NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was spotted soaking up the sun on a yacht with friends off the coast of Mykonos Wednesday as he followed his fellow basketball stars in unwinding in the Mediterranean.
The NBA legend is also a DJ going by the name of DJ Diesel and is currently on his summer tour.
He has already hit stops in the USA, Including Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas, the Governor’s Ball in New York and a July 4th party in New Jersey, and the 51-year-old recently headed on the European stretch of the tour.
With shows in Ibiza, Croatia and Spain earlier this month, Shaq finished the leg at Tomorrowland festival in Belgium on July 17.
Before heading back Stateside, Shaq seemingly decided to enjoy a bit of downtime before the shows start up again with the the seven-foot-one former center next slated to perform on July 29 back in Las Vegas.
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was spotted soaking up the sun on a yacht with friends
The 51-year-old spent the day soaking up the sun off the coast of the Greek island of Mykonos
Shaq, who is also a DJ, has recently performed shows in Europe, including Croatia and Spain
He was seen on a smaller speed boat being transported out to the luxury yacht with a group of friends.
The former-player-turned-analyst was then spotted lounging aboard the yacht, which appeared to be a Pershing 7X, out at sea.
The 70-foot-long sports cruiser, which can fit 16 people aboard, is thought to be worth around $3.2million.
He appeared to be with a group of around 10 friends, including a glamorous young brunette in a hot pink bikini and gold hoop earrings.
The group appeared to be filming the experience as one member of the party was spotted sitting at the back of the yacht with a film production camera in hand.
Shaq himself was even seen with the camera, his seven-foot-one frame making it look tiny in his hands as he focused it out to sea.
The seven-foot-one icon seized the chance to unwind on deck with friends amid his tour
The basketball icon also goes by the name of DJ Diesel has already performed dates in the US
Shaq appeared to be enjoying the day trip as he was spotted chatting and laughing
He seemed to be with a party of 11 people, including a brunette beauty in a hot pink bikini
He loosened up in a grey T-shirt, white, drawstring shorts and black sunglasses
He loosened up in a grey T-shirt, white, drawstring shorts and black sunglasses, later removing the shirt in the heat.
Shaq appeared to be enjoying himself as he was seen waving his arms around as he towered over the rest of his guests.
In one photo, the towering giant appeared to almost take a tumble, latching on to a railing as his friend helped him stay upright.
He later seemed more subdued as he chilled out, chatting with his pals on the deck as some of them seized the chance to sunbathe.
Shaq isn’t the only NBA star and legend to hit the Mediterranean to unwind this summer as Michael Jordan has also been spotted on a European tour.
The Chicago Bulls legend, 60, has been vacationing around southern Europe with his stunning wife Yvette Prieto, 44, this summer and Villefranche-sur-Mer was the latest pitstop on the Mediterranean tour.
The $3billion sale of the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin was approved by the NBA’s board of governors Sunday and Jordan appeared to celebrate his mega-money deal with a family swim in the South of France.
In one photo, the towering giant appeared to almost take a tumble, latching on to a railing
He wrapped an arm round one his friends while standing on the stern of the sports cruiser
He was later spotted sunning his back with his shirt off at the back of the 70-foot boat
The NBA analyst took a break before being scheduled to next perform in Las Vegas on July 29
The group appeared to be filming their boat trip as they were transported to the yacht
One member of the party was later spotted aboard with the film production camera in hnd
Shaq himself even had a go with the camera, making it look tiny as he focused it out to sea
Shaq’s trip out came after he finished the European leg of his tour at Tomorrowland in Belgium
Jordan was spotted relaxing with wife Yvette on a luxury yacht off the coast of the French Riviera town.
The couple, who have been married for ten years, were seen chatting and laughing with friends and family. Interestingly, they appeared to be aboard the $115million M’Brace, a 74.5-meter vessel completed in 2018. The yacht has room for 12 guests in eight separate cabins, and also has its very own pool.
Meanwhile, current NBA stars Paul George, Patrick Beverley and Karl-Anthony Towns were spotted enjoying their offseason on a vacation with their wives and girlfriends at Branco Mykonos in Greece.
Timberwolves star Towns was spotted packing on the PDA with his influencer girlfriend Jordyn Woods.
Woods, who reunited last week with former best friend Kylie Jenner, wore a black one-piece bikini as she and Towns shared a kiss in the water.
Towns wore black swim trunks as well, with his Balenciaga boxers peeking through.
Shaq’s fellow NBA legend Michael Jordan has also been on a luxury yacht in Europe this week
Karl-Anthony Towns was spotted packing on the PDA with his girlfriend Jordyn Woods
George, an eight-time NBA All-Star, married his longtime girlfriend Daniela last year, and the pair looked to be in good spirits on the beach as they laughed in the water.
Daniela wore a white, two-piece bikini and giggled as George held her in the water.
Her husband opted for multi-colored bottoms sporting a palm tree.
George’s former Clippers teammate Patrick Beverley was also seen on the beach with longtime girlfriend Mandana Bolourchi.