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Shaquille O'Neal #32 | Center | Phoenix Suns
Height: 7-1    Weight: 325    Born: 1972-3-6, Newark, New Jersey

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June 24, 2008
According to ESPN.com, Shaquille O'Neal's use of racially derogatory language in his freestyle rap that dissed former teammate Kobe Bryant has forced the Maricopa County sheriff to revoke Shaq's deputy badge.
May 29, 2008
The NBA announced that it will not outlaw the "Hack a Shaq" plan employed by teams where they just foul the other teams worst free throw shooter in a game, according to ESPN.com. The league will still continue its policy of awarding a foul shot and possession if this approach is employed in the final two minutes of regulation or overtime.
May 1, 2008
Suns general manager Steve Kerr defended himself on Thursday and tells the Easy Valley Tribune that the Shaquille ONeal worked out for the better. "Shaq brought an awful lot to our team. He was terrific," Kerr says. "He played very well and added a totally different dimension. (Coach Mike D’Antoni) and I are on the same page in terms of Shaq, the impact he’s made and what he can make in the next couple of years"
April 27, 2008
Shaquille ONeal had 14 points and 12 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns stayed alive for at least one more game in a 105-86 rout of the Spurs on Sunday.
April 10, 2008
After sitting out Tuesday's game to a sore hip, Suns' center Shaquille ONeal was back in the lineup for Phoenix on Wednesday. The hip injuries for the Suns' big man have bothered him all season and his Wednesday absence was nothing more than a day of rest. Boris Diaw, Brian Skinner and Amare Stoudemire all fit into the new offensive scheme when O'Neal is on the bench.
April 8, 2008
Shaquille ONeal will be out of action on Tuesday due to his right hip bruise, according to the Arizona Republic. It is said to be a precautionary measure, and he is expected to return on Wednesday against San Antonio. O'Neal has averaged 13.4 points and 10.6 rebounds in 24 games as the Suns starting center.
March 9, 2008
Shaquille ONeal has been fitting in well with his new club as he led the Suns to victory over the Spurs as he contributed 14 points, 16 rebounds, and two blocks.
March 5, 2008
In his best effort since joining the Suns, Shaquille ONeal scored 12 points with 18 rebounds in the loss to Denver (113-126).
February 24, 2008
Shaquille ONeal had his second straight poor showing for the Suns Sunday, scoring eight points on 3-of-8 shooting. He was a woeful 1-for-8 from the line, though he did make up for it a bit with 11 boards. "We still have to be realistic about things," O'Neal said in the AP after the game. "I've only been here about eight days. This is only my third game with the guys, so we still have a lot of figuring out to do. If everyone just sticks with their role, we should be fine." The Diesel will surely pick it up soon, but those hoping to see the old Shaq again might be disappointed.
February 23, 2008
Shaquille ONeal followed up a solid first outing with the Suns with a putrid four points, though he did contribute 14 rebounds in 27 minutes of action. Shaq took only five shots on the night in a performance that Ben Wallace would be proud of.
February 20, 2008
Shaquille ONeal had a solid debut with the Suns Wednesday scoring 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting while grabbing nine boards and blocking a pair of shots. Shaq played 28 minutes in what was his first game back from a hip injury. The Suns fell to The Diesel's old team, the Lakers, 130-124. Shaq should put up close to a double-double each night with Phoenix as long as he stays healthy, but he's obviously a shell of his former self.
February 19, 2008
Shaquille ONeal is finally ready to make his Suns debut. Shaq, who's coming back from a hip injury, made it through Sunday's and Monday's practices and should be on the floor tomorrow night against his former team, the Lakers. He could need a little bit of time to get his feet wet with his new team, but Shaq is still good enough that you should probably put him back in your lineup immediately.
February 17, 2008
The Houston Chronicle reported Sunday that Lakers coach Phil Jackson if feeling good about himself and his team. When asked his thoughts on Shaquille ONeal moving to Phoenix and how he could contribute to the Suns, Jackson said, "Taking the ball out of bounds and waiting for the other team to get back." The Lakers and the Suns meet in both teams first post game All Star break and the one thing you fans can be guaranteed in the game -- unadulterated entertainment.
