He is one of the most gigantic players ever to grace the vertically gifted NBA.

And it seems Shaquille O'Neal outgrew his hair on the set of Grown Ups 2 in Massachusetts today.

The jolly former basketball star donned a ridiculous wig for his role as a policeman for the comedy sequel.

And it appears his character is as good at catching criminals as he was at grabbing rebounds, for as he stood on set next to his squad car an actor playing a perp was sitting in the backseat.

At 7' 1", the gigantic center would certainly make an intimidating law enforcement officer - at least until he took his hat off.

An unexpected moment of comedy came when the thirsty star, who actually qualified as a reserve police officer in Miami in 2005, decided to quaff a soft drink, with his massive frame making the can look like a miniature.

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