Newark native Shaquille O’Neal helps unveil revamped basketball court
The four-time NBA champion used to play on the same court as a child. He says Newark's Boys & Girls Club kept him off the streets and dedicated to the game of basketball.
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Jun 13, 2022, 9:29 PM
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legend and Newark native Shaquille O'Neal was back in the Brick City Monday
morning to unveil a revamped basketball court in the city's Clinton Hill
neighborhood.
The
four-time NBA champion used to play on the same court as a child. He says
Newark's Boys & Girls Club kept him off the streets and dedicated to the
game of basketball.
"This
court is for you guys…to come out here and just follow your dreams,” said O’Neal.
“Take it from me – you can be whatever you want to be. I'm you…We come from the
same place."
Shaq
also encouraged the kids to listen to advice from their teachers and parents.
