Quotes by Shaquille O'Neal

About Shaquille O'Neal:

Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal is an American retired professional basketball player who is currently an analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. Standing 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall and weighing 325 pounds (147 kg), he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA. O'Neal played for six teams throughout his 19-year NBA career.
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We want to win. We want to win big. We want to win the whole thing.

Shaquille O'Neal

I put a lot into it, and when I am done playing, I plan on going undercover and then being the sheriff or chief of police somewhere, either Miami or Orlando, I don't know yet.

Shaquille O'Neal

I play against a front and a back every night, Ming does not have to do that, Duncan does not have to do that, Garnett doesn't do that. I am the only one that has to do that.

Shaquille O'Neal

David Stern should get with the mothers of the NBA and let the moms decide what the dress code should be. I asked my mother if I could wear a chain, and she told me yeah. So I do stuff that my parents allow me to do.

Shaquille O'Neal

But that is the only thing that slows me down is the system. No one, two or three was big enough to slow me down, only the system. It was the system that slowed me down to make my numbers fall. Not because I am older.

Shaquille O'Neal

When you flop, that's just another message that you don't know how to play me. Stand up and take your medicine like a man.

Shaquille O'Neal

I've always been a leader. Every team I've played on, I've led my way.

Shaquille O'Neal

We live in an impatient world. Everybody is always looking for the next big Kobe, the next big LeBron, the next big Twitter.

Shaquille O'Neal

I was fortunate enough to see and handle and take in everything I could while I was playing.

Shaquille O'Neal

I want to be strong, dominant. Like Wilt Chamberlain.

Shaquille O'Neal

I guess people think the taller you are the more dominant you have to be.

Shaquille O'Neal

I average 25 with three guys on me and they are just looking at stats I guess.

Shaquille O'Neal

But, hey I did everything the right way and earned my spot in this game, nothing was given to me.

Shaquille O'Neal

I'm short and to the point.

Shaquille O'Neal

I don't know anything about cars. I can promise you that.

Shaquille O'Neal

I've met a lot of artists who wanted to paint me. LeRoy Neiman was one. He did it from a photograph. He made 20,000 copies, and we sold them all.

Shaquille O'Neal

Y’all reporters like my quotes, don’t you. Yeah, my quotes are Shaqalicious.

Shaquille O'Neal

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.

Shaquille O'Neal

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.

Shaquille O'Neal

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.

Shaquille O'Neal

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.

Shaquille O'Neal

Author Bio

  • NameShaquille O'Neal
  • Descriptionbasketball player
  • BornMarch 6, 1972
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionBasketball Player; Actor; Rapper; Sports Commentator; Sportsperson; Businessperson
  • AwardsNBA Most Valuable Player Award