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Shaquille O'Neal
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| . |
| Center |
| Born |
March 6, 1972 (1972-03-06) (age 38)
Newark, New Jersey |
| Nationality |
American |
| Listed height |
7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight |
325 lb (147 kg) |
| League |
NBA |
| Salary |
$21,000,000 |
| High school |
Robert G. Cole (San Antonio, Texas) |
| College |
LSU |
| Draft |
1st overall, 1992
Orlando Magic |
| Pro career |
1992–present |
| Former teams |
Orlando Magic (1992–1996)
Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2004)
Miami Heat (2004–2008)
Phoenix Suns (2008–2009) |
| Awards |
4× NBA Champion
(2000, 2001, 2002, 2006)
3× NBA Finals MVP
(2000–2002)
NBA Most Valuable Player
(2000)
NBA Rookie of the Year
(1993)
15× NBA All-Star
(1993-1998, 2000-2007, 2009)
2× NBA Scoring Champion
(1995, 2000)
8× All-NBA First Team
(1998, 2000-2006)
2× All-NBA Second Team
(1995, 1999)
4× All-NBA Third Team
(1994, 1996-1997, 2009)
3× All-Defensive Second Team
(2000–2001, 2003)
NBA All-Rookie First Team
(1993)
3× NBA All-Star Game MVP
(2000, 2004, 2009)
1994 FIBA World Championship MVP |
| Profile |
Info Page |
.^ Shaquille O'Neal Jersey - Miami Heat Swingman Jersey (White) With Adidas' new Swingman Shaquille O'Neal Jersey you can hoop it up with your favorite player this season.- Shaquille O'Neal Jersey 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.shopwiki.com [Source type: General]
^ SHAQ SHAQUILLE O'NEAL 1992 STADIUM CLUB ROOKIE CARD 201 .- shaquille o'neal rookie card, Sports Mem, Cards Fan Shop, Collectibles. Great deals on eBay! 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC shop.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Credits Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal surnommé Shaq (né le 6 mars 1972 à Newark dans le New Jersey) est un joueur de basket-ball américain évoluant au poste de pivot en NBA aux Suns de Phoenix.- Shaquille O'Neal, sa biographie 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.biographie.net [Source type: General]
[1] .^ He is widely perceived as one of the most dominant players in the history of the NBANBA.com: Trophies For Everybody.
^ "Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most dominant,.- NBA - Shaquille O'neal Charles Barkley fight - LiveVideo.com 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC visionman.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Was named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
[2][3] .^ At 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m), 320 pounds (147 kg ) and U.S. shoe size 22, he is famous for his physical stature.
^ O ‘Neal is one of the largest men alive.
^ At 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m), 325 lb (147 kg; 23.2 st) 17 and U.S. shoe size 23, 18 he is famous for his physical stature.
[citation needed]
.^ He was the first All-American in '91 and '92, and was taken first overall in the 1992 draft by the Orlando Magic.- Shaquille O'Neal - AskMen.com 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC www.askmen.com [Source type: General]
^ Orlando Magic draft picks .- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal was drafted as the 1st overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic .
.^ NBA Rookie of the Year 1992–93 .
^ The team was formed as Oakland Senores in 1960 and relocated in 1982 to Los Angeles, prior to finally settling in Oakland for good in 1995.- Pakistan Jobs: Hrlady 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.hrlady.com [Source type: General]
- Welcome to National History Day in Arizona 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC nhdarizona.org [Source type: General]
^ O'Neal and teammate Gary Payton became only the 11th and 12th players to reach the NBA Finals with three different teams.- Shaquille O'Neal - ArmchairGM - Sports Wiki Database 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC armchairgm.wikia.com [Source type: General]
- Shaquille O'Neal - ArmchairGM - Sports Wiki Database 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC armchairgm.wikia.com [Source type: General]
.^ Los Angeles Lakers players .- Shaquille O'Neal - TvWiki, the free encyclopedia 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.tvwiki.tv [Source type: General]
- Shaquille O'Neal - 籃球場 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC zh.basketball.wikia.com [Source type: General]
^ Joueur des Los Angeles Lakers .- Shaquille O'Neal, sa biographie 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.biographie.net [Source type: General]
^ Years Old los angeles, California .- Free Rich, Wealthy, Millionaire Dating in O Neals, California 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.seekingmillionaire.com [Source type: General]
.^ The first three championships that I won, I won them.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ Regardless, the two (coached by Phil Jackson ) enjoyed tremendous success on the court, as O'Neal and Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to three consecutive NBA titles (2000, 2001, 2002).- Shaquille O'Neal - TvWiki, the free encyclopedia 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.tvwiki.tv [Source type: General]
^ Playing alongside O'Neal, talents like Penny Hardaway , Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade blossomed into legitimate superstars.
.^ On July 14, 2004, O'Neal was officially traded to the Miami Heat for Caron Butler , Lamar Odom , Brian Grant and a future first-round draft choice.
^ In public, Kobe and Shaq have played nice with each other in recent years, downplaying their feud that led to O'Neal being traded to the Heat and Kobe becoming the most hated player hater in professional sports.- Shaq Tweets About a Kobe Taste Test | NBC Miami 11 September 2009 10:20 UTC www.nbcmiami.com [Source type: General]
^ When the Lakers faced the Miami Heat on January 16 , 2006 , O'Neal and Kobe Bryant made headlines by engaging in handshakes and hugs before the game, an event that is believed to signify the end of the so-called " Shaq-Kobe feud " that had festered since the center left Los Angeles .
.^ Won two championships in his first two years.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
^ He won two championships his first two seasons.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
- GameFAQs: NBA 2K8 (X360) Player Edit Guide by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- NBA 2K8: Player Edit Guide - GamersHell.com 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamershell.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- NBA 2K8: Player Edit Guide - GamersHell.com 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamershell.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ He also narrowly lost the 2004–05 MVP Award to Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash in one of the closest votes in NBA history.
.^ Currently, he plays at center for the Cleveland Cavaliers .
^ Currently, he plays at center for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
^ The 2008–09 season differed very much for O'Neal, averaging 18 pts, 9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks through the first half (41 games) of the season, leading the Suns to a 23–18 record and 2nd place in their division.
[4]
.^ He also made the All-NBA 3rd Team.
^ He also was awarded the MVP in the 1999-00 season and in the 2003-04 All-Star game.- Shaquille O'Neal - TvWiki, the free encyclopedia 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.tvwiki.tv [Source type: General]
^ NBA Rookie of the Year 1992–93 .
.^ Throughout his career, O'Neal established himself as a formidable low post presence, putting up career averages of 25.2 points on .581 field goal accuracy, 11.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game (as of May 2008).
^ He is known for once scoring 53 points in a game, shooting a staggering 20-27 from the field.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
^ He averaged 29.3 points and led the NBA in field goal percentage at 60%.
[5]
.^ Their first album was released in 1991.- The Funk, Soul, R&B Thread. [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ On his 1994 rap album, Shaq Fu: The Return , O'Neal voiced his feelings of disdain for Toney in the song "Biological Didn't Bother", referring to Harrison with the verse, "Phil is my father."
^ Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (born March 6, 1972), frequently referred to simply as "Shaq", is an American professional basketball player, rapper, and actor.- About: Shaquille O'Neal 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC dbpedia2.openlinksw.com:8895 [Source type: General]
- Shaquille O'Neal - News, photos, topics, and quotes 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.daylife.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
He has also appeared in numerous films and has starred in his own
reality shows,
Shaq's Big Challenge and
Shaq Vs.
Early life
.^ O'Neal first gained national attention as a star at Linton Middle School.
^ Many stars like Shaquille O%27Neal, Tracy McGrady, and Dwight Howard have been gaining much of the attention and appreciation for the team worldwide by giving superb performances.- Pakistan Jobs: Hrlady 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.hrlady.com [Source type: General]
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^ Contents [hide] 1 College years 2 Orlando Magic 3 Los Angeles Lakers 4 Miami Heat 5 Phoenix Suns 6 Player profile 7 Media personality 8 Personal life 9 Off court 10 NBA career statistics 10.1 Regular season 10.2 Playoffs 11 Music career 11.1 Albums 11.2 Compilations and soundtracks 11.3 Appearances 12 Filmography 12.1 Television/video games 13 See also 14 References 15 Further reading 16 External links [edit] College years O'Neal first gained national attention as a star at Linton Middle School.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ He led his Robert G. Cole High School team, San Antonio, Texas, to a 68–1 record during his two years there and helped the team win the state title his senior year.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ He led Cole High School of San Antonio to a 68-1 record during his prep career, highlighted by a 36-0 mark and Class AAA state title his senior year.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ He first gained national attention as a star at Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School in San Antonio, Texas .
[6] .^ His 791 rebounds during the 1989 season remain a state record for any one player in any classification.
^ Named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996 (youngest player on the list and only active player remaining from the list; Shaq was only in his fourth season when he received this honor).- Shaquille O'Neal - ArmchairGM - Sports Wiki Database 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC armchairgm.wikia.com [Source type: General]
- Shaquille O'Neal - ArmchairGM - Sports Wiki Database 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC armchairgm.wikia.com [Source type: General]
^ The team has a record of one hundred and ninety three wins under head coach Johnson who coached Calgary Flames five seasons (from 1982–87).- The Brewster Center Domestic Violence Services 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC thebrewstercenter.org [Source type: General]
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[7]
College career
.^ Shaq at LSU After graduating from high school, O'Neal attended Louisiana State University , where he was a member of Omega Psi Phi and studied business.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ As a young man, he attended Louisiana State University (LSU) and studied business.
^ After graduating from high school, O'Neal attended Louisiana State University , where he was a member of Omega Psi Phi and studied business .
.^ He had first met Dale Brown , LSU's men's basketball coach at that time, years before in Europe.
^ He had first met Dale Brown, LSU's men's basketball coach at that time, years before in Europe.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Year|before= Chris Jackson|after= AP: Jamal Mashburn, Billy McCaffrey Coaches: Jamal Mashburn|years=1991, 1992}} {{Succession box .
.^ Harrington lived with Antonio Davis and family in his rookie year, which made life as a rookie out of high school easier.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
- NBA 2K8: Player Edit Guide - GamersHell.com 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamershell.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ McDonald's High School All-Americans .- Shaquille O'Neal - 籃球場 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC zh.basketball.wikia.com [Source type: General]
- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ He led his Robert G. Cole High School team, San Antonio, Texas, to a 68-1 record during his two years there, and helped the team win the state title his senior year.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[citation needed]
.^ O'Neal left LSU early to pursue his NBA career, but returned to school in 2000 and received a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies.
^ O'Neal left LSU for the NBA after three years.
^ He fulfilled that promise in 2000, earning his bachelor of arts in general studies.
[8] .^ He was later inducted into the LSU Hall of Fame .
^ He was later inducted into the LSU Hall of Fame.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ The Nuggets all-time leading scorer, Alex English (1979-90) was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997.- The Brewster Center Domestic Violence Services 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC thebrewstercenter.org [Source type: General]
[9]
NBA career
Orlando Magic
.^ DRAFTED: Selected in the first round (first overall pick) of the 1992 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic.- NBA.com : Shaquille O'Neal Bio Page 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC www.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ Entry Draft: 1st round (1st) in 1992 .- Shaquille O'Neal - ArmchairGM - Sports Wiki Database 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC armchairgm.wikia.com [Source type: General]
- Shaquille O'Neal - ArmchairGM - Sports Wiki Database 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC armchairgm.wikia.com [Source type: General]
^ O'Neal was drafted as the 1st overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic .
.^ During that summer, prior to moving to Orlando , he spent a significant amount of time in Los Angeles under the tutelage of Hall of Famer Magic Johnson .
^ Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) .
^ The team was formed as Oakland Senores in 1960 and relocated in 1982 to Los Angeles, prior to finally settling in Oakland for good in 1995.- Pakistan Jobs: Hrlady 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.hrlady.com [Source type: General]
- Welcome to National History Day in Arizona 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC nhdarizona.org [Source type: General]
.^ Blocks per game .
