13.07.2026 21:30
Shaquille O'Neal, one of the NBA's legendary names, played basketball at an event in Cologne, Germany. Speaking about his visit to Turkey in recent months, the star said, "I love Turkey very much."
Shaquille O'Neal, one of the unforgettable names in world basketball, expressed his love for Turkey at an event he attended in Cologne, Germany. The legendary former basketball player, who appeared at an organization held at the famous entertainment center Bootshaus in Cologne's Deutz district, made sincere statements.
"I LOVE TURKEY VERY MUCH"
The legendary center, stating that he really liked Turkey which he visited in the past months, said, "I love Turkey very much. Turkey was very beautiful."
HE HAD MET WITH ERDOĞAN
Shaquille O'Neal had met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center in Istanbul last January. During the visit, O'Neal played basketball with President Erdoğan, exchanged signed basketballs as gifts, and took souvenir photos with young athletes.