Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1993-94 Fleer Ultra Famous Nicknames Complete Insert Set NBA Jordan Shaq at the best online prices at eBay! It's a shame that the referees buy into that", O'Neal said. Nicknames; Players; Player Follows; Podcasts; Power Rating; . [124] The Celtics traded away center Kendrick Perkins in February partially due to the expectation that O'Neal would return to fill Perkins' role. He described what has worked best for him in stock investing was where he felt a personal connection with the company. O'Neal was not qualified as a SWAT officer. Nickname: The Big Diesel, Shaq Attack. At Jonathan Burke's Gracie Gym, he trained in boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and wrestling. When the Lakers faced the Heat on January 16, 2006, O'Neal and Bryant made headlines by engaging in handshakes and hugs before the game, an event that was believed to signify the end of the so-called "BryantO'Neal feud" that had festered since O'Neal left Los Angeles. Shaq always had unique interests and was a rapper with lyrics that always answered his real-life stories. O'Neal is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and centers of all time. [97] He returned to the All-Star Game in 2009 and emerged as co-MVP along with ex-teammate Kobe Bryant. For sheezie,Shaq could handle the rock. [257][258] He made a cameo appearance on Being The Elite and it was later confirmed that O'Neal had been appearing backstage at recent AEW tapings, including Full Gear. O'Neal also appeared on television on Saturday Night Live (he was initially picked to host the second episode of season 24 in 1998, but had to back down due to scheduling conflicts, being replaced by Kelsey Grammer; however, he did appear in two sketches during the episode) and in 2007 hosted Shaq's Big Challenge, a reality show on ABC in which he challenged Florida kids to lose weight and stay in shape. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. O'Neal is a 2009 inductee of the New Jersey Hall of Fame. What he did off the court for NBA players was show them how to think outside of the low blocks. Far too often they are boring and predictable. A lifelong fan of the comic-book superhero, ONeal has put Supermans logo on his cars, 30-foot bed (as seen on MTV Cribs) and left bicep in tattoo form. The Big Cactus -- The Big Shaqtus: The largest walking succulent in recorded history. [202], In September 2006, O'Neal took part in a raid on a home in rural Bedford County, Virginia. [133] His national team career began in the 1994 FIBA World Championship in which he was named MVP of the Tournament. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list Awards 2 wins & 6 nominations Photos 139 Known for Steel 2.9 John Henry Irons 1997 [335] He participated in a virtual rally for then-presidential candidate Joe Biden and voted for the first time during the 2020 presidential election. Toney struggled with drug addiction and was imprisoned for drug possession when O'Neal was an infant. ", "All-Time #NBArank: Shaq comes in at No. If so, watch this: Now that you know, it makes sense, doesnt it? [329], O'Neal is a fan of the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils, who play in his hometown of Newark, and has been seen at several games over the years. [255] Big Show later stated it was scheduling issues on O'Neal's part that caused the cancellation. If you were a headline writer would you rather call him Superman or the Big Aristotle? He hosts The Big Podcast with Shaq. The Twitterer. Kobe Jolly Green Bryant 16. In addition, he became the spokesperson for the company as part of the three-year contract. He was obsessed with the fictional character Superman, and many of his cars had the Superman emblem. "We have professionals who know what to do. On December 17, 1996, O'Neal shoved Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls; Rodman's teammates Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan restrained Rodman and prevented further conflict. [13], In addition to his basketball career, O'Neal has released four rap albums, with his first, Shaq Diesel, going platinum. [26] He was later inducted into the LSU Hall of Fame. And he loved to give himself nicknames. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, the No. O'Neal was upbeat in a post-game press conference, stating: "I will take the blame for this loss because I wasn't in tune with the guys [] But give me four or five days to really get in tune and I'll get it. From bestowing nicknames such as Paul "The Truth" Pierce, Dwyane "Flash" Wade, and Tim "Big Fundamental" Duncan to dawning several himself, Shaq has more talent for aliases than Jennifer Garner. Both played for the Los Angeles Lakers NBA team and were great centers in NBA history.). With another NBA postseason underway, there are likely to be a few more gems coming over the next few weeks. This one is kind of funny but my inability to pronounce it quickly has it ranked lower than it probably should have ranked. But its boring. We have seen in a lot of places that short and simple nicknames are liked by people a lot. and continued to pretend that he did not know who Bryant was until well into the 200506 season.[171]. He did it because if you go around the league anybody with the last name (ending in) vic is a great shooter.. Jokic, the Western Conference's winner for the . 