Shaq Gifts New SUV To Pittsburgh College Wrestler

A standout student-athlete beginning her first 12 months on the College of Pittsburgh at Johnstown might be arriving on campus in a brand-new SUV, gifted by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.

Tamara “Firefly” Humphries, 18, has made a reputation for herself as a standout wrestler within the Pittsburgh space. Her onerous work earned her a full-ride scholarship to the College of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, however she didn’t have a automobile to get there.

After gaining a big social media following for her wrestling expertise, Humphries acquired an surprising Instagram DM from a fan well-versed in turning athletic expertise into success.

”He DM’ed me on Instagram. It was an off-the-cuff DM, and I used to be like, ‘Uh, is that this actual?’” Humphries informed CBS Information of the DM she acquired from O’Neal.

The four-time NBA champion reached out to supply Humphries help in any approach she wanted. When he realized she didn’t have a automobile, O’Neal shortly took motion, securing her dad and mom’ approval first.

”He FaceTimed my dad and mom,” Humphries stated. 

“She stated, ‘Shaq’s going to name you. I gave him your quantity.’ I used to be like, ‘What?’” her father, DeAndre Humphries, recalled.

Together with the brand new automobile, O’Neal gifted Humphries with some phrases of knowledge to take along with her to varsity.

“You retain physique slamming individuals, you retain listening, and you retain your grades up. I really like you and no boys. Keep away from them boys,” O’Neal stated.

Humphries says receiving a brand new automobile together with steering from a sports activities legend is a very priceless reward.

“Unreal. That’s the way it was. That’s wonderful. These are the one phrases I can use for it,” she shared.

Now, she’s headed to varsity, able to make her mark in collegiate wrestling and set her sights on competing within the Olympics.

“I’m going to maintain the journey going, reside for everyone, and we’re all going to do that collectively and get some Olympic titles,” Humphries stated.

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