The Krewe if Bacchus will have a big king when the annual parade rolls in march.
Shaquille O'Neal is set to ride as the krewe's monarch.
Bacchus is set to parade on March 2, 2025.
Shaq's website says he is considered to be one of the most dominant basketball players in NBA history.
"At 7ft 1in tall and weighing 325 pounds, Shaq's larger-than-life personality and powerful athleticism have resulted in worldwide adulation and one of the most passionate fan bases in sports and entertainment."
O'Neal had a long and successful NBA career after playing college basketball at LSU.
He played for six pro teams over 19 years.
"Following his career at Louisiana State University, O'Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft."
Shaq has four championship rings.
"After four years with the Magic, O'Neal signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won three consecutive championships in 2000, 2001, and 2002. In 2004, O'Neal moved on to the Miami Heat and won his fourth NBA championship in 2006. Between 2007 and 2011, Shaq took his talents to Phoenix, Cleveland and finally Boston where he finished out is illustrious basketball career."
