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Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (born March 6, 1972), nicknamed "Shaq", is an American professional basketball player, rapper, actor, reserve police officer and a U.S. Deputy Marshal.He is widely perceived as one of the most dominant players in the history of the NBA.Standing at 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) and weighing 325 pounds (147 kg), he is one of the largest players to ever play in the NBA. Throughout his 17 year career, O'Neal has used his size and strength to overpower opponents for points and rebounds.

Shaquille O'Neal averaged 23.7 points and 10.9 rebounds in his 19-year career.

Lakers News: Shaquille O?Neal to Have Jersey Retired by Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers will retire Shaquille O?Neal?s jersey this upcoming season. Kobe Bryant?s former teammate joins seven other players to have their numbers hang in the rafters at Staples Center.

Shaquille O'Neal to Orlando Magic: Barkley Confirms O'Neal's Interest in GM Position

Shaquille O'Neal is interested in making the jump to a NBA front office.

Jeremy Evans Replaces Shumpert in 2012 Slam Dunk Contest; The Favorite? [POLL]

Utah Jazz forward Jeremy Evans will replace Iman Shumpert in the 2012 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest because of Shumpert's nagging knee injury.

Dwight Howard Trade Talk: Magic Center Staying Put...For Now

After formally requesting a trade on Saturday, citing a tense relationship with general manager Otis Smith on Sunday, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard's time in the Disney City looked to be vanishing. However, a recent talk with new CEO Alex Martins and newly-signed Glen Big Baby Davis may have put that notion to some rest.