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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
Si Shaquille O'Neal ay isang alamat ng basketball at isa sa mga pinakakilalang manlalaro sa kasaysayan ng Los Angeles Lakers. Nag-aral siya sa Louisiana State University (LSU). 4 beses na kampeon sa NBA. Ang kanyang pamana ay patuloy na nagbibigay-inspirasyon sa mga susunod na henerasyon ng mga manlalaro at tagahanga sa buong mundo.
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Kalagayan
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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Mga Magulang & Mga Kapatid
Labas ng Court
Shaq-a-Claus (holiday gift-giving)
Boys & Girls Clubs
Alam Mo Ba?
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.
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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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