Shaquille O’Neal has enjoyed a decorated career in the NBA with fans still admiring the player’s towering presence. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has dominated the court as well as the media headlines.
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Over the years, O’Neal has developed numerous partnerships with his NBA colleagues as well as with other celebrities. A photo of an interaction between O’Neal and another celebrity has been around the internet.
O’Neal shared an Instagram post of himself standing next to rapper, songwriter and actor Snoop Dogg. He captioned the post saying, “Quadruple OG who does it like me and Snoop Dogg”. The iconic duo were smartly dressed as they posed for the paparazzi in front of their flashing cameras. NBA fans certainly seemed eager to witness the duo’s crossovers.
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Interestingly, O’Neal tried to launch a career in music. He started composing rap songs in 1993. O’Neal is currently enjoying a flourishing career as a DJ. Under the stage name DIESEL, O’Neal has produced electronic music and conducted world tours and concerts.
O’Neal began his career in 1992 with the Orlando Magic as the 1st overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft. He joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996 and won three NBA championships with the franchise. . He left for the Miami Heat in 2004, where he won his fourth NBA title.
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A 61-point performance by Shaquille O’Neal on his birthday
Epicly, Shaquille O’Neal used her birthday party on the basketball court for her 28th birthday. His performance on March 6, 2000 against his rivals Los Angeles Clippers is a unique demonstration of his abilities as an MVP. Unsurprisingly, the NBA named him the MVP this season.
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Los Angeles Lakers fans watched O’Neal score a career-high 61 points against the Clippers. He also recorded 23 rebounds and three assists. The Lakers ultimately won the game, with a final score of 123-103 against the Clippers. O’Neal’s legendary performance that day certainly lives on in the memory of Lakers fans.
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