Shaq Levels Up: Promoted to Chief of Community Relations in Henry County: On Christmas Day 2025, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal received a surprise promotion during ESPN's NBA Tip-Off broadcast, elevating him from Director to Chief of Community Relations with the Henry County Sheriff's Office in Georgia. Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett praised O'Neal's five years of service, highlighting over 370 community events, 25,000 meals distributed, and 42,000 resident interactions that built vital trust between locals and law enforcement. O'Neal, grinning ear-to-ear, quipped to the panel, "That's how you address me from now on—as Big Chief," after confirming his new badge would bear the title, marking a heartfelt pivot from hoops stardom to hands-on community leadership. Story By Donnell Ballard. #ShaquilleONeal #Shaq #ShaqVsHakeem #sheriffdepartment #Sports have a blessed and powerful day