^ In the series, O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.- Shaquille O'Neal News 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC www.celebrityonlinenews.com [Source type: General]
- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal averaged 23.4 points and 13.9 rebounds per game for the season and was named the 1993 NBA Rookie of the Year.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Helping the Magic win 20 more games than the previous season, with the team ultimately missing the playoffs by virtue of a tie-breaker with the Indiana Pacers , and averaging 23.4 points and 13.9 rebounds per game for the season, O'Neal was named the 1993 NBA Rookie of the Year .
^ NBA Rookie of the Year 1992–93 .
^ Watch the wonderful game of highest winning team in history of NBA. .- Welcome to National History Day in Arizona 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC nhdarizona.org [Source type: General]
.^ He averaged 29.3 points and led the NBA in field goal percentage at 60%.
^ A team does not rank sixth in the league in scoring and second in field-goal percentage during the regular season without running.- Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs: A slow go? 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC blogs.sun-sentinel.com [Source type: General]
^ In his second season, O'Neal teamed with newly-drafted Anfernee Hardaway , averaged 29.4 points and led the NBA in field goal percentage at 60%.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
.^ I assume the New Jersey Nets are "njn."- Shooting Newsletter Vol. #1, Issue 6, October '99 11 September 2009 10:20 UTC www.swish22.com [Source type: General]
^ On November 20, 1993, against the New Jersey Nets , O'Neal registered the first triple-double of his career, recording 24 points to go along with career highs of 28 rebounds and 15 blocks.
^ On April 11 , 2006 , Shaquille O'Neal recorded his second career triple-double against the Toronto Raptors with 15 points, 11 rebounds and a career high 10 assists.
[11] .^ He also made the All-NBA 3rd Team.
^ O'Neal made the All-NBA 2nd Team and was second in MVP voting.
^ (To reporters, referring to the 2005 NBA All-Star Game.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ Franchise • Team History • All-Time roster • Draft history • Seasons • Records • Head coaches • Current season .
^ Franchise • Expansion Draft • All-time Roster • Draft history • Records • Seasons • Current season .
^ Orlando Magic season With the addition of Anfernee Hardaway, the Magic acquired a guard who could get Shaquille O’Neal the ball more often.- Free Sugar Daddy & Sugar Baby Dating in O Neals, California 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.seekingarrangement.com [Source type: General]
- Free Rich, Wealthy, Millionaire Dating in O Neals, California 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.seekingmillionaire.com [Source type: General]
.^ In the series, O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.- Shaquille O'Neal News 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC www.celebrityonlinenews.com [Source type: General]
- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Shaquille O'Neal double-doubled in the Cavs' blowout win over the Rockets on Sunday, scoring 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting with 11 rebounds, four assists, and a block in just 22 minutes of action.
^ The Five Most Hyped Players To Enter the NBA in the Past 20 Years · After being selected by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick in the 1992 draft, ...- shaq - Icerocket Buzz Search 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaq.icerocket.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ In the series, O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.
^ He averaged 29.3 points and led the NBA in field goal percentage at 60%.
^ O'Neal played in the All-Star game and scored 14 points.
.^ Referring to his selection into the 2009 All-Star Game: .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ As a result of his poor performance and lengthy court absences, O'Neal's 14 straight All-Star appearances ended that season, as he was neither selected as a starter nor as a reserve in the game at New Orleans.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ Playing alongside him, talents like Penny Hardaway , Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade blossomed into legitimate superstars.
.^ Orlando won 57 games and won the Atlantic Division.- Shaquille O'Neal - 籃球場 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC zh.basketball.wikia.com [Source type: General]
- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Orlando Magic season With the addition of Anfernee Hardaway, the Magic acquired a guard who could get Shaquille O’Neal the ball more often.- Free Sugar Daddy & Sugar Baby Dating in O Neals, California 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.seekingarrangement.com [Source type: General]
^ In 1994-1995, O'Neal and Anfernee (Penny) Hardaway helped their team reach the NBA Finals, but were swept in four games by the Houston Rockets .- Shaquille O'Neal - TvWiki, the free encyclopedia 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.tvwiki.tv [Source type: General]
.^ The Five Most Hyped Players To Enter the NBA in the Past 20 Years · After being selected by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick in the 1992 draft, ...- shaq - Icerocket Buzz Search 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaq.icerocket.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Shaquille O'Neal 7'1" Tom Gugliotta 6'9.5" To no one's surprise, the Orlando Magic took the 7-foot-1, 303-pound O'Neal with the first pick of tonight's NBA draft.- NBA NBA Pre Draft Measurement [Archive] - InterBasket - International Basketball & Euroleague Forum 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC forums.interbasket.net [Source type: General]
^ DRAFTED: Selected in the first round (first overall pick) of the 1992 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic.- NBA.com : Shaquille O'Neal Bio Page 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC www.nba.com [Source type: General]
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^ After defeating Michael Jordan 's Chicago Bulls and Reggie Miller 's Indiana Pacers , the Magic reached the NBA Finals, but were swept by the defending NBA champion Houston Rockets.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
.^ After defeating Michael Jordan 's Chicago Bulls and Reggie Miller 's Indiana Pacers, the Magic reached the NBA Finals, but were swept by the defending NBA champion Houston Rockets .
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^ After defeating Michael Jordan 's Chicago Bulls and Reggie Miller 's Indiana Pacers , the Magic reached the NBA Finals, but were swept by the defending NBA champion Houston Rockets.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
.^ In the series, O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.
^ The 2008–09 season differed very much for O'Neal, averaging 18 pts, 9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks through the first half (41 games) of the season, leading the Suns to a 23–18 record and 2nd place in their division.
^ On April 11 , 2006 , Shaquille O'Neal recorded his second career triple-double against the Toronto Raptors with 15 points, 11 rebounds and a career high 10 assists.
.^ Playing without Shaquille O'Neal (resting, as usual, on the first of back-to-back games) and Steve Nash (flu-like symptons), the Suns looked much better Wednesday night against a good team than they have -- with their future hall-of-famers -- against four awful-to-average teams.
^ However, they also had one of the best big men in the game with Hakeem Olajuwon (so Hakeem was just a better big man at that point in their careers).
^ By O'Neal's own admission, he was badly outplayed during that series by Houston's more experienced superstar center Hakeem Olajuwon , despite putting up admirable numbers in the series.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
.^ O'Neal was injured for a great deal of the 1995–96 season , missing 28 games.
^ O'Neal was injured for a great deal of the 1995-96 season , missing 28 games.
^ Gilbert Arenas has played all of 15 games the last two seasons and his scoring and ability to give the team options in the clutch was sorely missed last season.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
.^ He also made the All-NBA 3rd Team.
^ He is averaging around 26 field goals attempted per game.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
- NBA 2K8: Player Edit Guide - GamersHell.com 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamershell.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ KG said he was 6'11.25" at the all star game.- NBA NBA Pre Draft Measurement [Archive] - InterBasket - International Basketball & Euroleague Forum 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC forums.interbasket.net [Source type: General]
.^ Eastern Conference Playoffs each season.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ O'Neal put up considerably lower numbers compared to those he recorded during the 2005–06 regular season, but he twice delivered dominant games in order to close out a playoff series: a 30-point, 20-rebound effort in Game 6 against the Chicago Bulls in the first round, and a 28-point, 16-rebound, 5-block effort in Game 6 against the Pistons.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ Orlando Magic season With the addition of Anfernee Hardaway, the Magic acquired a guard who could get Shaquille O’Neal the ball more often.- Free Sugar Daddy & Sugar Baby Dating in O Neals, California 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.seekingarrangement.com [Source type: General]
.^ The Detroit Pistons, fresh off of a conference finals appearance, were able to land the No.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ In this season Shaq and Miami Heat defeated Detroit Pistons in the eastern conference finals for the franchise's first appearance in NBA finals.
^ Eastern Conference Playoffs each season.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
Los Angeles Lakers
.^ By this point, O'Neal had shown an interest in things outside basketball, including recording several rap albums and acting in films.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ By this point, O'Neal showed interest in many things besides basketball.
^ As a free agent at this point, O'Neal had shown an interest in things outside basketball, including rap music and film-acting.
.^ In the summer of 1995, O'Neal was named to the United States Olympic basketball team, and was part of the gold medal-winning team at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ In the summer of 1995, O'Neal was named to the United States Olympic basketball team, and was part of the gold medal-winning team at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta .
^ In the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, O'Neal helped the U.S. win the gold medal in men's basketball.
.^ At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta , after the 1995–96 season , it was announced that O'Neal would join the Los Angeles Lakers on a seven-year, $121 million contract.
^ Los Angeles Lakers (11) .- Shaq rejected at White House - Ball Don't Lie - NBA Blog - Yahoo! Sports 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC sports.yahoo.com [Source type: General]
^ Los Angeles Lakers players .
[12][13] .^ Prior to that he was the head coach of the New Jersey Devils in two seasons and had a record of 97-56-11 overall and also won the 2008–09 season Atlantic Division title.- The Brewster Center Domestic Violence Services 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC thebrewstercenter.org [Source type: General]
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^ O'Neal's arrival vastly changed expectations, but he missed a significant number of games due to injury in the 1996-97 season and several players had difficulty meshing with the new focal point of the offense.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ On two occasions during that season, each during a nationally televised game, O'Neal dunked the ball so hard that he broke the backboard support units.- Shaquille O'Neal - 籃球場 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC zh.basketball.wikia.com [Source type: General]
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.^ Nonetheless, in 28 regular-season games, O'Neal averaged 12.9 points and 10.6 rebounds in his first year with the Suns,[11] reaching the playoffs.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In the series, O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.- Shaquille O'Neal News 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC www.celebrityonlinenews.com [Source type: General]
- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
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^ In the 2006–07 season O'Neal missed over thirty games with a right knee injury.- Shaquille O'Neal News 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC www.celebrityonlinenews.com [Source type: General]
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.^ They certainly deserved the Bronze more than the US. They only lost one game.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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^ Now they’re 0-2 against the Cavs and had lost five of their last six road games entering the Garden Friday night.
^ Although the Lakers made the playoffs, they were swept by the San Antonio Spurs , led by Tim Duncan and David Robinson in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
.^ The 2008–09 season differed very much for O'Neal, averaging 18 pts, 9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks through the first half (41 games) of the season, leading the Suns to a 23–18 record and 2nd place in their division.
^ On April 11 , 2006 , Shaquille O'Neal recorded his second career triple-double against the Toronto Raptors with 15 points, 11 rebounds and a career high 10 assists.
^ Throughout his career, O'Neal established himself as a formidable low post presence, putting up career averages of 25.2 points on .581 field goal accuracy, 11.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game (as of May 2008).
.^ Field-goal percentage .
^ He led the NBA with a .609 Field goal%.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ An unstoppable offensive force who became an elite defender this season, James claimed the league MVP , receiving the award in the gym where he first became a star.- The No Payne, No Glory Blog SuperSite! » LeBron James 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC senaxis.com [Source type: General]
.^ After the Lakers fell to 5th seed and failed to reach the Finals in 2003, the team made a concerted off-season effort to improve its roster.
^ Last year during the NBA Playoffs, I heard someone on TV (Bob Costas, perhaps) ask Hubie Brown if he believed in "Shot Doctors."- Shooting Newsletter Vol. #1, Issue 6, October '99 11 September 2009 10:20 UTC www.swish22.com [Source type: General]
^ On June 3, 2006 in the US Airways Center in Phoenix, the Dallas Mavericks advanced to their first NBA Finals in franchise history when they defeated the Phoenix Suns in game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.- Nayasat/contact us 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.nayasat.com [Source type: General]
.^ I can see the Grizzlies rotating Gasol here at times to give their first round draft pick Thabeet more time at center.
^ Fans of the Deace - the Portland Trail Blazers - The Rose Garden has always been an exciting place to watch an NBA Basketball game.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ However, in both of his first two seasons in Los Angeles, O'Neal suffered a lopsided play-off defeat by the Utah Jazz.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ With the tandem of O'Neal and teenage superstar Kobe Bryant , expectations of Lakers increased.
