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Why the Miami Heat Retired Shaquille O'Neal's Jersey #32
Shaquille O'Neal's four seasons in Miami produced one NBA championship and cemented his legacy as one of the most dominant big men in league history.
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Career Journey
Shaquille O'Neal is a center whose presence anchors the frontcourt defensively and provides rebounding and finishing near the rim with the Miami Heat. His career is anchored by nba champion — la lakers (2000) — Won first of three consecutive championships. Named Finals MVP..
Career highlights include: NBA Most Valuable Player — Won MVP in 1999-2000.; NBA Finals MVP — Won 3 consecutive Finals MVPs (2000-2002).; #9 All-Time Scorer — Finished career with 28,596 points — 8th all-time when he retired..
Shaquille O'Neal attended LSU.
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Shaquille O'Neal's four seasons in Miami produced one NBA championship and cemented his legacy as one of the most dominant big men in league history.
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Orlando Magic
1992-1996
Los Angeles Lakers
1996-2004
Miami Heat
2004-2008
Phoenix Suns
2008-2009
Cleveland Cavaliers
2009-2010
Boston Celtics
2010-2011
Featured Achievements
#9 All-Time Scorer
28,596 points#9 All-Time
Finished career with 28,596 points — 8th all-time when he retired.
NBA Champion — LA Lakers (2000)
1st ringWon first of three consecutive championships. Named Finals MVP.
vs. Indiana Pacers(4-2)
NBA Champion — Miami Heat (2006)
4th ringWon 4th championship alongside Dwyane Wade.
vs. Dallas Mavericks(4-2)
NBA Most Valuable Player
1xWon MVP in 1999-2000.
1999-00
NBA Finals MVP
3xWon 3 consecutive Finals MVPs (2000-2002).
NBA All-Star
15x15x All-Star selection.
Most Dominant Physical Force in NBA History
Cultural ImpactAt 7'1" and 325 lbs, required rule changes (Hack-a-Shaq). One of the most physically dominant players ever.
#7 All-Time FGM Leader
11,330 FGMMiami Heat · Official
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NBA Champion — LA Lakers (2001)
2nd ring2000-01
NBA Champion — LA Lakers (2002)
3rd ring2001-02
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