Ever since Shaquille entered the NBA, his impact has been felt - be it bringing down the backboard while a rookie, winning multiple NBA championships and NBA Finals MVP awards, or appearing in numerous ads and movies - the Diesel will forever be one of the game's greatest personalities.
Throughout his career, Shaq has been a force down low in the post, normally scoring his points with hard throwdown dunks, grabbing rebounds with ease, and blocking shots with flair and power. If you see O'Neal in the box, it's always best to get out of his way.
Name: Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal
Born: March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey
Team: Phoenix Suns
Jersey Number: 32
Position: Center
Height: 7'1"
Weight: 325 lbs.
Nicknames: Shaq, Diesel, Big Aristotle
High School: Cole in San Antonio, Texas
College: Louisiana State University
Drafted: 1992; 1st round, 1st pick by the Orlando Magic
Teams Played For In Career:
- Orlando Magic (1992-1996)
- Los Angeles Lakers (1996-2004)
- Miami Heat (2004-2008)
- Phoenix Suns (2008-Present)
MAJOR AWARDS AND HONORS:
Most Valuable Player
- 1999-2000 NBA Most Valuable Player
Rookie of the Year
- 1992-93 NBA Rookie of the Year
NBA Finals MVP
- 1999-2000 NBA Finals MVP
- 2000-01 NBA Finals MVP
- 2001-02 NBA Finals MVP
NBA All-Star
- 1993-94 All-Star
- 1994-95 All-Star
- 1995-96 All-Star
- 1996-97 All-Star
- 1997-98 All-Star
- 1998-99 All-Star
- 1999-2000 All-Star
- 2000-01 All-Star
- 2001-02 All-Star
- 2002-03 All-Star
- 2003-04 All-Star
- 2004-05 All-Star
- 2005-06 All-Star
- 2006-07 All-Star
All-NBA Teams
- 1993-94 All NBA Third Team
- 1994-95 All NBA Second Team
- 1995-96 All NBA Third Team
- 1996-97 All NBA Third Team
- 1997-98 All-NBA First Team
- 1998-99 All-NBA Second Team
- 1999-00 All-NBA First Team
- 2000-01 All-NBA First Team
- 2001-02 All-NBA First Team
- 2002-03 All-NBA First Team
- 2003-04 All-NBA First Team
- 2004-05 All-NBA First Team
- 2005-06 All-NBA Second Team
NBA All-Defensive Teams
- 1999-00 All-Defensive Second Team
- 2000-01 All-Defensive Second Team
- 2002-03 All-Defensive Second Team
NBA All-Rookie Team
- 1992-93 All-Rookie First Team
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