^ The Lakers were clearly a team on the rise with the duo of O'Neal and teenage superstar Kobe Bryant .
^ Or will Kobe Bryant and the Lakers break the cycle?
.^ However, personnel changes was a source of instability during the 1998–99 season : long-time Lakers point guard Nick Van Exel was traded to the Denver Nuggets ; his former backcourt partner Eddie Jones was packaged with back-up center Elden Campbell for Glen Rice to satisfy a demand by O'Neal for a shooter.
^ However, personnel changes was a source of instability during the 1998–99 season: long-time Lakers point guard Nick Van Exel was traded to the Denver Nuggets; his former backcourt partner Eddie Jones was packaged with back-up center Elden Campbell for Glen Rice to satisfy a demand by O'Neal for a shooter.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ Carmelo Anthony would follow, however, and the Nuggets luck would change just one season later.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
.^ His former back court partner Eddie Jones was packaged with back-up Center Elden Campbell for Glen Rice to satisfy a demand by O'Neal for a shooter.
^ Long-time PG Nick Van Exel was traded to the Denver Nuggets after a dispute with O'Neal.
^ However, personnel changes was a source of instability during the 1998–99 season: long-time Lakers point guard Nick Van Exel was traded to the Denver Nuggets; his former backcourt partner Eddie Jones was packaged with back-up center Elden Campbell for Glen Rice to satisfy a demand by O'Neal for a shooter.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
.^ Coach Del Harris was fired, and former Laker forward Kurt Rambis finished the season as head coach.
^ The team has a record of one hundred and ninety three wins under head coach Johnson who coached Calgary Flames five seasons (from 1982–87).- The Brewster Center Domestic Violence Services 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC thebrewstercenter.org [Source type: General]
^ Franchise • History • Expansion Draft • All-Time roster • Seasons • Broadcasters • Draft history • Records • Head coaches • Current season .
.^ Coach Del Harris was fired, and former Laker forward Kurt Rambis finished the season as head coach.
^ His 791 rebounds during the 1989 season remain a state record for any one player in any classification.
^ GoTomlinson 06-09-2008, 08:31 AM i thought the celtics had the best road record in the NBA this season.....- NBA Finals - Down with Boston! [Archive] - The Official San Diego Chargers Forum 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC forums.chargers.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Tim Duncan-Spurs-uTube!- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Although they were entering the Western Conference, they had been to the finals 7 of their previous 8 years.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ Although the Lakers made the playoffs, they were swept by the San Antonio Spurs , led by Tim Duncan and David Robinson in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
.^ The Spurs would go on to win their first league title that year.
^ As someone mentioned before, without Jordan + pippen the Bulls would still maintain about a 40-50 win season each year.- Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs: A slow go? 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC blogs.sun-sentinel.com [Source type: General]
^ First releasing her single debut and then her self-titled album, both in the same year, 2006, Taylor Swift Tickets quickly climbed the ladder of stardom.- Welcome to National History Day in Arizona 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC nhdarizona.org [Source type: General]
.^ In 1999, the Lakers hired Phil Jackson as their new head coach, and the team's fortunes soon changed.
^ Coach Del Harris was fired, and former Laker forward Kurt Rambis finished the season as head coach.
^ Shaq was the most dominant player in the league those years, but he never won a damn thing without the lakers/kobe/phil jackson..- Kobe has one ring 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC slumz.boxden.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ NBA Finals Most Valuable Player 2000 2001 2002 .
^ Los Angeles Lakers 2000–01 NBA Champions .
^ Los Angeles Lakers (11) .- Shaq rejected at White House - Ball Don't Lie - NBA Blog - Yahoo! Sports 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC sports.yahoo.com [Source type: General]
.^ O'Neal was named MVP of the NBA Finals all three times and has the highest scoring average for a center in NBA Finals history.- Shaquille O'Neal News 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC www.celebrityonlinenews.com [Source type: General]
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^ NBA MVP 3-time NBA Finals MVP 13-time All-Star 2-time All-Star MVP .
^ He is the 7th all time leader in steals, the highest of any center in history.
.^ Was named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
^ Shaq was the first player in NBA history to be named Player of the Week in his first week in the league.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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^ He is widely perceived as one of the most dominant players in the history of the NBA 1 2 .
.^ Fred Hickman , then of CNN , was the sole voter who did not cast his first place vote for O'Neal, instead choosing Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers .
^ Fred Hickman, then of CNN, was the sole voter who did not cast his first place vote for O'Neal, instead choosing Allen Iverson, then of the Philadelphia 76ers.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Fred Hickman, then of CNN, was the sole voter who did not cast his first place vote for O'Neal, instead choosing Allen Iverson, then of the Philadelphia 76ers who would go on to win MVP the next season.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
.^ O'Neal also won the scoring title that year while finishing second in rebounds and third in blocked shots.
^ He won the DPOY twice, made 5 NBA All Defensive First teams, and is the only player in history to make the Top 10 in blocks, steals, rebounds, and scoring.
^ Permalink Shaquille O'Neal is about to be 37 years old and in the past two games he's scored about 800 points and grabbed 500 rebounds.- Robert Littal Presents The Infamous BlackSportsOnline: Search Results 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC blacksportsonline.com [Source type: General]
Jackson's influence resulted in a newfound commitment by O'Neal to defense, resulting in his first
All-Defensive Team selection (second-team) in 2000.
.^ After winning the state high school basketball championship: .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ In the summer of 2001, holding a basketball camp on the campus of Louisiana State University , O'Neal was challenged to a friendly wrestling match by LSU alumnus and current Boston Celtics player Glen "Big Baby" Davis , then 15 years of age and attending high school.
^ Basketball players from Louisiana .- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ O'Neal, weighing 350 lb (160 kg; 25 st), was impressed by the youngster, who had lifted and body-slammed to the ground.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ O'Neal, weighing 350 lb (160 kg; 25 st), was impressed by the youngster, who had lifted and body-slammed him to the ground.
^ At 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m), 325 lb (147 kg; 23.2 st) 17 and U.S. shoe size 23, 18 he is famous for his physical stature.
[14] .^ In the four games since he sat against the Chicago Bulls on Nov.- Fantasy Basketball Blog - ESPN 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC sports.espn.go.com [Source type: General]
^ In January 2002 he was involved in a spectacular on-court brawl in a game against the Chicago Bulls .
^ In January 2002 he was involved in a spectacular on-court brawl in a game against the Chicago Bulls, punching center Brad Miller after an intentional foul to prevent a basket and resulting in a melee with Miller, forward Charles Oakley and several other players.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ He punched center Brad Miller after an intentional foul to prevent a basket and resulting in a melee with Miller, forward Charles Oakley and several other players.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ In January 2002 he was involved in a spectacular on-court brawl in a game against the Chicago Bulls, punching center Brad Miller after an intentional foul to prevent a basket and resulting in a melee with Miller, forward Charles Oakley and several other players.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ (Referring to officials tendency to not call fouls committed on Shaq but to do so for fouls committed on other players.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
[15] .^ O'Neal was suspended for three games without pay and given a $15,000 fine.- Shaquille O'Neal News 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC www.celebrityonlinenews.com [Source type: General]
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^ In the series, O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.- Shaquille O'Neal News 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC www.celebrityonlinenews.com [Source type: General]
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^ O'Neal has been able to step up his performance in big games , having been voted three-times NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.
[16]
.^ After the Lakers failed to reach the Finals in 2003, the team made a concerted off-season effort to improve its roster.
^ After the Lakers fell to 5th seed and failed to reach the Finals in 2003, the team made a concerted off-season effort to improve its roster.
^ New York Rangers made victorious entry in the game and reached to the finals twice.
.^ They made some good music.- The Funk, Soul, R&B Thread. [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ They sought the free agent services of forward legend Karl Malone and aging guard Gary Payton , but due to salary cap restrictions, could not offer either one nearly as much money as he could have made with other teams.
^ They sought the free agent services of forward legend Karl Malone and aging guard Gary Payton, but due to salary cap restrictions, could not offer either one nearly as much money as he could have made with other teams.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ O'Neal assisted in the recruitment efforts and personally persuaded both men to join the team.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal assisted in the recruitment efforts and personally lobbied both men to join the team.
^ O'Neal assisted in the recruitment efforts and personally persuaded both men to join the squad.
.^ Ultimately, each of them did, forgoing larger salaries in favor a chance to win an NBA Championship, something neither had yet accomplished in their career.
^ Ultimately, both signed, each forgoing larger salaries in favor of a chance to win an NBA championship, which neither had accomplished in his career (and which neither would achieve with the Lakers).
^ Unfortunately, it has not been able to win any NBA championship so far.- The Brewster Center Domestic Violence Services 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC thebrewstercenter.org [Source type: General]
.^ At the beginning of the 2003-04 season , with two years left on his contract at the time, O'Neal informed the team of his desire for an extension to his contract.
^ At the beginning of the 2003–04 season , with two years left on his contract at the time, O'Neal informed the team of his desire for a substantially larger extension to his contract.
^ After the Lakers fell to 5th seed and failed to reach the Finals in 2003, the team made a concerted off-season effort to improve its roster.
.^ It is widely believed that there was also concern about O'Neal's relationship with Kobe Bryant, as the two had exchanged public barbs during the off-season.
^ The best quality about Kobe Bryant?- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ There are about two thousand different publications related to this universe.- Free PC Games Download - Full Version PC Games: March 2008 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.ourpcgame.net [Source type: General]
.^ With Bryant scheduled to become a free agent at the end of that season, many who?
^ With Bryant scheduled to become a free agent at the end of that season, many believed he would not choose to remain with the Lakers as O'Neal's sidekick.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ With Bryant scheduled to become a free agent at the end of that season, many believed he would not choose to remain with the Lakers if the team made a long-term commitment to O'Neal.
After the Lakers' loss to the
Detroit Pistons in the
2004 NBA Finals, O'Neal was angered by comments made by Lakers general manager
Mitch Kupchak regarding O'Neal's future with the club, as well as by the departure of Lakers coach
Phil Jackson at the request of Dr. Buss.
.^ O'Neal's comments indicated that he felt that the team's decisions were centered around a desire to appease Bryant, to the exclusion of all other concerns, and O'Neal promptly demanded a trade.
^ O'Neal made comments indicating that he felt the team's decisions were centered on a desire to appease Bryant to the exclusion of all other concerns, and O'Neal promptly demanded a trade.
^ Im not concerned with any other teams.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ The Dallas Mavericks and their team owner Mark Cuban were extremely interested in O'Neal and were willing to make a trade with the Lakers, but Kupchak wanted Dirk Nowitzki , the Mavs' superstar, in return.
^ Cuban refused to let go of Nowitzki and the Lakers ended trade talks with Dallas.
^ The Dallas Mavericks and their team owner Mark Cuban were extremely interested in O'Neal and were willing to make a trade with the Lakers, but Kupchak wanted Dirk Nowitzki, the Mavs' superstar, in return.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ However, Miami showed interest and slowly a trade agreement was made.
^ However, Miami showed interest and gradually a trade agreement was made.
^ In perhaps the oddest trade Pat Riley made in Miami (which is saying a lot), Barry was acquired for the still effective Isaac Austin.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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Miami Heat
.^ (In July 2004, right after he joined the Heat.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ What he first considered himself after the trade to Miami .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ On July 14 , 2004 , O'Neal was officially traded to the Miami Heat for Caron Butler , Lamar Odom , Brian Grant and a first-round draft choice.
.^ O'Neal reverted from his Lakers jersey number 34 to number 32, which he wore while playing for the Orlando Magic .- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ O'Neal reverted from his Lakers jersey number 34 to number 32, which he wore while playing for the Orlando Magic.
^ Orlando Magic season With the addition of Anfernee Hardaway, the Magic acquired a guard who could get Shaquille O’Neal the ball more often.- Free Sugar Daddy & Sugar Baby Dating in O Neals, California 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.seekingarrangement.com [Source type: General]
.^ O'Neal took classes at LSU as he had promised his mother he would graduate.
