Who is Shaquille O'Neal?

This 7ft 1 inch, 340-pound gentle giant played three years at Louisiana State University (1990-92).In the 1992 NBA Draft and the first of overall selection Shaquille O’Neal was the first round selection of the Orlando Magic. Shaq was one of the All-Star team in eight of his nine seasons in the NBA.

Playing as a center man for the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference in his four seasons and started for the Western Conference in 1998 and 2000 for the LA Lakers. Has captured NBA Player of the Month honors nine times and Player of the Week accolades on 12 occasions and earned NBA Rookie of the Year honors in 1992-93.

Became the first player in NBA history to be named the NBA's Player of the week after his first week of his career. Shaq was named NBA Finals MVP for the second consecutive season in the Western Conference. He is known to be the best defensive football player of NBA.

Orginal essay by Jacie C. Carvajal for Bballtalk (www.bballtalk.com)
First published on June11, 2004.
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