NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal recently recounted an amusing tale about an unusual experience involving his two Ferraris during a podcast with @beatboxbeverages. Standing 7 feet 1 inch tall, Shaq shared how he attempted to adapt a Ferrari to his towering height, but the endeavor did not go as planned.
In the entertaining story, he revealed that he purchased both a real Ferrari and a salvaged one. In a bid to create a custom car that could accommodate him, he cut the real Ferrari in half and used parts from the salvaged version to stretch it out. “I bought a real Ferrari,” Shaq remembered. “Then I bought a salvaged Ferrari. We cut the real one in half, used pieces of the salvaged one to stretch it… and I still didn’t fit.” After this extensive modification, he even had to remove the top permanently, which gave him a slight increase in space.
The comedic twist came when Shaq decided to take his modified Ferrari for a drive from Miami to Fort Lauderdale, only to encounter an unexpected rainfall on the return trip. “I didn’t read the weather report,” he admitted, explaining that the unroofed car quickly filled with water, rendering it unusable. His light-hearted approach to the mishap sparked laughter among listeners and fans alike, reminding everyone that even sports legends can have mishaps.
This story not only highlights Shaq’s sense of humor but also serves as a relatable reminder that sometimes, even the best intentions don’t lead to success. It reflects a playful spirit and the importance of not taking life too seriously, encouraging fans to embrace their own misadventures with a smile.