Shaquille O’Neal Makes Appearance at Big Chicken Restaurant in Valencia

VALENCIA, SANTA CLARITA, CA, Aug. 5 (KNN) — Former Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal made an appearance Saturday afternoon at his company’s Big Chicken restaurant in the Valencia neighborhood of Santa Clarita.

The 7-foot, 1-inch basketball legend took photos with locals as more than 1,000 people braved heat in excess of the century mark to catch a glimpse of Shaq.

A few fans spoke to Key News Network on camera at the location and expressed their excitement of seeing Shaq in person.

Shaq appeared pleased with the number of fans that showed up at Big Chicken located on the 24000 block of Magic Mountain Parkway.

“Thank you for coming out, I appreciate you very much and I love you,” said Shaq.

Austin Dave, Video Journalist / KNN