Well it happened. The one thing I never expected to see as a Boston sports fan: Shaq in a Celtics jersey. I am still unsure how this move will effect the C’s chances at a Finals run, but it sure has brought some attention to the team as one of sports “biggest” personalities makes another huge carer move.
Aside from his rapping stunt, Shaquille O’Neal (yes he has a real name) is a seemingly cool and likable guy. I think its my duty as a loyal fan of the game and home team to take a larger look at this rising star…. Apparently there is much more to Shaq than just his ball skills.
1. Shaq, Diesel, Superman, The Man of Steel, The Big Agave, The Big Cactus, and The Big Aristotle are just a few of Shaquille’s nicknames.
2. Shaq the “Rapper” has 5 studio recorded albums: Shaq Diesel, Shaq Fu: Da Return, You Cant Stop the Reign, The Best of Shaquille O’Neal, Respect, and Shaquille O’Neal Presents his Superfriends.
3. Shaq Acts. He’s has acted in 12 feature films along side actors such as Nick Nolte, Tom Arnold, Dr. Dre, Drew Barrymore, Rip Torn, Snoop Dog.
4. Shaq Tweets. You can follow the big guy on Twitter @THE_REAL_SHAQ
5. Shaq ads. He has been in 250 television commercials.
6. Shaq-standing (Video from I’m Outstanding)
7. Shaq is Scary. Clip from Scary Movie 4
8. Shaq vs the world. Who hasn’t he competed against?
9. Shaqing-bee. Shaq Vs. 14-year-old Spelling Bee champ Kavya Shivashankar. Yup, he lost.
10. Shaq-Fu. Remember this game?
11. Shaq quotes
12. Shaq Attacks
13. Shaqest. The most Dominant Center Ever?
14. Shaqtastic (see for yourself…)
15. Shaq-n-Stein. Greatest commercial duo?
16. Shaq Classic (commercial)
17. Shaq Facts. Old Suns promo.
18. Shaq-Kazaam. Apparently there was a movie where he played a genie from a magical boom-box
19. Shaq-in black. Shaquille went through the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Reserve Academy to become a reserve officer with the L.A. Port Police.
20. Shaq-alade. Shaquille O’Neal’s custom Escalade
21. Shaq the Wrestler. Shaq taking on WWE’s The Big Show.(finally taking on someone his own size)
22. Shaq-do. I cant explain this one. I found it by Google-ing “Shaq”
23. Shaq shoes. This is one of his shoes (size 23)
24. Shaq Gold. Was a member of the US Men’s Olympic Basketball team (Summer of 1996)
25. Shaq the Rookie. NBA Rookie of the year (1992-93)
26. Shaq Bling. He has reportedly raked in $31M in annual earnings and is ranked 10th on Forbes list of the world’s richest athletes.
27. Shaq-star. 15-time NBA All Star
28. Shaq is HUGE. 7′ 1″ and 325 lbs (one of the heaviest players ever in the NBA)
29. Shaq-old? He’s 38 and just signed a 2-year contract.
30. Shaq in Beantown. Joining the Boston Celtics Shaq has now played for 6 NBA teams.
