Shaquille O’Neal caused concern among fans after sharing a hospital photo on Sunday. The picture, posted across his social media, depicts him lying in a hospital bed with an IV hooked up to his arm. In a message accompanying the image, O’Neal reassured his TNT colleagues, Candace Parker and Ernie Johnson, that he’s “always watching,” even from the hospital.
TMZ Sports reported that the former NBA star underwent hip surgery and is now in recovery. Sources indicated the procedure aimed to address an issue with his hip and went smoothly as planned. O’Neal, known for his charismatic presence on NBA on TNT, appears to be on the path to recovery following the operation.