At 7-foot-1, there aren’t many who can say they have the privilege of being taller than NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. There is one in Gainesville, Florida, though, that can not only say he’s taller, but he can say he towers over the hall-of-famer.
Florida Gators freshman center Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 freshman center, recently teamed up with O’Neal in a nine-second skit showcasing the two’s heights. The video, originally shared by the account PasionBasketNBA on X, can be viewed below.
Shaq meets Florida #Gators center Oliver Rioux. pic.twitter.com/A2KCkUX0Ba
— OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news (@onlygators) January 12, 2025
Rioux has quickly become a fan-favorite among college basketball fans due to his record-breaking height. The 7-foot-9 Canadian is the Guiness World Record holder for tallest teenager, and the attention that comes with his height is something that he doesn’t shy away from…