^ In August 2005 , O'Neal signed an 5-year-extension with the Heat for US $100 million dollars.
^ Remember thisIm going to bring a championship to Miami .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ He claimed that one of the main reasons for wanting to be traded to Miami was because of their up-and-coming star, Dwyane Wade .
^ The reason is because sugar daddies, sugar mommies and sugar babies understand they can be honest and up front about why they are here and what they are looking for.- Free Sugar Daddy & Sugar Baby Dating in O Neals, California 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.seekingarrangement.com [Source type: General]
^ Whats interesting about that is the Knicks were ahead of Miami in the standings for ONE GAME the entire year, and it couldnt have come at a more inconvenient time.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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.^ With O'Neal on board, the new-look Heat surpassed expectations, claiming the best record in the Eastern Conference.
^ With O'Neal on board, the new-look Heat surpassed expectations, easily claiming the best record in the Eastern Conference.
^ Despite being hobbled by a deep thigh bruise, O'Neal lead the Heat to the Eastern Conference Finals and a Game 7 against the defending champion Detroit Pistons , losing by a narrow margin.
.^ He also made the All-NBA 3rd Team.
^ He was a starter in 2004 and averaged 10.9 ppg and 7.4 rpg.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K8 (X360) Player Edit Guide by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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^ When Jermaine made it to his 5,700th minute, he was averaging 19 ppg and 9 rpg, not 7 ppg and 4 rpg.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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.^ Despite being hobbled by a deep thigh bruise, O'Neal lead the Heat to the Eastern Conference Finals and a Game 7 against the defending champion Detroit Pistons , losing by a narrow margin.
^ Despite being hobbled by a deep thigh bruise, O'Neal led the Heat to the Eastern Conference Finals and a Game 7 against the defending champion Detroit Pistons , losing by a narrow margin.
^ Many critics say that Heat coach Pat Riley is doing the right thing by only letting O'Neal play about 30 minutes a game because he will be at 100% come playoff time and has shown in dominance in games against the Chicago Bulls , Seattle SuperSonics , Detroit Pistons , and Charlotte Bobcats in which he has scored over 30 points.
.^ He also narrowly lost the 2004-2005 MVP award to Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash in one of the closest votes in history.
^ He also narrowly lost the 2004–05 MVP Award to Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash in one of the closest votes in NBA history.
^ Don't trust Steve Nash and the Suns the rest of the way .- Fantasy Basketball Blog - ESPN 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC sports.espn.go.com [Source type: General]
O'Neal going in for a layup with the Heat
.^ In August 2005 , O'Neal signed an 5-year-extension with the Heat for US $100 million dollars.
^ In August 2005, O'Neal signed a 5-year-extension with the Heat for $100 million.
^ So after that surprise year, the Jazz signed Kirilenko to this contract extension.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
.^ Supporters applauded O'Neal's willingness to take what amounted to a pay cut, and the Heat's decision to secure O'Neal's services for the long term.
^ Supporters applauded O'Neal's willingness to take what amounted to a pay cut and the Heat's decision to secure O'Neal's services for the long term.
^ With starters Udonis Haslem , Jason Williams , Wade and O'Neal missing a major amount of time early in the season, the Heat were immediately far behind schedule in terms of success.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
.^ They contended that O'Neal was worth more than $20 million per year, particularly given that considerably less valuable players earn almost the same amount.
^ These players aren't anything more than what they are on the court.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ They contend that O'Neal is well worth $20 million per year, particularly given that considerably less valuable players such as Jalen Rose , Allan Houston , Keith Van Horn , Steve Francis , and Stephon Marbury earn almost the same amount.
.^ O'Neal was injured for a great deal of the 1995–96 season , missing 28 games.
^ In the second game of the 2005–06 season , O'Neal injured his right ankle and subsequently missed the following 18 games.
^ In the 2006–07 season O'Neal missed over thirty games with a right knee injury.
.^ Pat Riley is the best coach Ive ever had.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ When asked about Pat Rileys return to coach the Miami Heat: .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ Many critics stated that Heat coach Pat Riley correctly managed O'Neal during the rest of the season, limiting his minutes to a career low.
.^ Riley felt doing so would allow O'Neal to be healthier and fresher come playoff time.
^ Many critics say that Heat coach Pat Riley is doing the right thing by only letting O'Neal play about 30 minutes a game because he will be at 100% come playoff time and has shown in dominance in games against the Chicago Bulls , Seattle SuperSonics , Detroit Pistons , and Charlotte Bobcats in which he has scored over 30 points.
^ I don't think Teresa is one that will cry and give up that easily, so when the time comes for Clare to finaly take control of her yoki she would not be alone.- [Jap-Manga] Claymore Statistics, Power Levels, and Theories [Archive] - Page 9 - AnimeSuki Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.animesuki.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ Although O'Neal is averaging career lows in points, rebounds, and blocks, O'Neal said in a recent interview "Stats don't matter.
^ O'Neal experienced a rough start for the 2007–08 season, averaging career lows in points, rebounds and blocks.
^ Although O'Neal averaged career lows (or near-lows) in points, rebounds, and blocks, he said in an interview "Stats don't matter.
.^ I care about winning, not stats.
^ The day I stopped worrying about stats is the day I started winning.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ If I score 0 points and we win I'm happy.
^ On February 27, 2009, O'Neal scored 45 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, his 49th career 40-point game in a win against the Toronto Raptors .
^ He was in foul trouble in the first half of the championship game, but then scored all 18 of his points in the second half, and led UConn from a seven point deficit to a one point win.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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.^ If I score 50, 60 points, break the records, and we lose, Im pissed off.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ If I score 50, 60 points, break the records, and we lose, I'm pissed off.
^ List of individual National Basketball Association scoring leaders by season List of National Basketball Association players with 60 or more points in a game .
.^ 'Cause I knew I did something wrong.
^ Cause I knew I did something wrong.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ Ill have a hell of a season if I win the championship and average 20 points a game.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ I'll have a hell of a season if I win the championship and average 20 points a game."
^ He even averaged 7.9 ppg in his second season and averaged 6.0 ppg in 3 playoff games.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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.^ During the 2005–06 season, the Heat recorded only a .500 record without O'Neal in the line-up.
^ (Referring to the Heat team at the beginning of the 2005-06 season.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ O'Neal holding the championship ball when the NBA Champion Heat visited the White House O'Neal put up considerably lower numbers compared to those he recorded during the 2005–06 regular season, but he twice delivered dominant games in order to close out a playoff series: a 30-point, 20-rebound effort in Game 6 against the Chicago Bulls in the first round, and a 28-point, 16-rebound, 5-block effort in Game 6 against the Pistons.
.^ On April 11 , 2006 , Shaquille O'Neal recorded his second career triple-double against the Toronto Raptors with 15 points, 11 rebounds and a career high 10 assists.
^ Randy Foye , Timberwolves: 8 points (1-10 FG), 1 rebound, 4 assists against the 76ers.- Fantasy Basketball Blog - ESPN 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC sports.espn.go.com [Source type: General]
^ One of three players in NBA history to reach 24,500 points, 11,000 rebounds, 2,600 assists, and 2,300 blocks in his career (the others are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon ; note that the NBA did not record blocked shots as an official statistic until the 1973-1974 season).
.^ Field-goal percentage .
^ O'Neal finished the 2005-06 season as the league leader in field goal percentage; he joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only two players in league history to lead the league in field goal percentage nine times.
^ O'Neal finished the season as the league leader in field goal percentage; he joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only two players in league history to lead the league in field goal percentage nine times.
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^ In the 2006 NBA Playoffs , the Miami Heat would go on to win their first NBA Championship.
^ In the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat would go on to win their first NBA Championship.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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^ Vote Up Vote Down 2005-2006 NBA Champions - Miami Heat .- Miami Heat - NBA Basketball 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Despite being hobbled by a deep thigh bruise, O'Neal led the Heat to the Eastern Conference Finals and a Game 7 against the defending champion Detroit Pistons, losing by a narrow margin.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
O'Neal holding the championship ball when the NBA Champion Heat visited the White House
.^ In the four games since he sat against the Chicago Bulls on Nov.- Fantasy Basketball Blog - ESPN 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC sports.espn.go.com [Source type: General]
^ In the series, O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.
^ Interestingly, Nazr is 2-2 on threes during the playoffs in his career, but is 0-3 during the regular season.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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.^ Title: NBA Desktops miami heat ...
^ It was O'Neal's fourth title in seven seasons, and fulfilled his promise of delivering an NBA championship to Miami.
^ During the 2002 victory parade, O'Neal declared that Sacramento will never be the capital of California, after the Lakers beat the Kings in a tough seven game series enroute to completing a three-peat of championship titles.
.^ Well see you again next year.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ At the victory celebration O’Neal declared another championship was on the way, saying, "We will see you again next year!"- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ See you this time next year, and before that see you this Fall!- NBA Finals - Down with Boston! [Archive] - The Official San Diego Chargers Forum 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC forums.chargers.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ In the 2006–07 season O'Neal missed over thirty games with a right knee injury.
^ Will miss the entire season with injury.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
^ Gilbert Arenas has played all of 15 games the last two seasons and his scoring and ability to give the team options in the clutch was sorely missed last season.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
.^ Shaquille ONeal at a Heat game in Miami!!!- NBA - Shaquille O'neal Charles Barkley fight - LiveVideo.com 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC visionman.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The Miami Heat struggled during his absence but with his return won seven of their next eight games.
^ When asked about Pat Rileys return to coach the Miami Heat: .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ Bad luck still haunted the squad however, as Wade dislocated his left shoulder, leaving O'Neal as the focus of the team.
^ However, they are still very good players that can contribute a lot to a successful team.
^ However, this team isn't just about Kidd and Marion, but there is still a player I've yet to talk about who is the best of all of them: Dirk Nowitzki.
.^ Critics were doubting if O'Neal, now in his mid thirties, was able to put the team on his shoulders and if he could carry them into the playoffs.
^ He has always been a great closer and clutch player that has gotten his teams deep into the playoffs almost every year.
^ Meanwhile in Cleveland, weve seen Paul Silas get fired, and LeBron put up numbers while the team spins out of control and out of the playoffs.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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The Heat went on a much needed winning streak to keep them in the race for a playoff spot, which they finally secured against the
Cleveland Cavaliers on April 5.
.^ In a rematch of the year before, the Heat faced the Bulls in the first round of the playoffs.
^ He has never missed the playoffs, never been eliminated in the first round, and anytime his team advances past the second round they win a championship.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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^ Two years later, the Knicks had declined sharply and were outsted in the first round in 2001, the same year that Houston's contract expired.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
.^ The Heat struggled against the Bulls and although O'Neal put up reasonable numbers, he was not able to dominate the series.
^ O'Neal holding the championship ball when the NBA Champion Heat visited the White House O'Neal put up considerably lower numbers compared to those he recorded during the 2005–06 regular season, but he twice delivered dominant games in order to close out a playoff series: a 30-point, 20-rebound effort in Game 6 against the Chicago Bulls in the first round, and a 28-point, 16-rebound, 5-block effort in Game 6 against the Pistons.
^ Glen "Big Baby" Davis put up 22 points to go with eight rebounds and two steals in the Celtics' victory over the Heat.- Fantasy Basketball Blog - ESPN 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC sports.espn.go.com [Source type: General]
.^ The Bulls outplayed the Heat, resulting in a sweep.
.^ It was for the first time in ten years that O'Neal did not advance into the second round.
^ Fred Hickman , then of CNN , was the sole voter who did not cast his first place vote for O'Neal, instead choosing Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers .
^ I can see the Grizzlies rotating Gasol here at times to give their first round draft pick Thabeet more time at center.
.^ In the 2006–07 season O'Neal reached 25,000 career points, becoming the 14th player in NBA history to accomplish that milestone.
^ On April 11 , 2006 , Shaquille O'Neal recorded his second career triple-double against the Toronto Raptors with 15 points, 11 rebounds and a career high 10 assists.
