(#14) Alley-Ooping to Himself
During a warm-up practice with the Boston Celtics, Shaq pulled off a rather impressive move, tossing the ball to himself and finishing with the alley-oop. A rare late career highlight from Wilt Chamberneezy, and a great excuse to later autograph the ball and drop-kick it into the crowd.
(#8) Shaq Diesel
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(#5) Shatters Backboard During NBA Draft Combine
While practicing at the 1992 NBA Draft Combine, Shaq made a dunk that shattered the glass on the backboard entirely. Fortunately, it was all caught on video for posterity. (He was 20 years old at the time). Shaq was selected first that year, and went to the Orlando Magic.
(#3) 61 Points Against the Clippers
The Lakers played against the Clippers on March 6, 2000, which also happened to be Shaq's 28th birthday. The game was considered a Clippers "home game," prompting Shaq to ask his crosstown rivals for some extra tickets for friends and family. The Clippers refused. Shaq responded by scoring a record 61 points against them that night, and also making some epic plays, including an infamous failed 3 pointer/alley oop pass to Kobe Bryant.
(#2) 2000 NBA Finals
In 1999, Phil Jackson joined the Los Angeles Lakers as head coach, and the success of his "triangle offense" (not to mention the presence of fellow All-Star Kobe Bryant), propelled Shaq and the team to the NBA Finals, and eventually to victory over the Indiana Pacers. It was the Lakers first championship since 1988, and the first championship of a 3-peat. Shaq was named MVP of both the Finals and the regular season.
(#13) Shaq on Snakebites
During a post-game press conference, reporter Corby Davidson of The Ticket asked Shaq a bizarre question - if a snake bit his mother in the chest area, would he be willing to suck out the venom, if it meant his team would win the NBA Finals. Shaq responds by telling Davidson "I'd do it with your wife." The two men are friends, making this strange back-and-forth more along the lines of good-natured ribbing than creepy innuendo.
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Shaquille O'Neal is a former American professional basketball player, serving as the center, nicknamed Shaq and Sharks. Shaquille O'Neal was selected by the Orlando Magic as first place in the 1992 NBA Draft. He has played for many outstanding teams in his career and won many honors for his great professional contribution and ability. In 1996, Shaquille O’Neal was selected as the NBA 50 Superstar. In 2011, he announced his retirement on Twitter.
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