NBA legend, Shaquille O'Neal sparks concern by tweeting photo of himself in a hospital bed

NBA legend, Shaquille O'Neal has sparked concern after he posted a photograph of himself in a hospital bed.

It's unclear why O'Neal is in the hospital but TMZ is reporting that O'Neal underwent hip surgery over the weekend to repair a 'nagging injury,' but that he's now doing fine.  

The 51-year-old posted the picture of himself on Twitter along with the caption: 'I'm always watching @TurnerSportsEJ and @Candace_Parker miss y'all.'

The Twitter handles belong to his TNT co-hosts, Ernie Johnson and Candace Parker. Parker responded online, writing: 'Love ya big Fella.'

 

Former NBA stars Steve Smith and Roy Hibbert both shared their concern for O'Neal on Twitter.

'U good big man?' asked Hibbert.