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Jermaine O'Neal	#7 \| Center \| Toronto Raptors

Height: 6-11 Weight: 260 Born: 1978-10-13, Columbia, South Carolina

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Player Notes

December 31, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal missed the beginning of yesterday's game due to back spasms, according to the Indianapolis Star.

December 29, 2005
The Indianapolis Star reports that Jermaine O'Neal is nursing a sore back but hopes to be able to play on Friday.

December 8, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal will play this evening despite dislocating his left pinkie on Tuesday, according to the Indianapolis Star.

November 8, 2005
Jermaine ONeal, who injured his right foot on Saturday, left practice early Monday to have the foot examined, according to the Indianapolis Star. "(O'Neal) was sore (Sunday); he came in and stayed for about half of practice then went to have it examined," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. "We hope it's not serious."

October 20, 2005
The Indianapolis Star reports that Jermaine O'Neal is expected to return from his thigh contusion for tonight's exhibition game.

October 18, 2005
It is unknown when Jermaine ONeal, who is out with a thigh contusion, will make his preseason debut, according to the Indianapolis Star. "The bigger picture for me is getting ready for the regular season," he said. "I know I'm not going to play (tonight) for sure. If I can get back (Thursday against Minnesota) that will be great, but I have no real date set right now."

May 20, 2005
Now that the Pacers' season is over, Jermaine O'Neal will have a precautionary MRI taken of his shoulder today to make sure he didn't damage it further during the playoffs, according to the Indianapolis Star. "I'm just trying to make sure everything is OK," O'Neal said.

April 27, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal said his ailing shoulder was sore yesterday, as it will be for the remainder of the playoffs, but he plans to play in Game 2 Wednesday, according to the Indianapolis Star.

April 26, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal left Game 2 momentarily in the first half after aggravating the injury to his right shoulder Monday night, according to the Indianapolis Star. He hurt it when he had a shot blocked in the second quarter. "I don't want to get hurt to the point where it bothers me going into next season," O'Neal said. "I wanted to go in the back and check with the doctors to make sure I was still capable of playing and not risking any further injury."

April 18, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal returned to action for the Pacers on Sunday after missing over a month with a shoulder injury. He came off the bench to score 16 points in 23 minutes despite shooting just 4-of-15 from the field.

April 18, 2005
It's not clear if Jermaine O'Neal will play tonight after returning from his shoulder injury for yesterday's game, according to the Indianapolis Star. "If it was my choice, I would be out there," he said.

April 14, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal will fly to Los Angeles today to have a doctor examine his right shoulder, according to the Indianapolis Star. "I want to make sure the soreness is from working out and there's nothing else wrong with it," he said. O'Neal remains optimistic of a return this season, but is uncertain when.

March 31, 2005
The Indianapolis Star reports that Jermaine O'Neal practiced yesterday for the first time since injuring his shoulder. However, he won't return during the regular season, and if he makes it back for the playoffs, it likely won't be until at least late in the first round.

March 26, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal said yesterday his shoulder injury is "pretty close" to being healed, and he remains hopeful about returning for the postseason, according to the Indianapolis Star. "I feel like I'm pretty close," he said. "My goal is to be back for the playoffs. If I can get back before then, it's definitely a blessing."

March 19, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal won't need surgery on his shoulder, but he still won't play in the regular season, according to the Indianapolis Star. He could return to action next month if the Pacers make the playoffs.

March 16, 2005
Although the Pacers still don't know exactly how severe the shoulder injury Jermaine O'Neal sustained is, it appears he likely will not play again this season, according to the Indianapolis Star. "We have to go on the idea that he's not going to be here," coach Rick Carlisle said. "That's how we have to approach it. We can't be hanging our hopes on his return. It's going to be awhile if he comes back at all." Doctors are trying to decide if he will require surgery.

March 15, 2005
It remains unclear how severe the shoulder injury to Jermaine O'Neal is, according to the Indianapolis Star. "We're trying to make sure we're all on the same page with everything that's going on," Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh said. "Even if we knew, it's not like Jermaine would be back playing right now. He's still going to be out for a little bit."

March 13, 2005
The wait continues for further information on the status of Jermaine O'Neal and his injured shoulder, according to the Indianapolis Star. "I wish I had news for you, but I really don't," coach Rick Carlisle said. "We'll see. We may not have anything for you until Monday."

March 11, 2005
The Pacers think Jermaine O'Neal will be out longer than the five-game minimum required of a trip to the injured list, according to the Indianapolis Star. "There's no official word yet, but I'm starting to be afraid this is more serious than we hoped," coach Rick Carlisle said. O'Neal has spent the week getting examined by specialists and surgery remains a possibility.

March 7, 2005
The Indianapolis Star reports that it wouldn't be surprising if Jermaine O'Neal stayed on the injured list longer than the minimum five games. He should soon begin rehabbing his injured shoulder.

March 5, 2005
The Pacers placed Jermaine O'Neal on the IL with a sprained shoulder. He suffered the injury in Thursday's game. He watched Friday's game in street clothes at the end of the bench with his arm in a sling.

March 4, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal sprained his right shoulder in the first half on Thursday. X-rays were negative, but he was still in pain at halftime and said the trainer had to pop his shoulder back in place.

March 4, 2005
The Indianapolis Star reports that Jermaine O'Neal will have an MRI taken of his sprained right shoulder today.

February 24, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal played last night despite sustaining a mild concussion in the previous game, according to the Indianapolis Star.

February 19, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal said he is bothered by a sore foot, hand, knee and hip, though he will take part in tomorrow's All-Star Game, according to the Indianapolis Star. He added that it feels as if he's running on marbles and he has been numbing his foot before games. "The last two games have been really rough on me," he said.

February 14, 2005
Jermaine O'Neal said he will go the All-Star game this weekend but is not sure if he will play, according to the Indianapolis Star. He's been playing with a sore knee, sore feet and a bruised right hand.

January 31, 2005
Despite playing with the flu, Jermaine ONeal scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds, three blocks, and three assists Monday night.

January 10, 2005
X-rays after last night's game revealed that Jermaine O'Neal has a broken nose, an injury sustained on Tuesday, according to the Indianapolis Star. He is expected to play through the injury, perhaps with a mask.

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