Shaquille O’Neal cleared the air after a cuddly photo with a female friend went viral, explaining that not every picture is necessarily worth a thousand words.

O’Neal, 53, posed for a snap with a friend named Monique Martin last week, wrapping his arms around her from behind as the pair smiled for the camera.

“My favorite guy is back in town and of course he stopped by to see his favorite people!!” Martin captioned the photo via Instagram. “Class act always, which is why I love seeing that face pop in!!! 🏀🏀 #shaqattack #myfavoritehuman.”

Sports media social account 4thQuarterTV caught wind of the photo, reposting it with a suggestive caption.

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