12. No thanks. What, another one? Lord of the Rings 24. Shaq is the person of nicknames, for he is the best player of his time in NBA history. Call me a sucker for a good pun. Ugh. A nickname is a word used to describe someone or something. [331] O'Neal is also a fan of English football club Northampton Town, and has posted videos of support to their official YouTube page. For example, here are some of the best nicknames for Shaq that I have brainstormed: Once youre done brainstorming, go through your ideas and select a handful of them. [203], In June 2008, the Bedford County, Virginia, and Maricopa County, Arizona, sheriff departments revoked O'Neal special deputyship after a video surfaced of him rapping about Kobe Bryant and using racial slurs. Luckily, The Big Baryshnikov is not one of those! Shaq loved to dance. Create good names for games, profiles, brands or social networks. "[76] During the 200506 season, the Heat recorded only a .500 record without O'Neal in the line-up. He is not one of the best dressers in the league, though. 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Being more than 7 feet in height, and weighing almost 150 kg, he was one of the heaviest NBA players ever. Any information you provide to us via this website may be placed by us on servers located in countries outside the EU if you do not agree to such placement, do not provide the information. He was the big man on the basketball court like Mayor McCheese was the head honcho at McDonalds. On February 27, 2009, O'Neal scored 45 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, his 49th career 40-point game, beating the Toronto Raptors 133113. Superman -- Clark Kent and Shaq. Shaq is Shaquille ONeals actual nickname, so you would think it would rank higher on this list. [283][284], In early 2019, O'Neal joined the Papa John's board of directors and invested in nine stores in the Atlanta area. The Bulls swept the Heat, the first time in 50years a defending NBA champion was swept in the opening round. Shaq said he is not going to call another grown man by that name . The History Guy: History Deserves to be Remembered. At 216 postseason games played, however, O'Neal ranks ninth in NBA history. He appeared in cameo roles in the films Freddy Got Fingered, Jack and Jill and Scary Movie 4. I don't wanna end up in the booth after the games telling you what I think and talking smack about the guys on the floor when they are a lot better than that. What's the difference? We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. At the beginning of the 200304 season, O'Neal wanted a contract extension with a pay raise on his remaining three years for $30million. This nickname has been used so universally for so long that some people actually don't know that "Shaq" is short for his given name of Shaquille, which is Arabic for "Little Warrior." 2. The Pistons would win game 5 in Detroit, and Wade would once again get injured, but the Heat He also received media flak for mocking Chinese people when interviewed about newcomer center Yao Ming. The quip inspired countless citations and references by announcers during those playoffs, though Dampier himself offered little response to the insult. "ShaqDonald's" Creator: 9th Wonder (Grammy Award-winning hip-hop producer) Dime. [271][272][273][274][275], O'Neal is on the advisory board for Tout Industries, a social video service startup company based in San Francisco. This one should probably rank even lower. His achievement made him choose a lot of nicknames for himself. What does Charles Barkley think about his good friend Shaquille O'Neal? O'Neal was fined by the union for crossing the picket line.[159][160]. O'Neal had a natural talent for rapping and signed with Jive Records and, in 1993, released his debut album, Shaq Diesel. [83] Critics doubted that O'Neal, now in his mid-30s, could carry the team into the playoffs. O'Neal is also the global spokesperson for the company. [268] He was an active bond investor in the early 1990s but continued to wade into stocks and made investments in various companies such as General Electric, Apple, and PepsiCo. A nickname is a word used to describe someone or something. Michael Jordans First Championship: An Epic Run! The Cobra 15. Enough. The nickname is supposed to suggest that he has the power and endurance of a diesel engine. Sounds like I should say "bless you," but the Diesel's wealthhis cakeis nothing to sneeze at. On February 26, 2016, the Miami Heat announced that it would retire O'Neal's No. [268] In June 2015, he invested in technology startup Loyale3 Holdings Inc., a San Francisco brokerage firm whose website and mobile app enables companies to sell a piece of their IPOs directly to small investors who put up as a little as $100 and also allows investors to regularly buy small amounts of shares in already public companies. O'Neal appeared in the 311 music video for the hit single "You Wouldn't Believe" in 2001, in P. Diddy's video for "Bad Boy for Life", the video for Aaron Carter's "That's How I Beat Shaq", the video for Owl City's "Vanilla Twilight" and the video for Maroon 5's "Don't Wanna Know". O'Neal made comments indicating that he felt the team's decisions were centered on a desire to appease Bryant to the exclusion of all other concerns, and O'Neal promptly demanded a trade. The 200809 season improved for O'Neal, who averaged 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks through the first half (41 games) of the season, leading the Suns to a 2318 record and 2nd place in their division. Linsanity was a moment, not a nickname. 