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What is Shaq's second name?
His full name is Shaquille Rashaun O'neal
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Where is his Birthplace?
Greensboro, North Carolina
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Who are the real parents of Shaq?
Lucille O'neal and Joe Toney
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Leslie O'neal and Joe Toney
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Leslie O'neal and Philip Harrison
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Lucille O'neal and Philip Harrison
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The real father of shaq struggled with drugs in his childhood and went to prison, who became his father figure/stepfather?
Upon his release, he did not resume a place in O'Neal's life and instead agreed to relinquish his parental rights to Philip Harrison.
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in 1994, Shaq voiced his feelings of disdain to his real father in a rap song included in his second album "Shaq Fu: The Return" what is the title of the song?
Biological Didn't Bother
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You ain't my Father, You're just a Stranger
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Hey, Pops What's the Deal?
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There was a line in the song "Phil is my father,"
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Speaking of his rapping skills,He made 4 studio albums in the span of 5 years. What among the choices is not his album?
You Can't Stop the Reign
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8.
Who is the wife of Shaq?
They Married in 2002 and divorced in 2009.
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Shaq has _ sons/daughters.
4 with shaunie and 1 from his ex-girlfriend Arnetta Yardbourgh.
10.
What is the name of Shaq's son who is currently playing in the NCAA for UCLA Bruins
He redshirted his first season due to heart surgery.
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Height of the Big guy?
12.
What is the peak of his weight?
He reached 350 with the Lakers citing he needs more strength to backdown all of his opponents.
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What is his shoe size?
Biggest shoe size in the NBA
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Where did Shaq played in his High school days?
Robert G. Cole Middle and High School
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St. Vincent–St. Mary High School
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Emsley A. Laney High School
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He wore 33 because of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Where is his High school located?
Wilmington, North Carolina
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His father was in military based in San Antonio at the time.
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O'Neal led this High school team with a dominating record over the two years he played and won a state championship in his final year. What is the combined record in that 2 years span?
His 791 rebounds during the 1989 season remains a state record for a player in any classification.
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How about his College Days?
Louisiana State University
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University of California
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He had first met Dale Brown, LSU's men's basketball coach who recruited him.
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How many years did he played in college?
O'Neal left LSU early to pursue his NBA career, but continued his education even after becoming a professional player.
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Shaq won a lots of award in the NCAA, which is not included.
UPI Men's Basketball player of the year
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NCAA Men's Basketball player of the year
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NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
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O'Neal was a two-time All-American, two-time SEC Player of the Year, and received the Adolph Rupp Trophy as NCAA men's basketball player of the year in 1991; he was also named college player of the year by AP and UPI.
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In his last year in the NCAA he was considered to fill the collegespot of the 1992 USA Dream team but lost the spot to a future teammate who is?
Christian Laettner was chosen because of his amazing all-around statline in college.
21.
After playing in college, what team in the NBA drafted him?
22.
He was drafted with the _ pick of the 1992 NBA Draft.
23.
Mid-way through his 1st season, What occured twice in different occasions?
He got involved in a court brawl
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His dunks broke the Steel backboard supports
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slam dunked so hard that he broke the supports holding two backboards during games against the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns.
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In his rookie season, He already showed the world how dominating he can be. What is his crazy statline in his 1st year as an NBA Player?
20.3 PPG, 50.9 FG%, 11.3 RPG, 1.9 BPG
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25.9 PPG, 62.4 FG%, 10.9 RPG, 2.2 BPG
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29.6 PPG, 60.2 FG%, 13.6 RPG, 3.5 BPG
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23.4 PPG, 56.2 FG%, 13.9 RPG, 3.5 BPG
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With this crazy statline for a rookie, He then again received awards for his rookie year, What is not included in those awards?
He was named the 1993 NBA Rookie of the Year and became the first rookie to be voted an All-Star starter since Michael Jordan in 1985
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With this many awards and crazy statline, Did his team reached the playoffs in his first year as a pro?
The Magic finished 41–41, winning 20 more games than the previous season; however, the team ultimately missed the playoffs by virtue of a tie-breaker with the Indiana Pacers.
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Shaq's go to move was the drop step, which he gave a nickname for it's dominance whenever he uses it. What's it called?
He posted up a defender, turned around and, using his elbows for leverage, powered past him for a very high-percentage slam dunk, proved an effective offensive weapon.
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In his second year as a pro, He teamed up with newly drafted rookie star, his name was?
