’ I was like, ‘Yeah, that’s my little sister.’ He’s like, ‘Another one, for her. Don’t be taking money from strangers.’ I was like, ‘Are you sure?’”

She then posts a photo of the three parties. O’Neal is wearing a black hoodie and black sunglasses.

Viewers React to Shaq’s Dallas-Sized Act of Kindness

In the comments section of the video, viewers praised O’Neal’s random act of kindness in a Dallas-area Target.

“May Shaq’s pockets never run dry,” one person said.

Several people posted photos with O’Neal and told recent stories of him helping friends or family members. One person said, “Shaq gave $700 to my coworker a few days ago.” The comment was accompanied by a photo of O’Neal and the coworker.

Others commented on the frequency of O’Neal’s Dallas-area sightings. “No. 1, Shaq lives there. No. 2. I’ve seen Shaq give grandmas and moms with kids $100,” wrote one person. “He is incredibly kind and generous. One of my favorite celebrities.”

Does Shaquille O’Neal Live in the Dallas Area?

O’Neal is often sighted in the Dallas area because he maintains a home there and even plans to move there full time in the near future. He discussed his plans in an interview with WFAA last summer, saying that he hopes to eventually spend at least three-quarters of the year in Dallas. He even listed Rockwall as one of the suburbs that he frequents.

Even more well known are O’Neal’s extensive charitable efforts and untold number of good deeds in public, which he attributed in 2021 to his modest upbringing and desire to remain connected with everyday people.

Those acts of kindness include purchasing equipment and transportation for underprivileged athletes, helping a man in a jewelry store buy his girlfriend an engagement ring, and even buying appliances for a family at Home Depot. There are undoubtedly other stories out there that weren’t publicized or posted to social media.

The habit might be partially inspired by long-time San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich donating three size 20 shoes to O’Neal as a kid. Popovich, now retired, is also well-known for his generosity.

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Patch Texas contacted Amberly via TikTok comment and direct message for comment. We also contacted O’Neal via representative for comment.