18 high school prospect in the nation for the 2018 class by ESPN. I needed to learn the secrets". Big Baby [Glen Davis] breaks my hand and I had to sit out five weeks late in the year. That is what MCs do. Nicknames, cool fonts, symbols and stylish names for ShaQ - ^S.H.A.Q^, Shariq, Shack, Shakim, Shampa, aqel. Like his sister, he also plays college basketball at Texas Southern University. On December 25, 2008, O'Neal missed his 5,000th free throw, becoming the second player in NBA history to do so, along with Chamberlain.[148]. Don't miss me. Please note that Kidadl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon. O'Neal and Barkley have fun making fun and taking shots at one another, and the conversation in the Tweet is just another showcasing of their relationship. Despite battles with the likes of Duncan, Yao Ming and Dikembe Mutombo, there were few instances when Shaq wasnt the best big man on the floor. O'Neal assisted in the recruitment efforts and personally persuaded both men to join the squad, each forgoing larger salaries in favor of a chance to win an NBA championship. Agave is a plant native to the dry, hot parts of the Southwestern U.S. and parts of South America. [232], On July 14, 2011, O'Neal announced that he would join Turner Network Television (TNT) as an analyst on its NBA basketball games, joining Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley.[233]. [305][306] Nelson also has one son from a previous relationship, Myles. O'Neal responded with an expletive toward Riley, whom he often referred to as the "great Pat Riley" while playing for the Heat. eBay (dagr8one300) Add to watchlist. 2. In parting, let me leave you with this: The Diesel is gone, but he won't be forgotten. All Rights Reserved. I have no idea when or why Shaq gave himself this nickname. 9. In his first playoff series, O'Neal averaged 20.7 points and 13.3 rebounds as the Pacers swept the Magic. At the same time, I have already written two articles about Shaquille ONeal and, in both, I called the man Shaq. 11. He was good with a witty phrase, but it was still an awkward nickname. It is around 30 miles southeast of Atlanta. I have been a Boston sports fan for more than forty years. [25] O'Neal was named the Player of the Week in his first week in the NBA, the first player to do so. O'Neal will be visiting Korea for a promotion and will be visiting the school on the last day. Choi replied to an email asking him if he would like to fight O'Neal saying "Yes, if there is a chance." In my nicknames for Shaq ideas, I use combinations that are appealing to the eyes, interesting to others, convey my personality, and are easy to spell and pronounce. O'Neal made his 12th consecutive All-Star Team, made the All-NBA 1st Team, and won the Eastern Conference Player of the Month award for his performance in March. [63] He was sidelined with hallux rigidus, a degenerative arthritis in his toe. Explore down for this splendid performer's unique titles he gained. That's all. But, as I mentioned above, I am partial to the Big Shamrock. Although O'Neal averaged career lows (or near-lows) in points, rebounds, and blocks, he said in an interview "Stats don't matter. [86] According to O'Neal, Riley thought he was faking the injury. [246] In September 2012, O'Neal made a guest appearance on Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's Impact Wrestling program, where he had a backstage segment with Hulk Hogan. Chief was always a cringe nickname for Parish. My whole career I had to play people one-on-one. In his prime, Shaq wasthe rib of the leaguethe lean and meanface of the NBA. ". [78] O'Neal finished the 200506 season as the league leader in field goal percentage. Yes, this nickname as well"Shaq Diesel"has its roots in 1990s hip-hop "slanguage." [296] Binion would however go on to sue O'Neal for a sum larger than $25,000. O'Neal started all 33 games and averaged 14.2 points per game. 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According to NBA TV's Dennis Scott, Shaq rides around in an RV in Orlando called "Wilt Chamberneezy.". Shaq got this nickname in his 18th season when he went to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The trainers had him concentrate on building his core strength, flexibility, and balance.[96]. In other words, had Shaq, with just four years and one completed contract under his belt, been a free agent in this year's class, or in 1994, or 1998, or 1999, or 2000, or at any other time in . Back when he was still with Orlando in 1993, he even released a rap album called Shaq Diesel, which featured the legendary Phife Dawg and went platinum. Unique Nicknames For Shaq Tortoise shell Jaffery Spot Sunflower Maze The Beebs The Baby Marilyn Monroe Dennis Rodman Roo Charming Funny Shaq Flavion Bianca Baba Cardilac Shaq Arjun Gummy Mutter Nut Cat fish Shaq Zombie Pepper Shaq Shaq Oatmeal Jellyfish Yolk Shaq hair Wade Sun Shine Nankeen Bug Mustard Ander Shaqy Rhys Mary Madonna Champagne Santhe Bynum claimed that he was similar to Shaq, except that he made his freethrows. His nicknames all started out with Shaq, short for his real name Shaquille O' Neal (which means Little Warrior in Arabic). the name of one of the worst video games in history. Alas, the Cavs lost to the