February 14, 2008
Shaquille ONeal will not make his debut on Thursday night, according to the Tuscon Citizen. The organization has decided to give the veteran center another week of rest and rehab before suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Suns' first post-break game Wednesday.
February 13, 2008
Shaquille ONeal likely won't play his first game until after the All-Star break according to a report at the Arizona Republic. "I went through three tough days, moving, jumping, banging and the hip feels pretty solid," O'Neal said. "One or two days of working out on my own and I'm looking to come back very, very shortly." Look for O'Neal to make a statement once he returns to action in about a week, though that statement may be I can no longer run.
February 13, 2008
Shaquille ONeal is unlikely to suit up for the Suns tonight, but he could possibly make his debut on Thursday. O'Neal, who has been out since Jan. 21 with a hip injury, went through his second Suns practice on Tuesday, according to the AP. "I want to be a little more in tune before I step out on the court, because as you watch this team without me, they're like a great flowing machine," O'Neal said. "I don't want to be the kink in the machinery."
February 12, 2008
During an interview for ESPN’s “Sunday Conversation,” Shaquille ONeal shot back at analyst Bill Walton, who suggested that if O’Neal comes back healthy and produces it will be proof that he was faking an injury while with Miami. According to the East Valley Tribune, “If I’m faking an injury, then (Walton’s) whole injury-plagued career is a fake,” O’Neal said. “We’re talking about someone who only played one or two seasons injury-free. One thing I really hate is a hypocrite. “Mr. Walton has broken the big man’s ordinance code 225.27 — no big man under should talk about a big man above. It’s just not right and it’s disrespectful.” Shaq is expected to take part in his first game as a Sun after the All Star break.
February 11, 2008
Shaquille ONeal went through his first practice with the Suns on Monday and said afterward that he was winded but otherwise felt fine, according to the AP. O'Neal says it's going to take some time, though, for him to learn where he fits in the Suns' system. He says at this point in his career, he considers himself a role player. No date has been set for his first game with Phoenix.
February 11, 2008
Washington guard Gilbert Arenas told the Arizona Republic that Shaquille ONeal will make the Suns NBA Champs. "It's going to put them over the top," Arenas said. "It just reminds me of Showtime, when Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar) couldn't run his (last) couple years. Just rebound. Just let them play basketball and, in the half-court, they went to him. "He's (O'Neal) at 325 right now and 11 percent body fat. He wasn't even at that when he won championship in Miami. He was probably playing possum down there"
February 11, 2008
Shaquille ONeal , yet to play for Phoenix because of a hip injury that has sidelined him for two weeks, drew a huge ovation when he walked to the Suns' bench just before tipoff according to the AP. He worked out lightly before the game and was scheduled to practice on Monday. D'Antoni said he would meet with the big center and the trainer after Tuesday's practice to help determine when Shaq might make his debut with Phoenix. The Suns have two games before the All-Star break -- Wednesday at Golden State and Thursday at home against Dallas.
February 9, 2008
The Suns physician who gave Shaquille O'Neal his pre-trade physical, said the big guy is in good shape, according to the Arizona Republic. "There's no reason he can't get back to playing a high level from a structural standpoint," Thomas Carter said. We won't find out exactly what Shaq can do on the court until at least Thursday against the Mavs, the Suns' last game before the All-Star break. It's entirely possible that he won't make his debut until after the hiatus.
February 8, 2008
Shaquille ONeal did not play for the Suns on Friday night and may not make his debut with the team until sometime next week, possibly Wednesday at Golden State or Thursday at home against Dallas
February 8, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal said he hopes to make his debut with the Suns before the All-Star break, according to the Arizona Republic. However, it won't happen this weekend, as he'll be back in Miami taking care of some personal affairs before returning to Phoenix on Sunday. Certainly, he'll practice next week, assuming his hip is up to it. But whether he wants to kick things off against the run-and-gun Warriors and Mavs is debatable. Stay tuned, but don't expect much from the Shaq Daddy until after the All-Star break.
