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Shaquille O’Neal
Darren Waller

A Squad with a Purpose

Introducing the Icy Hot® Squad: a team of standout athletes from different professional sports who embody what it means to rise from pain and overcome adversity. By joining forces, our Squad has the power to inspire everyday athletes across the country while making an impact through initiatives that help young athletes get back in the game by building safe places to play.

Meet the Squad

Shaquille O’Neal

Sports Analyst
Newark, NJ

Known for putting his all into everything he does, Shaq's fun-loving, down-to-earth energy comes through whether he's stepping onto a court, onto the mic, or onto the pop-culture stage. Icy Hot® and Shaq – two icons – have partnered together for 20 years to help people rise from pain and communities rise up to get back in the game.

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Shaquille O'Neal, sporting a vibrant blue t-shirt, grinning warmly towards the camera while confidently holding a basketball.
Shaquille O'Neal standing in front of the podium during the press event, unveiling the newly renovated basketball court in Newark in 2022.
Shaquille O'Neal and a group of enthusiastic young basketball enthusiasts eagerly observe a young kid preparing to make a basketball throw. The newly renovated basketball court in Newark proudly features the Icy Hot logo on its floor.
Shaquille O'Neal, wearing a warm smile, stands at the center of a newly renovated basketball court in Newark, surrounded by a group of enthusiastic young people.
Energetic young man performing a dynamic basketball dunk on the newly revitalized court in Newark while being observed by an enthusiastic gathering of spectators.
Shaquille O'Neal standing in front of the podium during the press event, unveiling the newly renovated basketball court in Newark in 2022.
Ras J. Baraka, Newark's Mayor, stands confidently at the podium during a press event, introducing the newly revitalized basketball court in Newark in 2022.
Shaquille O'Neal standing in front of the podium during the press event, unveiling the newly renovated basketball court in Newark.
Icy Hot logo on the center of the newly renovated basketball court in Newark.
An impressive aerial view of the newly renovated basketball court in Newark, creatively divided with vibrant red and blue colors, representing the iconic Icy Hot logo. The court's centerpiece proudly displays the Icy Hot logo.

In 2021, the Shaquille O'Neal Foundation and Icy Hot created the "Comebaq Courts" initiative, which aims to refurbish basketball courts in underserved areas and provide youth programs with the necessary resources to thrive. The initiative was inspired by Shaq's own experiences growing up playing basketball on poorly maintained courts and his desire to give back to communities that may not have access to quality facilities. Through the Comebaq Courts program, Shaq and Icy Hot hope to inspire and empower young people to pursue their dreams both on and off the court.

Learn more about the 2023 Comebaq Courts.

Darren Waller

Football Player
Las Vegas, NV

Darren, Pro-Bowl tight end, knows a thing or two about finding the strength to overcome obstacles and injuries. It's equipped him to tackle whatever life throws his way, whether it’s on the field or in the community. Giving by nature, his work ethic and ability to encourage others to rise up and be the best version of themselves is truly inspiring. 

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Darren Walker standing in front of a black background, with a football under his left arm and holding his helmet over his right shoulder, while he stares at the camera.
Darren Walker in a gym, wearing a T-shirt that reads "Icy Hot Squad 83 - Icy Hot PRO - Pro effort, pro relief”. Darren is standing in the middle of a rack, with his arms resting on the ends of the frame, as he looks at the camera confidently. Several weight plates can be seen in the rack, as well as two blue and yellow elastic bands hanging from the top. In the background there is an Icy Hot poster that reads “Recovery today”.
Darren Walker in a gym, wearing a T-shirt that reads "Icy Hot Squad 83 - Icy Hot PRO - Pro effort, pro relief”. Darren is kneeling on a pad, and is training by pulling an elastic band from the rack that is behind him. In the background, there is an Icy Hot poster that includes several products from the PRO line, as well as the tagline: “Recovery today. Reflects on Sunday”. The second sentence is written backwards and with an outline instead of a solid font.
Darren Walker in a gym, wearing a T-shirt that reads "Icy Hot Squad 83 - Icy Hot PRO - Pro effort, pro relief”. Darren is standing, exercising with a kettlebell. In the background, there is an Icy Hot PRO poster.
Darren Walker in a gym, wearing a T-shirt that reads "Icy Hot Squad 83 - Icy Hot PRO - Pro effort, pro relief”. Darren is on top of a pad, doing high knees. In the background, there is an Icy Hot PRO poster.
Darren Walker in a gym, doing a sprint. Behind him we see several open doors, one of them appears to be a medical room. On the wall, there are several framed football t-shirts.
Darren Walker in a gym, wearing a T-shirt that reads "Icy Hot Squad 83 - Icy Hot PRO - Pro effort, pro relief”. Darren is training by raising and extending his legs. On the wall behind him, there is an Icy Hot PRO poster, as well as several framed football t-shirts.
Darren Walker in a gym, wearing a T-shirt that reads "Icy Hot Squad 83 - Icy Hot PRO - Pro effort, pro relief”. Darring is standing in front of a rack, in a resting pose, as he stares at the camera with a gentle smile. In the background, there is an Icy Hot poster that includes several products from the PRO line, as well as the tagline: “Recovery today. Reflects on sunday”. The second sentence is written backwards and with an outline instead of a solid font.
Darren Walker in a gym, wearing a T-shirt that reads "Icy Hot Squad 83 - Icy Hot PRO - Pro effort, pro relief”. Darring is sitting on the lower structure of a rack, with his fingers intertwined, as he stares at the camera with a gentle smile. In the background, there is an Icy Hot poster that includes several products from the PRO line, as well as the tagline: “Recovery today. Reflects on sunday”. The second sentence is written backwards and with an outline instead of a solid font.
Darren Walker in a gym, wearing a T-shirt that reads "Icy Hot Squad 83 - Icy Hot PRO - Pro effort, pro relief”. Darren is kneeling on a pad, and is training by pulling an elastic band from the rack that is behind him, as another man watches carefully. In the background, there is an Icy Hot poster that includes several products from the PRO line, as well as the tagline: “Recovery today. Reflects on sunday”. The second sentence is written backwards and with an outline instead of a solid font.
Darren Walker in a gym, wearing a T-shirt that reads "Icy Hot Squad 83 - Icy Hot PRO - Pro effort, pro relief”. Darring is standing in a resting pose, as he stares at the camera with a gentle smile. On the wall behind him, there is an Icy Hot PRO poster with the tagline “Recovery today”, as well as two framed football shirts. In the background, there are more Icy Hot PRO posters.

Darren Waller teamed up with IH to host the "Recover like a PRO" event, which provided editors with a unique opportunity to experience a day in the life of a PRO player's post-game recovery routine. Waller demonstrated various recovery techniques and shared his secrets for maintaining physical and mental well-being during the grueling football season.

In addition to this event, we wish Darren all the best in his transition to New York. Undoubtedly, he will continue to make a significant impact on and off the field.

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