New Jersey

Shaquille O'Neal Who Endorsed Christie in 2013, Now Endorsing Democrat Phil Murphy

New Jersey native and former NBA star Shaq is backing Democrat Phil Murphy in this year's contest to succeed Republican Gov. Chris Christie.

Murphy campaign spokesman Dan Bryan says that Shaquille O'Neal will be endorsing Murphy on Monday. He says further details are not available yet.

O'Neal backed Christie in his 2013 re-election bid, calling the governor a "great man," and even appearing in an ad for him.

Shaq was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016.

He was an instant box office draw during his career because of his mammoth frame and rim-shaking dunks. But he also exhibited a personality that was as playful as it was engaging.

Murphy is leading GOP Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno in polls ahead of the Nov. 7 election.

Christie is term-limited.

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