^ Throughout his career, O'Neal established himself as a formidable low post presence, putting up career averages of 25.2 points on .581 field goal accuracy, 11.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game (as of May 2008).
.^ In the series, O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.
^ In the 2006–07 season O'Neal missed over thirty games with a right knee injury.
^ Ill have a hell of a season if I win the championship and average 20 points a game.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ Although O'Neal is averaging career lows in points, rebounds, and blocks, O'Neal said in a recent interview "Stats don't matter.
^ O'Neal experienced a rough start for the 2007–08 season, averaging career lows in points, rebounds and blocks.
^ Although O'Neal averaged career lows (or near-lows) in points, rebounds, and blocks, he said in an interview "Stats don't matter.
.^ His role in the Heat offense diminished, as he attempted only 10 field goals per game, in comparison with his career average of 17.
^ Since his return O'Neal is averaging a career low in minutes per game.
^ In addition, O'Neal was plagued by fouls, and during one stretch fouled out five consecutive games.
.^ O'Neal played in the All-Star game and scored 14 points.
^ As a result of his poor performance and lengthy court absences, O'Neal's 14 straight All-Star appearances ended that season, as he was neither selected as a starter nor as a reserve in the game at New Orleans .
^ Referring to his selection into the 2009 All-Star Game: .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
Phoenix Suns
Shaquille O'Neal as a member of the Suns against the New Orleans Hornets, February 27, 2008
.^ Toronto Raptors have agreed to trade O'Neal and Jamario Moon to the Miami Heat for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks.- Robert Littal Presents The Infamous BlackSportsOnline: Search Results 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC blacksportsonline.com [Source type: General]
^ Phoenix Suns Shaquille O'Neal as a member of the Suns against the New Orleans Hornets, February 27, 2008The Phoenix Suns acquired O'Neal from the Miami Heat in exchange for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ At forward, the Mavs have newly acquired Shawn Marion .
.^ O'Neal scored a game-high 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
^ (Referring to his former Lakers team.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ O'Neal made his Suns debut on February 20, 2008 against his former Lakers team, scoring 15 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in the process.
.^ The Lakers won, 130-124.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The Lakers won, 130–124.
^ But give me four or five days to really get in tune and I'll get it."
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.^ He even averaged 7.9 ppg in his second season and averaged 6.0 ppg in 3 playoff games.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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^ Nonetheless, in 28 regular-season games, O'Neal averaged 12.9 points and 10.6 rebounds in his first year with the Suns,[11] reaching the playoffs.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In the series, O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.
.^ Tim Duncan-Spurs-uTube!- 227's YouTube "Chili"-Shaq-WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment)! Chris Jericho & Big Show Vs Cryme Time With Shaq O' Neal 07/27/09 WWE Raw Referee Match! 11 September 2009 10:20 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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^ One of the alleged reasons for the trade was to limit Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs in case of a series during the postseason, especially after the Suns' six-game elimination in the 2007 NBA Playoffs.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ He buried the Nets in 02-03 with a near quadruple double, and Duncans passing against the Pistons led the Spurs to victory in the fourth quarter of game 7.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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[19] .^ It was for the first time in ten years that O'Neal did not advance into the second round.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal and the Phoenix Suns did face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs, yet they were once again eliminated, this time in five games.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Phoenix Suns 2009 2010 game in...- Phoenix Suns - NBA Basketball 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ When he was with the Grizzlies, Bibby was averaging 8+ assists per game.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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^ In the series, O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.
^ Assists per game .
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.^ Bosh leads Raptors to 111-103 victory over Heat AP TORONTO -- Chris Bosh had 24 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 111-103 ...- Miami Heat - NBA Basketball 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The guy has a career average of 6.2 assists per game and has proven to be a very good passer.
^ He even averaged 7.9 ppg in his second season and averaged 6.0 ppg in 3 playoff games.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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[20] .^ He returned to the All-Star Game in 2009 and emerged as co-MVP along with ex-teammate Kobe Bryant.
^ Referring to his selection into the 2009 All-Star Game: .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ And if you want to look at the players drafted after him, you could have had a productive all star at every position: Steve Nash , Kobe Bryant , Peja Stojakovic , Jermaine O'Neal and Zydrunas Ilgauskas .- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
.^ If I score 0 points and we win Im happy.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ February 3, 2009 11:38 am .
^ If I score 0 points and we win I'm happy.
.^ NBA Rookie of the Year 1992–93 .
^ He and the Suns defeated the Raptors 133–113.
^ The 2009 NBA Playoffs was also the first time since O'Neal's rookie season in 1992–93 that he did not participate in the playoffs.
Cleveland Cavaliers
.^ June 26, 2009 : Traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Sasha Pavlovic , Ben Wallace , cash and a 2010 2nd round draft pick.- Shaquille O'Neal NBA & ABA Basketball Statistics | Basketball-Reference.com 11 September 2009 10:20 UTC www.basketball-reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Was traded with Eddie House to Charlotte for two second round picks.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
^ Was traded to the Kings for a second round pick.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
[21] .^ James said the arena proposal was ''still very much alive.''- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
^ Every time that Ive won a championship Ive looked at my guys around me and looked at their work ethic and said You know what, Im going to win it this year.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ Official site of the 03-04 Rookie of the Year, King LeBron James.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
[22]
.^ Glen "Big Baby" Davis put up 22 points to go with eight rebounds and two steals in the Celtics' victory over the Heat.- Fantasy Basketball Blog - ESPN 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC sports.espn.go.com [Source type: General]
^ I studied a minute, sort of holding my breath, and then says to myself: "All right, then, I'll go to hell" -- and tore it up.
^ (Referring to the Heat-Celtics game, in which Miami overcame a 25-point deficit to defeat Boston .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
[23] He had surgery on the thumb on March 1 and will be out up to 8 weeks.
[24]
Player profile
O'Neal's free throw shooting is regarded as one of his major weaknesses.
.^ Blocks per game .
^ In the series, O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.
^ May 1, 2008 2:25 pm .
.^ The biggest pair of shoes I have now are a size 20 Nike Air Force Strong, I also have some 18’s and 16’s.
^ Age 25 7′ 1″ 310 pounds Size 22 shoe .
^ Mike Sunday April 29, 2007 at 3:25 pm I am 16 and I have a size 18 shoe.
.^ His physical frame gives him a power advantage over most opponents, and for a man of that size, he is quick and explosive.
^ They all want LeBron James and LeBron has teased everyone involved, but let's not forget that Cleveland will still be able to give him the most money.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ Give me the good old days when a man carried a club and had a brain the size of a walnut!"- Offensive to Asians? [Archive] - Absolute Write Water Cooler 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC absolutewrite.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Post Defense - Effectiveness of defending a player in the post.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
^ Post Offense Effectiveness of offensive post moves.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
^ Post Offense - Effectiveness of offensive post moves.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
.^ In addition, O'Neal frequently uses a right-handed jump hook shot to score near the basket.
^ His presence serves to intimidate opposing players shooting near the basket, and he has averaged 2.4 blocked shots per game over the course of his career.
^ O'Neal also won the scoring title that year while finishing second in rebounds and third in blocked shots.
.^ Dunk Dunk accuracy, frequency, and creativity.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
^ Dunk - Dunk accuracy, frequency, and creativity.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
^ Pound for pound, he is the most athletic player of all time.
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.^ Opposing teams often use up many fouls on O'Neal, limiting the playing time of their own big men.
^ On the July 27th Edition Of WWE Raw , O'Neal was the special guest host and put himself as the special ringside enforcer in a match involving Cryme Time and the WWE Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho and The Big Show .
^ They ended up becoming better than many of the teams that made the playoffs, and as long as they stay healthy, they will undoubtedly get there next year (so long, Memphis).- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
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.^ His inside presence in the post is not only seen on offense, but on defense as well.
^ O'Neal's physical presence inside the paint has caused dramatic changes in many teams' offensive and defensive strategies that can be seen over the course of his career.
^ Opposing teams often use up many fouls on O'Neal, limiting the playing time of their own big men.
.^ O'Neal's primary weakness is his free-throw shooting.
^ O'Neal's free throw shooting is regarded as one of his major weaknesses.
^ Free Throw - Free Throw shooting accuracy.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
.^ His career average is 52.4%.
.^ He once missed all 11 free throws in a game against the Seattle SuperSonics on December 8, 2000, a record.
^ I missed 13 free throws.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ He holds NCAA Tournament (http://www.mahalo.com/Special:Createpage?term=NCAA+Men%27s+Basketball+To urnament) records for the most points scored, most free throws made, most free throw attempts and most games played.- Say something nice about a team you dislike [Archive] - SatelliteGuys.US 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC www.satelliteguys.us [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[28] .^ In hope of exploiting O'Neal's poor foul shooting, opponents often commit intentional fouls against him, a tactic known as " Hack-a-Shaq ".
^ O'Neal's primary weakness is his free-throw shooting.
^ O'Neal is the fourth-ranked player all-time in free throws taken, 21 having shot 10895 in 1117 games through the 08-09 season.
.^ On December 25, 2008, O'Neal missed his 5,000th free throw, becoming the second player in NBA history to do so along with Wilt Chamberlain.
^ I missed 13 free throws.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ Originally the play was written in French, and opened in Zurich on December 8, 2006, however its English version opened on March 25, 2008 in London’s West End.
[30]
.^ NBA Finals Most Valuable Player 2000 2001 2002 .
^ Owns the record for most three's attempted in an NBA Finals with 50.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
^ Most Valuable Player 1999–2000 .
.^ He also made the All-NBA 3rd Team.
^ On his own half of the hardwood, O'Neal is considered to be a capable defender, and he was named three times to the All-NBA Second Defensive Team.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ O'Neal made the All-NBA 2nd Team and was second in MVP voting.
.^ Blocks per game .- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ His presence serves to intimidate opposing players shooting near the basket, and he has averaged 2.4 blocked shots per game over the course of his career.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ O'Neal's physical presence inside the paint has caused dramatic changes in many teams' offensive and defensive strategies that can be seen over the course of his career.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
As a teammate, O'Neal is also noted for his ability to form
symbiotic relationships with young, talented guards.
.^ Playing alongside O'Neal, talents like Penny Hardaway , Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade blossomed into legitimate superstars.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ Kobe bryant confirmed at 6-4 3/4 Upon meeting Bryant two Fridays ago, O'Neal Mitchell of Tenaha, Texas, surmised that Bryant wasn't as tall as advertised.- NBA NBA Pre Draft Measurement [Archive] - InterBasket - International Basketball & Euroleague Forum 28 January 2010 0:50 UTC forums.interbasket.net [Source type: General]
^ It is widely believed that there was also concern about O'Neal's relationship with Kobe Bryant , as the two had exchanged public barbs during the off-season.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
Media personality
O'Neal is generally liked by the media for his playful tone in
interviews.
.^ He has been called "The Big Aristotle and Hobo Master", a name that was self-given, for his composure and insights during these interviews.
.^ O'Neal has several nicknames, some of which have been given by the media.
Some of the most common ones are "
Shaq," "
The Diesel," "
Shaq Fu," "
The Big Aristotle," "
The Big Daddy," "
Superman," "
The Big Agave," "
The Big Cactus," "
The Big Shaqtus," "
The Big Galactus," "
Wilt Chamberneezy," "
The Big Baryshnikov," "
The Real Deal," "
Dr. Shaq" (after earning his
MBA), and, most recently, "
Shaqovic."
[31][32]During the 2000
Screen Actors Guild strike, O'Neal performed in a commercial for
Disney.
.^ There's a fine line, and straight-forward name-calling crosses it, as this does.- Offensive to Asians? [Archive] - Absolute Write Water Cooler 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC absolutewrite.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[33][34]O'Neal's humorous and sometimes incendiary comments fueled the
Los Angeles Lakers' long standing rivalry with the
Sacramento Kings; O'Neal frequently referred to the Sacramento team as the "Queens." During the 2002 victory parade, O'Neal declared that Sacramento will never be the capital of California, after the Lakers beat the Kings in a tough seven game series enroute to completing a
three-peat of championship titles.
