NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal's surprising love for Football League team nobody would of expected

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal supports a very surprising English football team as he revealed his affection for the club.

O'Neal enjoyed a decorated basketball career, winning four NBA championships during his iconic career.

He won three titles in a row between 2002 and 2002 with Los Angeles Lakers before winning the championship with Miami Heat in 2006.

O'Neal played for Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics before calling time on his legendary career in 2011.

He's tried his hand at several ventures away from basketball, including radio in 2016 - with his station named Shaq Fu.

The radio station was part of Northampton Town owner Kelvin Thomas' broadcasting business in the United States.

And he was a big fan of the Cobblers, who were on the verge of winning the League Two title as 'Shaq' issued a message to the team.

In a video message, he cheered them on for the rest of the 2015/16 season, saying: "First place is where I like to be and it's great to see you guys at the top.

"I know what it takes to win championships so make sure you finish strong and do NOT give up that intensity."

Northampton Town celebrate winning the League Two title. Image: Getty

Northampton went onto win the league, with an impressive 99 points on the board - 13 points ahead of second-placed Oxford United.

A spokesman for Northampton said: "We are delighted to have the support of Shaq, and his support has created a lot of excitement.

"We have invited him to come to a Northampton Town game when he is next in England and we can't wait to see him at Sixfields wearing a claret shirt, cheering the Cobblers on."

Nowadays, the club ply their trade in League One. They have five points from their opening four games of the new season.