Shaquille O'Neal Quotes

A collection of quotes by Shaquille O'Neal.

Shaquille O'Neal, widely known as Shaq, is a retired professional basketball player and one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. Born on March 6, 1972, in Newark, New Jersey, O'Neal's impressive physique and agility made him a force to be reckoned with on the court. Standing at 7 feet 1 inch and weighing around 325 pounds during his playing career, he possessed a rare combination of size, strength, and skill.

After a successful college career at LSU, where he received numerous accolades, O'Neal was selected as the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 1992 NBA Draft. He immediately made an impact, earning the NBA Rookie of the Year award and quickly establishing himself as one of the most dominant players in the league.

Throughout his 19-year NBA career, O'Neal played for six different teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics. He won four NBA championships, three with the Lakers and one with the Heat, and was named the NBA Finals MVP three times.

Beyond his formidable skills on the court, O'Neal's magnetic personality and sense of humor made him a beloved figure both within the basketball community and in popular culture. Since retiring in 2011, Shaq has embarked on various ventures, including sports broadcasting, acting, and entrepreneurship, solidifying his status as a versatile and influential personality.

I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money

I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.

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I'm on a mission. And I know the older I get, I may lose a s

I'm on a mission. And I know the older I get, I may lose a step or two, but it's all up in the medulla oblongata. I've got a lot up there. I've got a lot of knowledge... in this medulla oblongata.

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I'm an unorthodox type of guy, a funny guy - at least I thin

I'm an unorthodox type of guy, a funny guy - at least I think I'm funny. And one of the things I like to do is come up with nicknames for myself.

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The best quality about Kobe Bryant? You want me to be honest

The best quality about Kobe Bryant? You want me to be honest? I don't know. I'll tell you why. I open my arms to everybody. But he never stepped forward for the embrace. So I never really got to know him. I don't know anything about him, and it's kinda sad.

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I'm very excited about my new agreement with the Heat. This

I'm very excited about my new agreement with the Heat. This contract allows me to address all of my family's long-term financial goals while allowing the Heat the ability to acquire those players that we need to win a championship.

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I've been playing on Christmas for the last 10, 11, 12 years

I've been playing on Christmas for the last 10, 11, 12 years. So just got to get up early with the babies, and give them their toys and try to get a nap in and just come to play.

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This is a tough game. There are times when you've got to pla

This is a tough game. There are times when you've got to play hurt, when you've got to block out the pain.

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I'm a weird big guy. Doing rapping, doing movies. Do a lot o

I'm a weird big guy. Doing rapping, doing movies. Do a lot of stuff. But always do things the right way.

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When I get old, I'm going to the old folks' home. I don't wa

When I get old, I'm going to the old folks' home. I don't want to be one of those guys who's hanging around the house bothering the kids. But not just any old folks' home. I want the whole top floor.

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If you got the game, you got the game. That's why Tiger Wood

If you got the game, you got the game. That's why Tiger Woods is out there playing golf with Greg Norman.

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And I want to do it the right way, like everybody else, not

And I want to do it the right way, like everybody else, not just a famous figurehead that gets a job because he is a famous basketball player. I want to really learn the business.

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Everything happens for a reason. I'm used to it, I prepare f

Everything happens for a reason. I'm used to it, I prepare for it. Like I say, at the end of the day, those in charge of their own destiny are going to do what's right for them and their family.

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I don't believe that I personally have been changed by the m

I don't believe that I personally have been changed by the money. The bad thing is people assume you've changed because now you have money.

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Me shooting 40% at the foul line is just God's way to say no

Me shooting 40% at the foul line is just God's way to say nobody's perfect.

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Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what

Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.N.B. This quotation is a paraphrase of a much older quote by Aristotle, which see.

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I've won at every level, except college and pro.

I've won at every level, except college and pro.

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I'm the NBA's best NFL player, and I've always been the sexi

I'm the NBA's best NFL player, and I've always been the sexiest 7-footer in the NBA - for 12 years running.

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I'm tired of hearing about money money, money, money, money.

I'm tired of hearing about money money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.

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