.^ Yao Ming responded with: "Chinese is a hard language to learn."- Offensive to Asians? [Archive] - Absolute Write Water Cooler 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC absolutewrite.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ November 17th, 2009, 11:31 PM I saw some survey work for 1 Center Street taking place about a month ago.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
^ But all that is about to change as Yao Ming has been drafted with which the morals of the Rockets are better than ever.
.^ AM And I find it offensive that a non-Asian is telling an Asian "you're too sensitive."- Offensive to Asians? [Archive] - Absolute Write Water Cooler 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC absolutewrite.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal told a reporter, "you tell Yao Ming, ching chong yang, wah, ah so".- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ I don't see how you could call Clare selfish.- [Jap-Manga] Claymore Statistics, Power Levels, and Theories [Archive] - Page 9 - AnimeSuki Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.animesuki.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ Yao replied that Chinese is a difficult language to learn.
.^ O'Neal's supporters said it was a reaction to Yao being over promoted by marketers and the media.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ O'Neal played in the All-Star game and scored 14 points.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Some blame this hype for allowing Yao to edge O'Neal in fan voting for the starting position of center at the All-Star Game.
^ O'Neal starred in Shaq Fu , a fighting game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis .
.^ During the 2005 NBA playoffs, O'Neal lamented of his poor play due to injury as being comparable to Erick Dampier , a Dallas Mavericks center who had failed to score a single point in one of their recent games.
^ O'Neal played in the All-Star game and scored 14 points.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ He did not play in the game, due to an abdominal injury.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The quip inspired countless citations and references by announcers during those playoffs, though Dampier himself offered little response to the insult.
^ Anonymous 11/19/09(Thu)16:42 No.2390461 Can we somehow get Shaq to refer to himself as Shaw on Twitter or something so we can use that as a citation?- 4chanarchive - /sp/ - Shaw 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC 4chanarchive.org [Source type: Original source]
.^ The two would meet in the 2006 NBA Finals.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The two would meet in the 2006 NBA Finals .
^ He brought home three NBA Championships this decade and was named NBA Finals MVP for two of those championships, in 2003 and 2005.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
.^ Or will Kobe Bryant and the Lakers break the cycle?
^ O'Neal is very vocal with the media, and often jabs at former Laker teammate Kobe Bryant.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal is very vocal with the media, and often jabs at former Laker teammate Kobe Bryant .
.^ Kobe was until well into the 2005-2006 season.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Kobe was until well into the 2005–2006 season.
^ (When asked about his relationship with Kobe Bryant.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ O'Neal has also appeared in many other shows such as Saturday Night Live and in 2007 hosted Shaq's Big Challenge, a reality show on ABC where he challenged Florida kids to lose weight and stay in shape.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal hosted a reality television show called Shaq's Big Challenge on ABC. O'Neal appeared in a SportsCenter commercial dressed in his Miami police uniform, rescuing Mike the Tiger from a tree.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ They didn't care whether such phonetic humor was even appropriate to use on a Japanese, Chinese, Korean, or other kid.- Offensive to Asians? [Archive] - Absolute Write Water Cooler 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC absolutewrite.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Or will Kobe Bryant and the Lakers break the cycle?
^ O'Neal has won four NBA Championships : three with the Los Angeles Lakers and one most recently in 2006 , with the Miami Heat .
^ (Referring to Bryant in the Heat-Lakers game.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ O'Neal was quoted as saying that he accepted the advice of NBA legend Bill Russell to make peace with Bryant.
^ Though they still think that Shaquille O'Neal would would would kill Bill Russell.- 7/12/09 Ross Greenberg,HBO producer. | WTKK 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC wtkk.everyzing.com [Source type: Original source]
^ The newspaper also quoted Türkoğlu as saying that he was not surprised at the gesture from O'Neal "because Muslim people support each other."
[35] .^ However, on June 22, 2008, O'Neal freestyled a diss rap about Bryant in a New York club.
^ After completing school, Jackson joined Laurence's group LJE (Laurence-Jones Ensemble) and played the New York club scene.- The Funk, Soul, R&B Thread. [Archive] - Page 2 - The Superhero Hype! Boards 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Shaq attacks Kobe " TMZ Video " (June 22, 2008) dead link ^ " Shaq takes a freestyle swipe at Kobe ".
.^ While rapping, O'Neal blamed Kobe for his divorce from his wife Shaunie and .- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ While rapping, O'Neal blamed Kobe for his divorce from his wife Shaunie and claims to have received a vasectomy, as part of a rhyme.
^ That being said, I don't expect Kobe to get an apology anytime soon for being blamed for Shaq's divorce which apparently is not going to happen after all.- Robert Littal Presents The Infamous BlackSportsOnline: Search Results 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC blacksportsonline.com [Source type: General]
.^ He also taunted Bryant for not being able to win a championship without him.
^ We may be worse off without Chauncey, but we wouldn't be able to win a championship with him so that trade was a necessary move.
^ Can Kobe finally win a championship without Shaq and thus solidify his name on the list of the NBA's greatest wingmen?
.^ O'Neal led the audience to mockingly chant several times "Kobe, tell me how my ass tastes."
^ How did my original speculation that there could have been times, in the history of Claymores, when certain Claymores weren't on par with the standard Claymores who have held the same rank.- [Jap-Manga] Claymore Statistics, Power Levels, and Theories [Archive] - Page 9 - AnimeSuki Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.animesuki.com [Source type: Original source]
^ NOTE #2: There has been a growing demand for me to make my roster file accessible because of how time consuming it is to manually update rosters with (or without) this guide.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
[36] .^ O'Neal justified his act by saying "I was freestyling.
That's all. It was all done in fun.
.^ Nothing serious whatsoever.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
That is what MC's do.
.^ They freestyle when called upon.
.^ I'm totally cool with Kobe.
.^ No issue at all."
[37] .^ In hope of exploiting O'Neal's poor foul shooting, opponents often commit intentional fouls against him, a tactic known as " Hack-a-Shaq ".- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ He punched center Brad Miller after an intentional foul to prevent a basket and resulting in a melee with Miller, forward Charles Oakley and several other players.- Shaquille O'Neal - Hoopedia 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC hoopedia.nba.com [Source type: General]
^ They didn't care whether such phonetic humor was even appropriate to use on a Japanese, Chinese, Korean, or other kid.- Offensive to Asians? [Archive] - Absolute Write Water Cooler 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC absolutewrite.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The quote from his song was "it's like a white boy trying to be more nigga than me."
^ His assignment this week will more than likely be Indianapolis star wide receiver Reggie Wayne .
^ Should have made the team more than once, but thats what happens when you play in dead cities like Vancouver and Atlanta.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
- GameFAQs: NBA 2K8 (X360) Player Edit Guide by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- NBA 2K8: Player Edit Guide - GamersHell.com 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamershell.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- NBA 2K8: Player Edit Guide - GamersHell.com 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamershell.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[39]
Off court
Education
.^ Off court O'Neal left LSU for the NBA after three years.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal left LSU for the NBA after three years.
^ Los Angeles Lakers After the 1995–96 season, O'Neal left the Orlando Magic to join the Los Angeles Lakers after being enticed by a seven-year, $122 million contract.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ However, he promised his mother he would eventually return to his studies and complete his bachelor's degree .
^ Only two games in a night, however, means that some of us were starting players we would normally have stashed on our bench or off our roster completely.- Fantasy Basketball Blog - ESPN 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC sports.espn.go.com [Source type: General]
^ O'Neal left LSU early to pursue his NBA career, but returned to school in 2000 and received a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies.
.^ He fulfilled that promise in 2000, earning his bachelor of arts in general studies.
^ However, he promised his mother he would eventually return to his studies and complete his bachelor's degree .
^ O'Neal left LSU early to pursue his NBA career, but returned to school in 2000 and received a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies.
[40] .^ Coach Phil Jackson let O'Neal miss a home game so he could attend graduation.
^ (Shaqs sarcastic retort to Phil Jacksons claim that, in Shaqs initial Suns game, he would be taking the ball out of bounds and waiting for the other team to get back.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ A versatile player who could be a good fit in Phil Jackson's Triangle Offense.- NBA 2K6 Player Ratings FAQ - IGN FAQs 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC faqs.ign.com [Source type: General]
At the ceremony, he told the crowd "now I can go and get a real job". Subsequently, O'Neal earned an
MBA online through the
University of Phoenix in 2005. In reference to his completion of his MBA degree, he stated:
| “ |
.^ It's just something to have on my resume for when I go back into reality.
^ The game runs in true real time: new surprises every time you check back into your game.- Free PC Games Download - Full Version PC Games: March 2008 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.ourpcgame.net [Source type: General]
^ When I first started going to Newark I quickly realized I had to plan my travel two or three blocks away from this hotel, especially in the late afternoon.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
.^ Someday I might have to put down a basketball and have a regular 9-to-5 like everybody else.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ And I want to do it the right way, like everybody else, not just a famous figurehead that gets a job because he is a famous basketball player.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
[41] |
” |
Law enforcement
.^ Also, O'Neal has maintained a high level of interest in the workings of the police department and has become personally involved in law enforcement.
^ O'Neal, in reference to his completion of an MBA degree Also, O'Neal has maintained a high level of interest in the workings of the police department and has become personally involved in law enforcement.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ He's become an amazing playmaker that can score, pass, and defend all at a high level.
.^ Los Angeles Lakers After the 1995–96 season, O'Neal left the Orlando Magic to join the Los Angeles Lakers after being enticed by a seven-year, $122 million contract.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Laker Notes", Los Angeles Times, Page D.6 ^ O'Neal to get degree from LSU - Sports ^ The Big Executive?- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ (Playfully responding to questions about partaking in a police raid as a reserve sheriffs deputy.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ He is seen in a commercial for ESPN in Miami Police garb climbing up a tree to rescue LSU mascot Mike the Tiger.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ He is seen in a commercial for ESPN in Miami Police garb climbing up a tree to rescue LSU mascot Mike the Tiger (the costumed one, not the real one).
^ O'Neal appeared in a SportsCenter commercial dressed in his Miami police uniform, rescuing Mike the Tiger from a tree.
.^ On March 2, 2005, O'Neal was given an honorary U.S. Deputy Marshal title and named the spokesman for the Safe Surfin' Foundation; he served an honorary role on the task force of the same name, which tracks down sexual predators who target children on the Internet.
^ Going undercover -Shaq helps task force track Internet sex predators ".
^ Jason Friday March 18, 2005 at 3:10 am LOL … so many sad internet liars here.
[42]
.^ Upon his trade to Miami, O'Neal began training to become a Miami Beach reserve officer; on December 8, 2005, he was sworn in as a reserve officer (he elected a private ceremony so not to distract the other officers from their special moment).- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Upon signing with the Heat, O'Neal promised the fans that he would bring a championship to Miami.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal went through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Reserve Academy and became a reserve officer with the L.A. Port Police.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Upon his trade to Miami, O'Neal began training to become a Miami Beach reserve officer; on December 8, 2005, he was sworn in as a reserve officer (he elected a private ceremony so not to distract the other officers from their special moment).- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Shaq sworn in as reserve police officer ".
^ On December 8, 2005, he was sworn in as a reserve officer, electing for a private ceremony so not to distract from the special moment of the other officers.
.^ He assumed a $1 per year salary in this capacity.
[43] .^ Shortly thereafter, in Miami, O'Neal was a witness to a hate crime and called Miami-Dade police, giving them a description of the suspect and helping police, over his cell phone, track the offender.
^ On September 4, 2007, O'Neal filed for divorce from his wife Shaunie in a Miami-Dade Circuit court.
^ In 1970, he received a phone call from producer Hal Davis who urgently needed a song written to a backing track he had entitled 'I'll Be There'.- The Funk, Soul, R&B Thread. [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[43] .^ O'Neal's actions resulted in the arrest of two suspects, whom he had witnessed assaulting a man on the street while calling out homosexual slurs.
