American basketball star spotted at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s north

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American basketball star Shaquille O’Neal has been spotted in a Melbourne shopping centre.

The four-time NBA championship winner was seen in a smoke shop at Greenvale Shopping Centre.

Mark, who owns the shop, says he “couldn’t believe” the 216cm basketballer was in his store.

Press PLAY below to hear Mark’s reaction to the unexpected visit (+ what Shaq bought)

“I’m still shaking,” he told Neil Mitchell.

O’Neal, who will appear at Margaret Court Arena for a speaking event on Thursday night,  found time for selfies with some shoppers in Greenvale.