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O'Neal eating candy in Sugar Factory

O'Neal and Alexander with novelty candy

Tyler Hansbrough

Shaquille O'Neal was the
biggest kid in the candy store yesterday afternoon as the NBA phenom celebrated
his retirement and satisfied his sweet tooth at Sugar Factory 
www.SugarFactory.com.  at Paris Las Vegas. O'Neal, who was accompanied by
girlfriend, reality star Nicole Alexander, sampled sweets in Sugar Factory's
retail store, picking up heaping handfuls of sour gummy candies,
chocolate-covered gummy bears  and a few
tank tops for Alexander. The doting duo loved Sugar Factory's signature Couture
Pops and playfully posed for photos with fans.

Following their shopping
excursion, O'Neal and Alexander grabbed a private booth at The Chocolate Lounge
inside Sugar Factory American Brasserie and indulged in milk chocolate and
cookies and cream  milkshakes, along with
a plate full of handmade chocolate truffles.

Also spotted at the sweetest
spot on the Strip was Indiana Pacers player, Tyler Hansbrough. The NBA player
was enjoying Sugar Factory American Brasserie’s signature Red Velvet pancakes
at the restaurant with a group of friends. He also stopped to look around the
sprawling retail section and check out the selection of candy.

Sugar Factory American
Brasserie is an American take on a traditional French brasserie, serving
delicious cuisine all day, and all night, along with an oversized retail store
and signature Chocolate Lounge. Other Sugar Factory retail stores are located
at The Mirage and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood.

Photo Credit:     Ethan Miller/Getty Images (Shaq images)

                                Sugar Factory
(Hansbrough image)