Shaquille O’Neal: Photos Of The Basketball Player

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July 26, 2023 6:21PM EDT

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Check out his pics here.

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Shaquille O’Neal at an event

Shaquille O’Neal at an event — There will only be one Shaquille O’Neal. The 7’1-tall NBA Champion is a living legend, a best-selling musician, a movie star and a pop culture icon. From his debut in the NBA in 1992, Shaq has taken over the world. After spending four years with the Orlando Magic, he joined the Los Angeles Lakers to pick up three NBA Championships alongside Kobe Bryant. After tensions between Shaq and the “Black Mamba” got to a boiling point, he joined the Miami Heat, and his fourth NBA title followed in 2006. After spending a season-and-a-half with the Phoenix Suns, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for one season, before landing with the Boston Celtics for the 2010-11 season. By then, Shaq knew it was time, and he hung up his jersey.

If that were all, then Shaq would ride into the sunset knowing he has lived a fulfilled life. However, Shaq has appeared movies (Kazaam, Steel, Blue Chips), released five studio albums (1993’s Shaq Disels has been certified platinum), was the focus of the cult-classic Shaq-Fu, launched his own Big & Tall clothing line, pursued numerous charitable efforts and has, for the most part, been everyone’s favorite big man.

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Shaquille O’Neal Is A Sharp Dressed Man

Shaquille O’Neal Is A Sharp Dressed Man — Shaquille O’Neal arrives at the Grand Opening of Shaquille’s at LA Live in March 2019. While Shaq has been impressive on the court, in his latter career, he’s become quite the fashion-plate.

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Shaquille O’Neal Is A BIG MAN

Shaquille O’Neal Is A BIG MAN — Yeah, Shaq is pretty tall. And pretty strong. Shaquille O’Neal picks up Jimmy Fallon during his appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’ on April 3, 2017

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Shaquille O’Neal Is A Legend

Shaquille O’Neal Is A Legend — Shaquille O’Neal poses next to a statue of himself. Shaq retired from the NBA as a four-time NBA champion and a 15-time NBA All-Star

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Shaquille O’Neal During NBA All-Star Game

Shaquille O’Neal During NBA All-Star Game — Solo, meet Shaq. Shaquille O’Neal meets Ansel Elgort during the NBA All-Star Saturday Night in New Orleans, LA.

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Shaquille O’Neal Stands Next To A Man Taller Than Him

Shaquille O’Neal Stands Next To A Man Taller Than Him — Shaquille O’Neal & Yao Ming attend a basketball game together. Shaq is 7’1. Yao is 7’6.

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Shaquille O’Neal Watches The Lakers Play

Shaquille O’Neal Watches The Lakers Play — Shaquille O’Neal attends an LA Lakers game. His personality clashes with Kobe Bryant would see him get shipped off to Miami…where he would win his fourth ring.

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Shaquille O’Neal Speaks

Shaquille O’Neal Speaks — Shaquille O’Neal speaks during an NBA conference. Shaq would find a second career as a commentator on TNT. Everyone just loves Shaq.

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Shaquille O’Neal Is A Hall of Famer

Shaquille O’Neal Is A Hall of Famer — Yeah, this was a no brainer. Shaquille O’Neal is inducted into the Basketball Hall Of Fame. Considering all that he accomplished in his career, his entry into the Hall of Fame was ensured.

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