Jamal "Monster" Mashburn
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Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway
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l Hardaway – whose desire was to play alongside O'Neal – requested a second workout to show why he should be their pick.
29.
With the duo of Shaq and this rookie, the team reached the playoffs for the first time, who did they play in the first round?
30.
Magic won how many games in the series?
O'Neal averaged 20.7 points and 13.3 rebounds in a losing effort as the Magic lost every game.
31.
In his 3rd season, Shaq continue to dominate the league. He led the NBA in which category(1994–95)?
O'Neal's third season in 1994–95 had him leading the NBA in scoring with a 29.3 point average.
32.
In this current season, They reached the playoffs once again. Who did they play against in the first round and did they win?
he Magic won their first ever playoff series against the Boston Celtics in the 1995 NBA Playoffs.
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After winning the first round, what happened to the rest of the playoffs?
They won the NBA finals
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They lost in the conference finals
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They reached the finals
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They lost in the conference semi-finals
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They defeated the Chicago Bulls in the conference semifinals. After beating Reggie Miller's Indiana Pacers, the Magic reached the NBA Finals
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They met with what team in the finals?
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Did they win?
O'Neal played well in his first Finals appearance, averaging 28 points on 59.5% shooting, 12.5 rebounds, and 6.3 assists. Despite this, the Rockets, led by future Hall-of-Famers Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler, swept the series in four games.
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In the 1995-1996 season, Shaq's 4th season. The Magic continue to dominate the east finishing second in the east. What happened to their 1996 playoffs?
They won the NBA championship
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Shaq got injured and the Magic lost early in the playoffs
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They lost to the MJ led Bulls in the conference finals
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They lost to the Hakeem led Rockets in the NBA finals
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Orlando easily defeated the Detroit Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks in the first two rounds of the 1996 NBA Playoffs; however, they were no match for Jordan's Bulls, who swept them in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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After his contract with the Orlando Magic was over in the 1996 offseason, what did Shaq decided to do?
Signed with the Phoenix Suns
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Signed with the Miami Heat
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Resign with the Orlando Magic
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Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
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O'Neal learned that Hardaway considered himself the leader of the Magic and did not want O'Neal making more money than him. Prompting the signing to the other team.
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What is Shaq's product endorsements at the time?
O'Neal said after the signing. "I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.
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How much is his elusive new contract?
40.
We all know Kobe Bryant became the new partner of Shaq but when did the two became a full time unstoppable duo? (Kobe's 1st year as a starter)
His former backcourt partner Eddie Jones was packaged with back-up center Elden Campbell for Glen Rice to satisfy a demand by O'Neal for a shooter, Therefore Kobe became a starter.
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With the Shaq and Kobe duo, the Lakers became the best team in the league but they are still having a hard time in the playoffs until they hired a new coach which is named..
n 1999, prior to the 1999–2000 season, the Lakers hired Phil Jackson as head coach, and the team's fortunes soon changed.
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Shaq and Kobe find success with the new system of their head coach especially Shaq who won lots of award in the 1999-2000 season, which is not included?
Season Most Valuable Player
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Finals Most Valuable Player
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All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
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He won All MVP awards in the same season.
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With this big three of him,Kobe & their new coach they won multiple straight championships. How many championships did they give the city of Los Angeles?
O'Neal was named MVP of the NBA Finals all three times and had the highest scoring average for a center in NBA Finals history.
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After winning those consecutive championships, What team stopped them from winning another championship?
The Lakers beat the Timberwolves in the 1st round with a 4-2 convincing victory but lost to the Spurs in the 2nd round.
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After losing the 2003 playoffs, Shaq recruited two future Hall of Famers to the Lakers. Who are these two?
Shawn Kemp and Latrell Sprewell
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Karl Malone and Gary Payton
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Larry Johnson and Jason Kidd
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Patrick Ewing and John Stockton
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O'Neal assisted in the recruitment efforts and personally persuaded both men to join the squad. Ultimately, both signed, each forgoing larger salaries in favor of a chance to win an NBA championship.
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With the addition of these two aging superstars, they built a superteam but Shaq was involved in a feud with Kobe Bryant. Among the choices there is 1 false statement that never happened, what is it?
Shaq told Kobe that He isn't good enough to be a superstar
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Bryant told the media that Shaq would pay women up to US$1 million to stay quiet about their rendezvous.
