Shaq Gets Emotional Watching Daughter Me'Arah O'Neal Play in McDonald's All-American Game

Tom Dierberger | Apr 2, 2024

Former Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal looks on before a broadcast of Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals. / Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Shaquille O'Neal enjoyed a special moment on the TNT broadcast Tuesday night.

Before a tilt between the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder, the TNT crew featuring broadcaster Adam Lefkoe, former NBA player Jamal Crawford and WNBA star Candace Parker broke down film from the 2024 McDonald's All-American Girls Game on Tuesday.

O'Neal's youngest daughter, Me'Arah O'Neal, was selected to play in the annual basketball showcase. Just like her dad in 1989.

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O'Neal then got emotional as he discussed his daughter's growth on the court. Me'Arah O'Neal scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds in the contest.

"I'm proud of her," O'Neal said. "I'm proud of all my children."

O'Neal then thanked Parker for paving the way for his daughter in the growing game of women's basketball.

"Watching him watch her in the back, doing work—there's nothing like watching your kids play," Parker said. "It shows in his eyes."

"You're going to make me cry, Candace. Go to break," O'Neal jokingly said to the production truck.

What a special moment.