Shaquille O'Neal retired in 2011.

Shaquille O'Neal (Shaquille O'Neal), born on March 6, 1972 in New Jersey, USA, is a former American professional basketball player and center, nicknamed "Big Shark".

In the 1992 NBA Draft, the Magic selected O'Neal with the first overall pick in the first round. In his career, he has played for: Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics.

In his NBA career, Shaquille O'Neal averaged 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game; in his career, he averaged 28,596 points, 13,099 rebounds, and 58.2. Field goal percentage; 15 times selected to the NBA All-Star team, won 4 championships; won 1 regular season MVP, 3 Finals MVP and 3 All-Star Game MVP, and was selected to the NBA All-NBA Team 15 times; O'Neal is an NBA One of the strongest centers, selected into the NBA's "50 Greatest Stars".

On June 2, 2011, "Shark" O'Neal announced on Twitter that he would bid farewell to the NBA after 19 years of fighting.