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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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Rings
1992
Rookie Year
Shaquille O'Neal es una leyenda del baloncesto y una de las figuras más icónicas de la historia de los Los Angeles Lakers. Formado en Louisiana State University (LSU). Campeón de la NBA en 4 ocasiones. Su legado sigue inspirando a generaciones de aficionados y jugadores en todo el mundo.
Vida Personal y Familia
Estado
Single (previously married to Shaunie Henderson, 2002-2011)
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
Hijos (6)
Padres & Hermanos
Fuera de la Cancha
Shaq-a-Claus (holiday gift-giving)
Boys & Girls Clubs
¿Sabías Que?
Has a doctoral degree (Ed.D.) in Human Resource Development from Barry University — Dr. Shaquille O'Neal.
Released four rap albums, with his debut "Shaq Diesel" going platinum. He is a legitimate performing DJ under the name "DJ Diesel."
Has had more nicknames than almost any athlete: Shaq, Superman, The Big Aristotle, Diesel, The Big Shamrock, Shaq Fu, and more.
His children Shareef and Me'arah have both pursued basketball careers, continuing the family legacy.
Became a reserve police officer in multiple cities and has a genuine passion for law enforcement.
Honores de Carrera
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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