A gigantic banner emblazoned with a purple and gold Superman logo hung in front of the LSU men’s basketball practice facility Thursday.
In front of the banner sat a massive object veiled in a billowing white cloak.
When Shaquille O’Neal, who dons the Superman logo on his left bicep, removed the cloak, the statue designed in his likeness nearly evoked tears from the former LSU basketball star. Video
“You almost caught me off guard,” O’Neal said at a press conference after the ceremony. “I almost cried when I saw how big it was, but I had to man up. This right here would probably be top two [days of my life]. I’ve won a lot of championships and got a lot of awards, but I don’t think anything will compare to this