February 6, 2008
The Suns have officially landed Shaquille O'Neal in a three-player trade with the Heat that sends Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to Miami, according to the AP. The trade became official when O'Neal, who has missed considerable time recently with a hip injury, passed a physical exam Wednesday. O'Neal's fantasy value goes up as a result of this trade, but you can't rely on him to be durable down the stretch.
February 6, 2008
The Heat have agreed to trade Shaquille ONeal to Phoenix for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks, pending O'Neal passing a physical exam in Phoenix Wednesday. The Diesel hasn't played in over two weeks because of a nagging hip injury, and his production has obviously waned this year.
February 5, 2008
The Suns are considering acquiring Shaquille O'Neal from the Heat, according to ESPN.com. The Heat would receive Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks in return. Wow, that would be a monster deal. With Marion and Dwyane Wade, the future would be bright in South Beach. Meanwhile, the Suns would hope that Shaq could get over his hip injury and help provide a force in the paint during the playoffs. In fantasy terms, Marion would get a big boost in production by becoming the clear No. 2 option for the Heat. Shaq could even get a bump, if he can get healthy.
February 5, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal had his ailing hip examined Monday night, according to the Miami Herald. "We'll find out [Tuesday] a little bit how he feels and what the next step should be," coach Pat Riley said. "If they release him now to do more stuff -- he'll do some running. He should have a 10-pack by now. He's been doing enough sit-ups." Even if he gets cleared to do more than upper-body work, it's going to be at least a little while longer before he plays in a game.
January 23, 2008
Heat center Shaquille ONeal is expected to miss at least two weeks after an MRI on his ailing hip on Tuesday found acute inflammation in the joint and his quadriceps muscle, the AP reported. Shaq will be treated with ice and rest.
January 22, 2008
Shaquille ONeal will have another MRI on Tuesday to determine if the severity of his lingering hip injury has changed, the AP reported. He played on Monday against Cleveland, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds and two blocks.
January 15, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal practiced Tuesday and should be able to play Wednesday against Chicago, the AP reports. He's missed eight games with a hip injury.
January 14, 2008
After receiving extended treatment on his ailing hip, Shaquille O'Neal returned to practice on Sunday. "He's sore and the doctors recommended there should be -- for normal people a couple of weeks after the treatment -- but he's going to need a couple of days to let the soreness die down," coach Pat Riley said, according to the Miami Herald. "We'll find out. I'm confident that this treatment will help him." Shaq's battling bursitis and inflammation in his left hip that's bad enough a close associate of his recommended he sit out the rest of the season. Shaq's probably going to do everything he can to stay on the court, but it may be an uphill climb. Riley said he expects Shaq to start Wednesday.
January 13, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal was slated to receive the final treatment on his ailing hip Saturday, then fly from Los Angeles back to Miami. He could try practicing as soon as Sunday, according to the Miami Herald. It's not clear when he'll return to game action. It was reported by ESPN on Friday that a close associate of Shaq's recommended he not play anymore this season, so there's really no telling what Shaq will do. Clearly, he's a shell of his former dominant self, though, in the NBA and Fantasyland.
January 8, 2008
Heat center Shaquille ONeal flew to Los Angeles on Saturday to seek medical treatment on his sore hip, the AP reported. O’Neal bruised his hip diving for a loose ball on December 22, then aggravated the injury on December 26 and hasn’t played since. He originally had hoped to return to action on Tuesday night against Minnesota.
January 6, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal was able to test out his sore hip by practicing on Saturday, according to the Miami Herald. The Big Aristotle is battling bursitis in his hip and will test out the joint in pre-game warm-ups before determining whether he'll play on Sunday.
January 2, 2008
Two Heat starters, center Shaquille ONeal and point guard Jason Williams, missed Wednesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. O’Neal has missed the last two games with hip bursitis, and Williams has missed the last three with knee tendonitis.