Boston Celtics in the 2nd round of the playoffs and Shaq moved to Boston himself the next year. Nothing serious whatsoever. He ranks 8th all-time in points scored, 6th in field goals, 15th in rebounds, and 8th in blocks. This nickname refers to the fact that Shaq got a doctorate degree in education from Barry University in 2012. [269], O'Neal is an investor for esports team NRG Esports. Shaqir O'Neal is next, and the Class of 2021 baller was another national prospect. Be the first one to comment on this story. [337], "Shaquille" and "Shaq" redirect here. [112] The contract was for two years at the veteran minimum salary for a total contract value of $2.8million. comment . What are all the nicknames Shaq has given to NBA players? Presumably, Shaq gave himself this nickname because he can be prickly on the outside but soft on the inside like the plant. In December 2010, Shaq became The Big Conductor. But Evander Real Deal Holyfield had it first! A sequel, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, was released in 2018. With O'Neal on board, the new-look Heat surpassed expectations, claiming the best record in the Eastern Conference in 200405 with 59 wins. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. 3 center ever. "[150] The Lakers retired his No. Also, why would he want to work so hard? O'Neal left LSU early to pursue his NBA career, but continued his education even after becoming a professional player. Grade: PSA 8. But I rank any nickname with Daddy in it lowly. [63], Opposing teams often used up many fouls on O'Neal, reducing the playing time of their own big men. Other Kobe Bryant nicknames include: 9. In sports, a field general is a leader for his team. O'Neal led the audience to mockingly chant several times "Kobe, tell me how my ass tastes". He is an actor and producer, known for Steel (1997), The Lego Movie (2014) and Kazaam (1996). NBA on TNT @NBAonTNT "300 pounds of greatness" . [296] In 2016, Binion withdrew the lawsuit after coming to a settlement agreement with O'Neal. [42], On the team's first full day at the Olympics in Atlanta, the media announced that O'Neal would join the Los Angeles Lakers on a seven-year, $121million contract. I'm actually on a team again." It has nothing to do with the fact that I am a huge Celtics fan stop saying that. Something about the length of the phrase appealed to me, but I dont love it. Shaq Lawson played 15 games last season and 93 games over his career. After a season-and-a-half with the Suns, O'Neal was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 200910 season. O'Neal starred in Shaq Fu, a fighting game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis. 10. In 1994, the Shaq Fu video game was released for Super NES and Sega Genesis, and in 1995, the Shaq Fu game was ported to platforms like the Game Gear, Game Boy, and Commodore Amiga. A couple of years ago on Inside the NBA the crew got into a bit of a heated debateabout gas. He voiced animated versions of himself on several occasions, including in the animated series Static Shock (2002; episode "Static Shaq"), in Johnny Bravo (1997; episode "Back on Shaq"), in Uncle Grandpa (2014; episode "Perfect Kid"), and in The Lego Movie (2014). After leaving early to enter the draft, Shaq boogied back to LSU and graduatedcalling himself "The Big Aristotle." Sack Daddy, Sack-a-shaq are nicknames for Shaq Lawson. 6. Shaq gave it to himself after his Lakers threepeat. Further, his latest dream is to complete his law course. Show more Loading comments. If I could have ranked this one lower, I would have. It stands for Most Dominant Ever. After an eight years gap graduation, in 2012, Shaq did his doctoral degree in a business major in Louisiana State from Barry University, Miami. Well send you tons of inspiration to help you find a hidden gem in your local area or plan a big day out. "[167] O'Neal later expressed regret for the way he treated Yao early in his career. [56], A month before the 200102season's training camp, O'Neal had corrective surgery for a claw toe deformity in the smallest toe of his left foot. Shaquille's impressively powerful scores in his 18 years career with the Lakers team ranked his eighth position in the NBA league history with average scores of a double-double of 24.3 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 28,596 points. Have I mentioned my general disdain for The Big X formula for Shaqs nicknames? Someday I might have to put down a basketball and have a regular 9-to-5 like everybody else. King Kobe 12. O'Neal was upset that coach Lenny Wilkens played Robinson more minutes in the final game; Wilkens previously explained to O'Neal that it would probably be Robinson's last Olympics. MaybeO'Neal willend up on the league's television station. After the 20012002 season, O'Neal told friends that he did not want another season of limping and being in virtually constant pain from his big right toe. [110] Celtics coach Doc Rivers agreed to the signing on the condition that O'Neal would not receive preferential treatment, nor could he cause any locker room problems like in Los Angeles or Miami. [149], Phil Jackson believed O'Neal underachieved in his career, saying he "could and should have been the MVP player for 10 consecutive seasons. [268] In late 2016, he purchased the Krispy Kreme location at 295 Ponce de Leon Avenue in Atlanta.

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