Unexpected Meeting: Erdogan Receives Shaquille O'Neal in Turkey

Shaquille O'Neal made an unexpected visit to Turkey and met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul. The meeting took place at the Turkish Basketball Development Center. The NBA legend and current game commentator spoke with Erdogan, who was wearing sportswear. During the meeting, they signed basketballs and posed for photos. The visit of Shaquille O'Neal to Turkey and his meeting with Erdogan caused a sensation in the Turkish media, combining the worlds of sports and politics. No further details have been released regarding the content of the discussion between the two men, but the meeting appears to have been friendly.