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Shaq said that Bryant is the one who is buying love not him
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Bryant critized Shaq for being out of shape and a poor leader to the team
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It all started in practice and personal Egos until it became much more personal when Kobe was alleged raping a waitress in an hotel.
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Despite this feud the Lakers are still dominating the season and the playoffs reaching the finals once again and met what team in the finals?
48.
They lost the series, What is the final standings?
Lakers assistant coach Tex Winter said, "Shaq defeated himself against Detroit. He played way too passively. He had one big game ... He's always interested in being a scorer, but he hasn't had nearly enough concentration on defense and rebounding.
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After a disappointing result in the 2004 NBA finals, Shaq demanded a trade. He was traded to the Miami Heat but before that happened he was almost traded to what player/team?
Dwight Howard/Orlando Magic
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Dirk Nowitzki/Dallas Mavericks
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Kevin Garnett/Minnesota Timberwolves
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Tim Duncan/San Antonio Spurs
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Lakers GM wanted the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki in return but Mavericks owner Mark Cuban refused to let his 7-footer go.
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What package did the Miami heat offered to the Lakers to trade for shaq?
Caron Butler,Brian Grant,Lamar Odom & 2 Draft picks
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Rafer Alston, Lamar Odom, Brian Grant, Caron Butler & Cash Considerations
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Samaki Walker, Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, 1 Draft pick & Cash Considerations
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Rasual Butler, Caron Butler & 4 Draft picks
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51.
Coming from a 42-40 record, Shaq as usual turned the team around claiming the best record in the eastern conference, what is their final W/L record for the 2004-2005 season?
52.
Shaq didn't do it alone in Miami, like in Orlando & Los Angeles he was paired with a superstar guard, Who is this player?
53.
What nickname did he gave this player?
54.
Shaq almost won the season MVP that year, it was considered as the closest votes in the NBA history. He claimed this guy robbed him off the MVP award, who's the guy?
O'Neal also narrowly lost the 2004–05 MVP Award to Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash in one of the closest votes in NBA history.
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In his 1st playoff appearance as a Heat player, they met with what team in the 1st round?
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Did they win the 1st round?
They swept the Nets in the 1st round.
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What happened to the rest of the playoffs?
They advance to the Conference finals and lost
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They lost in the conference semi-finals
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They reach the NBA finals and won the championship
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They reach the NBA finals and lost
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Despite being hobbled by a deep thigh bruise, O'Neal led the Heat to the Eastern Conference Finals and a Game 7 against the defending champion Detroit Pistons, losing by a narrow margin.
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After the result of the previous playoff run by the Heat, Shaq's contract is over. What did he decided to do?
Signed with the Phoenix Suns
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Signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers
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Signed with the Boston Celtics
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Resign with the Miami Heat
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How much money did he get in his new contract?
upporters applauded O'Neal's willingness to take what amounted to a pay cut and the Heat's decision to secure O'Neal's services for the long term.
60.
In 2005-2006 season, Shaq had a minor feud with their head coach Stan Van Gundy then Shaq got injured early in the season, coming back from an injury Stan Van Gundy resigned as Heat's head coach. Who's the Hall of famer coach that replaced stan van gundy?
Many critics stated that Heat coach Riley correctly managed O'Neal during the rest of the season, limiting his minutes to a career low. Riley felt doing so would allow O'Neal to be healthier and fresher come playoff time.
61.
The Heat managed to reach the playoffs once again but this time Shaq and Dwade had more help entering the playoffs. Which is not added on their roster in 2005-2006 season?
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With the addition of these players, What did happened to the NBA 2006 playoffs?
They lost in the 1st round
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They lost in the conference finals
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They Reached the NBA finals
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They lost in the conference semi-finals
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They beat the Bulls 4-2, The Nets 4-1 & The Pistons 4-2.
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As they reach their 1st NBA finals berth, the representative of the western conference was also first timers in the finals at the time. Which team is it?
he Heat were underdogs against the Dallas Mavericks led by Dirk Nowitzki.
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Did they win the finals?
he Heat led by Wade and a balanced effort by O'Neal, Antoine Walker and Jason Williams would go on to win all three of the next games at home, before closing out the series in Dallas to deliver the first NBA title for the franchise and O'Neal's fourth title.
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Did Shaq win Finals MVP?
With Wade carrying the offensive load, O'Neal did not need to have a dominating series and D-Wade was awarded with the Finals MVP.
66.
