Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest athletes the NBA has ever produced. His legacy is unique, and both young and old continue to remember him as one of the most dominant figures to ever step onto the hardwood. With his massive frame and imposing presence, he was a force with every team he joined.
These are the teams Shaquille O’Neal played for during his NBA career:
- Orlando Magic (1992-1996)
- Los Angeles Lakers (1996-2004)
- Miami Heat (2004-2008)
- Phoenix Suns (2008-2009)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2009-2010)
- Boston Celtics (2010-2011)
O’Neal appeared in 1,207 regular-season games, and his career numbers remain simply remarkable.
- Points per game: 23.7
- Rebounds: 10.9
- Assists: 2.5
- Blocks: 2.3
- Steals: 0.6
- Field goal percentage: 58.2%
- Free throw percentage: 52.7%
- Total career points: 28,596 (8th all-time in NBA history)
With such extraordinary statistics, he remains one of the league’s most celebrated figures. Along with his on-court achievements, his financial success has been equally impressive. Shaq has a net worth estimated at $500 million, wealth he continues to enjoy in retirement. However, retirement is only partial for him, as he remains active with Reebok, runs his podcast, serves as an NBA analyst, invests as a businessman, and takes on other ventures.
I just like when I see older people, I’m like, ‘Damn! That’s going to be me one day.’ See, like right now, I you know, I say to myself all the time, I have seven summers left where I’m 60 years old. Seven summers.
Those were O’Neal’s own words about this stage of his life, where he enjoys the rewards of his playing career.
The health concern fans noticed
During the “Overtime” podcast, O’Neal participated in a segment where he would break a stick if he heard the name of a player he considered better than LeBron James. From the list mentioned, including Luka Doni, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and others, he only broke the stick when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s name came up.
Everything seemed lighthearted and fun until fans noticed something unusual: his eyes appeared to have a yellowish tint. This immediately sparked concern among those watching.
A similar situation had unfolded the previous year in Monaco, when “His Airness” Michael Jordan was caught on camera with eyes that also looked yellow. That incident raised alarms among his followers until an official statement was released regarding his condition.
Mike is OK. He goes to the doctor; he is just getting older, and the recent pics are in no way or should be a reason for concern.” The unidentified source further said, “There is nothing wrong with him. Like everyone, we should get a little more exercise, and Mike enjoys the life he has made for himself, but there isn’t any hidden illness that he is dealing with.
So far, there has been no official communication regarding Shaquille O’Neal’s health. Fans are hoping for one soon to prevent speculation or the spread of false rumors surrounding the NBA legend.
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