^ Shortly thereafter, in Miami, O'Neal was a witness to a hate crime and called Miami-Dade police, giving them a description of the suspect and helping police, over his cell phone, track the offender.
^ Trying to defend O'Neal, teams put two, or sometimes even three defenders on him, resulting in uncontested shot opportunities for his teammates.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[44]
Music career
| Shaquille O'Neal |
| Birth name |
Shaquille O'Neal |
| Also known as |
Shaq
The Man of Steel |
| Born |
March 6, 1972 (1972-03-06) (age 38) |
| Origin |
Newark, New Jersey |
| Genres |
Hip hop |
| Occupations |
Rapper |
| Years active |
1993–present |
| Labels |
Jive, Interscope, A&M, Trauma |
| Associated acts |
Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz, DJ Kayslay, Fu-Schnickens, Def Jef, DJ Quik, Erick Sermon |
From 1993 onward, O'Neal has pursued a rapping career.
.^ He has released five studio albums and 1 compilation album .
.^ He was small in height (6'7"-6'9" not counting the fro), but made up for it with his athleticism and leaping ability.
.^ His 1993 debut album, Shaq Diesel , received platinum certification from the RIAA .
^ The album demonstrated the trio's enduring critical and commercial standing, receiving good reviews and debuting at the top of the US charts at the end of June....
.^ Lead singer Michael Jackson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson) is prominetely featured on the album tracks.- The Funk, Soul, R&B Thread. [Archive] - Page 2 - The Superhero Hype! Boards 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Later she recorded two more albums on her own and then was featured in movies such as The Last Dragon, Action Jackson, and 52 Pickup.- The Funk, Soul, R&B Thread. [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ I tired of him constantly having hiphop guests on his albums and doing lame hiphop/R&B songs on otherwise great albums (i.e.- The Funk, Soul, R&B Thread. [Archive] - Page 2 - The Superhero Hype! Boards 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ The album contained two hit singles, "Don't Rock The Boat" (which featured a guest rap from Ecstasy of Whodini) and "Snake In The Grass".- The Funk, Soul, R&B Thread. [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ His first rap single, "(I Know I Got) Skillz," was recently featured on the film Pineapple Express .
^ I still don't know a single woman in Germany (Deutschland in the language) that has been given the first name of "Dietrich".- [Jap-Manga] Claymore Statistics, Power Levels, and Theories [Archive] - Page 9 - AnimeSuki Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.animesuki.com [Source type: Original source]
Acting
.^ O'Neal appeared in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, bedridden after Larry David's character accidentally tripped him while stretching.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal appeared on an episode of Fear Factor.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal appears as an unlockable character in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down video game.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Believe what you want but as of what I saw, Shaq is 7'1.- Shaquille O'Neal Height - O'Neal's 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC www.celebheights.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal appeared in the 311 music video for the hit single "You Wouldn't Believe" in 2001.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal appears as an unlockable character in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down video game.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ O'Neal appeared in the movie CB4 in a small "interviewing" scene.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
O'Neal played
John Henry Irons/Steel in a movie based on the popular superhero Steel. O'Neal appeared in a
SportsCenter commercial dressed in his Miami police uniform, rescuing
Mike the Tiger from a tree. O'Neal was also a support character in the movie "Blue Chips" with
Nick Nolte. O'Neal also reportedly wanted a role in the film
X2 (the second in the
X-Men film series), but was ignored by the filmmakers.
[48]
.^ O'Neal has appeared on the animated series Static Shock on the episode "Static Shaq", as a special guest.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O’Neal then survives a collision with the Batmobile.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ He is seen fighting Godzilla (with a reference to his fighting game, the movie stating that O'Neal "opened up a can of Shaq Fu").- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ But that season was a horrible one to watch for Cleveland fans and one that's only forgotten because of the talent of James.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ (On a Static Shock episode.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
[49]
Video games
.^ At the time NBA 2k had Arroyo rated 58 overall, which probably made him the most underrated basketball player in a video game ever.- GameFAQs: NBA 2K7 (X360) Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]
- GameFAQs: NBA 2K8 (X360) Player Edit Guide by Rashidi 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- NBA 2K8: Player Edit Guide - GamersHell.com 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamershell.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- NBA 2K8: Player Edit Guide - GamersHell.com 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.gamershell.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Shaq was asked to evaluate rookie Luke Waltons passing skills, who recorded 8 assists against the Pistons in Game 2 of the 2004 NBA Finals: .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
^ (After Game 3 of the 2004 NBA Finals, when the Lakers lost to the Pistons 88-68) .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ O’Neal appeared in Backyard Basketball 2004.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal also appeared in NBA Jam (2003) and NBA Live 2004 as a current player and as a 90's All-Star.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal appeared in the arcade version of NBA Jam.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ O'Neal had a 2005 reality series on ESPN, Shaquille O'Neal starred in Shaq Fu, a fighting game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis O'Neal was pranked on the MTV show Punk'd when a crew member accused him of stealing his parking space.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ C02E3D61238F935A25752C0A9649C8B63 ^ ESPN - Daily Dime: Shaq gets the spotlight, while Kobe gets the game ESPN.com ^ a b Shaquille O'Neal career stats and splits NBA.com ^ Why Shaq?- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ When asked about what Shaq said to McGrady after kissing him after McGradys dunk in the 2007 All-Star Game: .- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ O'Neal appears as an unlockable character in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down video game.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O’Neal appeared in Backyard Basketball 2004.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal appeared in Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 as a playable boxer.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Reality television
.^ O'Neal and his mother, Lucille Harrison, were featured in the documentary film, Apple Pie, which aired on ESPN. O'Neal appeared on NBA Ballers and NBA Ballers: Phenom.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal hosted a reality television show called Shaq's Big Challenge on ABC. O'Neal appeared in a SportsCenter commercial dressed in his Miami police uniform, rescuing Mike the Tiger from a tree.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal has also appeared in many other shows such as Saturday Night Live and in 2007 hosted Shaq's Big Challenge, a reality show on ABC where he challenged Florida kids to lose weight and stay in shape.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ O'Neal appears on the 2002 Discovery Channel special "Motorcycle Mania 2" as a customer of famed custom motorcycle builder Jesse G. James.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal's large size requires an exceptionally large bike.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal has been featured in an episode of MTV's Jackass, where he was lifted off the ground on .- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ O'Neal is a fan of wrestling and has made appearances at many WWE events.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
O'Neal was pranked on the MTV show
Punk'd when a crew member accused him of stealing his parking space.
.^ After O'Neal and his wife went into the restaurant, Ashton Kutcher's crew members let the air out of O'Neal's car tires.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal and the crew member then got into an altercation and after Kutcher told O'Neal he was Punk'd, O'Neal flipped the bird at the camera.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O’Neal’s cars must have their interiors ripped out and their seats moved back ten inches before he is able to drive them.
.^ O'Neal and the crew member then got into an altercation and after Kutcher told O'Neal he was Punk'd, O'Neal flipped the bird at the camera.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ After O'Neal and his wife went into the restaurant, Ashton Kutcher's crew members let the air out of O'Neal's car tires.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[50]O'Neal is starring in a reality show called
Shaq Vs. which premiered on August 18, 2009 on ABC. The show features O'Neal competing against other athletes at their own sports.
[51] .^ O'Neal has appeared on the animated series Static Shock on the episode "Static Shaq", as a special guest.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Description: This is an edited version of WWE RAW 2 comes with all new superstars with their special moves.This includes an autopatcher wich makes older versions of WWE RAW(RAW 1,RAW2) to WWE RAW 2007.- Free PC Games Download - Full Version PC Games: March 2008 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.ourpcgame.net [Source type: General]
^ Blitzilla says on 27/Jul/09 Hey guys, i jsut saw RAW when shaq was hosting it.- Shaquille O'Neal Height - O'Neal's 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC www.celebheights.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Chris Jericho & Big Show Vs Cryme Time With Shaq O' Neal 07/27/09 WWE Raw Referee Match!- 227's YouTube "Chili"-Shaq-WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment)! Chris Jericho & Big Show Vs Cryme Time With Shaq O' Neal 07/27/09 WWE Raw Referee Match! 11 September 2009 10:20 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ YouTube "Chili"-Chris Jericho & Big Show Vs Cryme Time With Shaq O' Neal 07/27/09 WWE Raw Referee Match!- 227's YouTube "Chili"-Shaq-WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment)! Chris Jericho & Big Show Vs Cryme Time With Shaq O' Neal 07/27/09 WWE Raw Referee Match! 11 September 2009 10:20 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Big show 7'4 and o'neal 7'1.- Shaquille O'Neal Height - O'Neal's 19 September 2009 4:28 UTC www.celebheights.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The storylines and characters during the early years of Raw still had a healthy dose of the old Federation "gimmick-heavy" style.- 227's YouTube "Chili"-Shaq-WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment)! Chris Jericho & Big Show Vs Cryme Time With Shaq O' Neal 07/27/09 WWE Raw Referee Match! 11 September 2009 10:20 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ He wasn't even when he was in Boston, playing on a one year contract with the Celtics and proving invaluable during the Celtics 2008 championship run.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ After buying Raw back, McMahon announced that instead of general managers being in charge of Raw, each week a different guest host would be in charge.- 227's YouTube "Chili"-Shaq-WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment)! Chris Jericho & Big Show Vs Cryme Time With Shaq O' Neal 07/27/09 WWE Raw Referee Match! 11 September 2009 10:20 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Other projects
.^ The Actors Fund is looking for real estate sites in New York City and Los Angeles as well.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
^ On hand was the project's prospective developer, Mulberry Urban Renewal, a joint venture of Metro Homes of Hoboken and Newark Redevelopment Corp.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
^ One of the major players in the deal were the owners of Iberia who purchases the track real estate then subdiveded it and sold it to home developers.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
.^ A lot of them are half built and abandoned as the builders know that its going to be hard to sell those homes now that the Promenade project has failed.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
^ They only read it in terms of strong or weak, but that alone doesn't tell them how much more one can release before she can't turn back.- [Jap-Manga] Claymore Statistics, Power Levels, and Theories [Archive] - Page 9 - AnimeSuki Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.animesuki.com [Source type: Original source]
^ Those who just work with home computers to post text, or add links will remain free from coordinated communication rules, I predict.
.^ A healthy Jameer Nelson and the NBA return of Jason Williams , signed to be a backup here in Orlando, will also help matters in terms of pushing the tempo.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ To start out, Shane Battier should look to get the start at the other guard position until Tracy McGrady returns from his injury.
^ Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own.- Free PC Games Download - Full Version PC Games: March 2008 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.ourpcgame.net [Source type: General]
[52]
Mixed Martial Arts
.^ He used to be good for at least 10-15 great games a year; he really, aside from a game at Boston, hasn't gone off at all this year.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ Coming off an impressive 2008 season, Stojakovic came into the season last year with more than a few expectations.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ After winning the 2002 Most Improved Player of the Year award, O'Neal followed the season up with another 20 point, 10 rebound season and was a hugely sought after free agent in the 2003 offseason.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
At the gym, he goes by the nickname "Diesel."
[53]
O'Neal challenged
kickboxer and mixed martial artist
Choi Hong-man to a mixed martial arts rules bout in a
YouTube video posted on June 17, 2009. Hong-man replied to an email asking him if he would like to fight O'Neal saying "Yes, if there is a chance." Hong-man also responded to a question asking if O'Neal had a chance of winning with a simple "No."
[54]Personal life
Shaquille O'Neal as a member of the Suns
.^ Nexis4Jersey January 4th, 2010, 07:38 PM New Jersey basically does not believe its urban future is in Newark.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
^ I think it would benefit the area south the CBD , which seems to be slowly turning around.:) New Jersey basically does not believe its urban future is in Newark.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
He remains estranged from his biological father, Joseph Toney of Newark.
.^ Drafted sixth overall by Phoenix, Bedford only lasted six seasons in the league and struggled with drug addiction the entire time.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
Upon his release, Toney did not resume a place in O'Neal's life and instead agreed to surrender his parental rights to O'Neal's stepfather, Phillip A. Harrison, an
Army sergeant.
