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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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Championship Rings
1992
Rookie Year
Dominant force who led Miami to its first championship in 2006 alongside Dwyane Wade. One of the most dominant players ever.
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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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Seasons
6
Teams
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
#9 All-Time Scorer
28,596 points#9 All-Time
Finished career with 28,596 points — 8th all-time when he retired.
#7 All-Time FGM Leader
11,330 FGM#7 All-Time
Seventh-most field goals made.
NBA Champion — LA Lakers (2000)
1st ringWon first of three consecutive championships. Named Finals MVP.
vs. Indiana Pacers(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.
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Shaq's eight seasons with the Lakers produced three consecutive championships, three Finals MVPs, and the most physically dominant stretch any player has ever produced in professional basketball.
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NBA Champion — LA Lakers (2001)
2nd ringSecond three-peat ring with dominant playoff run.
vs. Philadelphia 76ers(4-1)
NBA Champion — LA Lakers (2002)
3rd ringCompleted the three-peat.
vs. New Jersey Nets(4-0)
NBA Champion — Miami Heat (2006)
4th ringWon 4th championship alongside Dwyane Wade.
vs. Dallas Mavericks(4-2)
NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Top 75Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