[55] .^ O'Neal and Toney have never spoken, and O'Neal has expressed no interest in a reconciliation.
[56] On his 1994
rap album,
Shaq Fu: The Return, O'Neal voiced his feelings of disdain for Toney in the song "Biological Didn't Bother", referring to Harrison with the verse, "Phil is my father."
.^ Arenas played two games and another of the big three, Caron Butler, also struggled to stay healthy; missing 15 games during the season.- Community - CBSSports.com 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: General]
^ Mel Gibson returns in the big screen in edge of darkness in theaters nationwide this Friday it's based on a British TV series.- Podcast of the Day 072409 | WROR 3 February 2010 17:56 UTC wror.everyzing.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ O'Neal also has an indoor basketball court.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ O'Neal also has an indoor basketball court .
O'Neal is a
Muslim; the
Los Angeles Times quoted him as saying, "It's a Muslim thing", with regard to the greetings he exchanged with opposing player
Hedo Türkoğlu before the Western Conference Finals series in 2002. The newspaper also quoted Türkoğlu as saying that he was not surprised at the gesture from O'Neal "because Muslim people support each other."
[57].^ The couple have four children (Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me'arah, ages ranging from 8 to 2, in order), and Nelson has one child from a previous relationship (Myles, 11).
^ The couple has four children (Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me'arah, ages ranging from 8 to 2, in order), and Nelson has one child from a previous relationship (Myles, 11).- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The couple also have four children together.- Cosmetic Surgery : Why can't women be happy with what they've got? [Archive] - The Village Square 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.nigeriavillagesquare.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ O'Neal also has a daughter from a previous relationship (Taahirah, 12), making him the father of six.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ January 31st, 2010, 12:06 PM Plus it's terrible that the mascot does not make enough to get him some kind of housing.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
^ Ryuken 2009-04-12, 13:18 We're going to have to kidnap Yagi and make him tell us how he ranks his warriors.- [Jap-Manga] Claymore Statistics, Power Levels, and Theories [Archive] - Page 9 - AnimeSuki Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC forums.animesuki.com [Source type: Original source]
.^ The family currently resides on Star Island in Miami, Florida.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Over on the causeway with all the foo-foo people (Referring to his new home in the Star Island section of Miami , with all the frou-frou celebrities.- Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 14 January 2010 21:54 UTC shaqquotes.com [Source type: Original source]
They also have maintained a residence in
Windermere, Florida, a northwest
Orlando suburb.
.^ While rapping, O'Neal blamed Kobe for his divorce from his wife Shaunie and .- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ On September 4, 2007, O'Neal filed for divorce from his wife Shaunie in a Miami-Dade Circuit court.
^ Shortly thereafter, in Miami, O'Neal was a witness to a hate crime and called Miami-Dade police, giving them a description of the suspect and helping police, over his cell phone, track the offender.
.^ Shaunie to give a "correct accounting of all money, funds, stocks, bonds, and other securities (including bearer securities)" However, later Shaunie said the couple had gotten back together and that the divorce was withdrawn.- 227's Phoenix Suns-Bounce 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.hoops227.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Shaunie to give a "correct accounting of all money, funds, stocks, bonds, and other securities (including bearer securities)" Shaunie later said that the couple had gotten back together and that the divorce was withdrawn.
.^ November 23rd, 2009, 10:45 PM Problem with eleven80 is that it cost more to restore than the building was worth.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
^ Marv95 November 22nd, 2009, 10:47 AM "Ive given 10 years of my life to the city," Stern said.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
^ Like this one too?:rolleyes: http://www.xomba.com/shaq_files_for_divorce_0 Shaq Files for Divorce It is reported that Shaquille ONeal has filed for divorce from his wife, Shaunie.- Cosmetic Surgery : Why can't women be happy with what they've got? [Archive] - The Village Square 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC www.nigeriavillagesquare.com [Source type: Original source]
[58]
.^ In 2008, the city re-bid the contract, awarding it in July of 2009 to East Hanover-based LVI/Mazzocchi, a major New Jersey demolition firm.- Newark: Real Estate, Development, News, & Politics [Archive] - Page 6 - Wired New York Forum 3 February 2010 18:21 UTC wirednewyork.com [Source type: News]
^ O'Neal: LSU Hall of Fame , accessed, March 3, 2007 ^ [1] ^ " NBA -- Lakers Sign O'neal Raise Ticket Prices ".
^ O'Neal is a 2009 inductee of the New Jersey Hall of Fame .
[59]
NBA career statistics
A list of O'Neal's career statistics:
[60]Regular season
| Year |
Team |
GP |
GS |
MPG |
FG% |
3P% |
FT% |
RPG |
APG |
SPG |
BPG |
PPG |
| 1992–93 |
Orlando |
81 |
81 |
37.9 |
.562 |
.000 |
.592 |
13.9 |
1.9 |
.7 |
3.5 |
23.4 |
| 1993–94 |
Orlando |
81 |
81 |
39.8 |
.599 |
.000 |
.554 |
13.2 |
2.4 |
.9 |
2.8 |
29.3 |
| 1994–95 |
Orlando |
79 |
79 |
37.0 |
.583 |
.000 |
.533 |
11.4 |
2.7 |
.9 |
2.4 |
29.3 |
| 1995–96 |
Orlando |
54 |
52 |
36.0 |
.573 |
.500 |
.487 |
11.0 |
2.9 |
.6 |
2.1 |
26.6 |
| 1996–97 |
L.A. Lakers |
51 |
51 |
38.1 |
.557 |
.000 |
.484 |
12.5 |
3.1 |
.9 |
2.9 |
26.2 |
| 1997–98 |
L.A. Lakers |
60 |
57 |
36.3 |
.584 |
.000 |
.527 |
11.4 |
2.4 |
.6 |
2.4 |
28.3 |
| 1998–99 |
L.A. Lakers |
49 |
49 |
34.8 |
.576 |
.000 |
.540 |
10.7 |
2.3 |
.7 |
1.7 |
26.3 |
| 1999–00 |
L.A. Lakers |
79 |
79 |
40.0 |
.574 |
.000 |
.524 |
13.6 |
3.8 |
.5 |
3.0 |
29.7 |
| 2000–01 |
L.A. Lakers |
74 |
74 |
39.5 |
.572 |
.000 |
.513 |
12.7 |
3.7 |
.6 |
2.8 |
28.7 |
| 2001–02 |
L.A. Lakers |
67 |
66 |
36.1 |
.579 |
.000 |
.555 |
10.7 |
3.0 |
.6 |
2.0 |
27.2 |
| 2002–03 |
L.A. Lakers |
67 |
66 |
37.8 |
.574 |
.000 |
.622 |
11.1 |
3.1 |
.6 |
2.4 |
27.5 |
| 2003–04 |
L.A. Lakers |
67 |
67 |
36.8 |
.584 |
.000 |
.490 |
11.5 |
2.9 |
.5 |
2.5 |
21.5 |
| 2004–05 |
Miami |
73 |
73 |
34.1 |
.601 |
.000 |
.461 |
10.4 |
2.7 |
.5 |
2.3 |
22.9 |
| 2005–06 |
Miami |
59 |
58 |
30.6 |
.600 |
.000 |
.469 |
9.2 |
1.9 |
.4 |
1.8 |
20.0 |
| 2006–07 |
Miami |
40 |
39 |
28.4 |
.591 |
.000 |
.422 |
7.4 |
2.0 |
.2 |
1.4 |
17.3 |
| 2007–08 |
Miami |
33 |
33 |
28.6 |
.581 |
.000 |
.494 |
7.8 |
1.4 |
.6 |
1.6 |
14.2 |
| 2007–08 |
Phoenix |
28 |
28 |
28.7 |
.611 |
.000 |
.513 |
10.6 |
1.7 |
.5 |
1.2 |
12.9 |
| 2008–09 |
Phoenix |
75 |
75 |
30.0 |
.609 |
.000 |
.595 |
8.4 |
1.7 |
.6 |
1.4 |
17.8 |
| 2009–10 |
Cleveland |
42 |
42 |
23.0 |
.556 |
.000 |
.516 |
6.6 |
1.6 |
.2 |
1.1 |
11.5 |
| Career |
|
1159 |
1150 |
35.3 |
.581 |
.045 |
.528 |
11.1 |
2.6 |
.6 |
2.3 |
24.2 |
| All-Star |
|
12 |
9 |
22.8 |
.551 |
.000 |
.452 |
8.1 |
1.4 |
1.1 |
1.6 |
16.8 |
Playoffs
| Year |
Team |
GP |
GS |
MPG |
FG% |
3P% |
FT% |
RPG |
APG |
SPG |
BPG |
PPG |
| 1993–94 |
Orlando |
3 |
3 |
42.0 |
.511 |
.000 |
.471 |
13.3 |
2.3 |
.7 |
3.0 |
20.7 |
| 1994–95 |
Orlando |
21 |
21 |
38.3 |
.577 |
.000 |
.571 |
11.9 |
3.3 |
.9 |
1.9 |
25.7 |
| 1995–96 |
Orlando |
12 |
12 |
38.3 |
.606 |
.000 |
.393 |
10.0 |
4.6 |
.8 |
1.2 |
25.8 |
| 1996–97 |
L.A. Lakers |
9 |
9 |
36.2 |
.514 |
.000 |
.610 |
10.6 |
3.2 |
.6 |
1.9 |
26.9 |
| 1997–98 |
L.A. Lakers |
13 |
13 |
38.5 |
.612 |
.000 |
.503 |
10.2 |
2.9 |
.5 |
2.6 |
30.5 |
| 1998–99 |
L.A. Lakers |
8 |
8 |
39.4 |
.510 |
.000 |
.466 |
11.6 |
2.3 |
.9 |
2.9 |
26.6 |
| 1999–00 |
L.A. Lakers |
23 |
23 |
43.5 |
.566 |
.000 |
.456 |
15.4 |
3.1 |
.6 |
2.4 |
30.7 |
| 2000–01 |
L.A. Lakers |
16 |
16 |
42.3 |
.555 |
.000 |
.525 |
15.4 |
3.2 |
.4 |
2.4 |
30.4 |
| 2001–02 |
L.A. Lakers |
19 |
19 |
40.8 |
.529 |
.000 |
.649 |
12.6 |
2.8 |
.5 |
2.5 |
28.5 |
| 2002–03 |
L.A. Lakers |
12 |
12 |
40.1 |
.535 |
.000 |
.621 |
14.8 |
3.7 |
.6 |
2.8 |
27.0 |
| 2003–04 |
L.A. Lakers |
22 |
22 |
41.7 |
.593 |
.000 |
.429 |
13.2 |
2.5 |
.3 |
2.8 |
21.5 |
| 2004–05 |
Miami |
13 |
13 |
33.2 |
.558 |
.000 |
.472 |
7.8 |
1.9 |
.4 |
1.5 |
19.4 |
| 2005–06 |
Miami |
23 |
23 |
33.0 |
.612 |
.000 |
.374 |
9.8 |
1.7 |
.5 |
1.5 |
18.4 |
| 2006–07 |
Miami |
4 |
4 |
30.3 |
.559 |
.000 |
.333 |
8.5 |
1.3 |
.2 |
1.5 |
18.8 |
| 2007–08 |
Phoenix |
5 |
5 |
30.0 |
.440 |
.000 |
.500 |
9.2 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.6 |
15.2 |
| Career |
|
203 |
203 |
38.6 |
.564 |
.000 |
.501 |
12.1 |
2.8 |
.6 |
2.2 |
25.2 |
Discography
Filmography
See also
References
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Further reading
- Shaq Talks Back: The Uncensored Word on My Life and Winning in the NBA Hardback (April 10, 2001)
- Shaq Talks Back: The Uncensored Word on My Life and Winning in the NBA Paperback, Revised (February 18, 2002)
- A Good Reason to Look Up (1998)
- Shaq and the Beanstalk and Other Very Tall Tales (1999) Hardcover
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