After getting his 4th championship with the Heat. Shaq didn't find much success from then on with the Heat and got into an altercation with coach Pat Riley forcing him to trade him to what team?
, O'Neal got into an altercation with Riley over the coach ordering a tardy Jason Williams to leave practice. The two argued face-to-face, with O'Neal poking Riley in the chest and Riley slapping his finger away. Riley soon after decided to trade O'Neal.
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What is the trade package the other team offered to get Shaq?
Marcus Banks, Shawn Marion & 2 Draft Picks
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Shawn Marion, Quentin Richardson & Keyon Dooling
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Marcus Banks & Shawn Marion
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Shawn Marion & Raja Bell
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While playing for the Phoenix Suns, Shaq hosted and featured an american TV show where he will challenge other athletes on their own sport. What is the name of the show?
69.
A current teammate of Shaq at the time claimed that Shaq stole the idea of the show from him and because of this he was granted to be an executive producer of the show. Who is this teammate?
The Arizona Republic reported that in early 2008 Steve Nash, a former teammate of O'Neal's, had mentioned to O'Neal a reality show he was pursuing that would feature Nash taking on professional athletes in their own sport.
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Shaq with the Suns didn't have too much success as his old age is now showing. He posted Career lows but still good enough to won an award. What is that award?
All-NBA Defensive 1st Team
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All-NBA Defensive 2nd Team
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He averaged 17.8 PPG,.609 FG%, 8.4 RPG & 1.4 BPG.
71.
In the 2009 Offseason Shaq was traded to what team?
72.
What was the package offered for Shaq?
Mo Williams, Jeff Mcinnis & 2 Draft Picks
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Antawn Jamison, 2 Draft Picks & Cash Considerations
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Eric Snow, Desagana Diop & Cash Considerations
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Sasha Pavlovic, Ben Wallace, 1 Draft Pick & Cash Considerations
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'Neal was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Sasha Pavlovic, Ben Wallace, $500,000, and a 2010-second round draft pick.
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His contract was over after that single season. What did he decided to do?
Resign with the Cleveland Cavaliers
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Signed again with the Los Angeles Lakers
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Signed with the Boston Celtics
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Upon hearing Bryant comment that he had more rings than O'Neal, Wyc Grousbeck, principal owner of the Celtics, saw an opportunity to acquire O'Neal.
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How much is his new contract?
$6.5 million Bi-Annual Exception
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$1.6 million Two-Way Contract
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$2.8 million Veteran's minimum
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$7.2 million Mid-Level Exception
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O'Neal wanted the larger mid-level exception contract, but the Celtics chose instead to give it to Jermaine O'Neal.
75.
Mid-way thru the season, O'neal suffered a career ending injury because of what?
O'Neal returned April 3 after missing 27 games due to his Achilles, he played only five minutes due to a strained right calf.
76.
Shaq finally retired after his short stint with the Celtics. How many years did he played in the NBA?
On a short video on Twitter, O'Neal tweeted, "We did it. Nineteen years, baby. I want to thank you very much. That's why I'm telling you first. I'm about to retire. Love you. Talk to you soon."
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Shaq putting up career averages of?
28.8 PPG, .601 FG%, 13.3 RPG & 3.0 BPG
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27.7 PPG, .599 FG%, 12.2 RPG & 2.7BPG
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21.2 PPG, .502 FG%, 10.4 RPG & 1.7 BPG
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23.7 PPG, .582 FG%,10.9 RPG & 2.3 BPG
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78.
He led the league in Field Goal Percentage how many times?
He led the NBA in field goal percentage 10 times, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record of nine.
79.
Shaq is arguably the most dominant ever but he is just a human after all as he still has a major weakness in his game. What part of his game is that?
He once missed all 11 of his free throw attempts in a game against the Seattle SuperSonics on December 8, 2000, a record.
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Because of this weakness in his game, A Hall of Famer coach invented a strategy called "Hack-a-Shaq" to limit his dominance in offense. Who invented this strategy?
Nelson initially used the strategy against Dennis Rodman, the power forward of the Chicago Bulls. However, the strategy acquired its name for Nelson's subsequent use of it against Shaquille O'Neal, the center of the Orlando Magic.
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As his freethrows was considered to be his major weaknes, What is his career free throw percentage?
82.
How many 3-pointers did Shaq made in his 19 year career?
O'Neal only made one three point shot during his entire career. He made the shot during the 1995–96 NBA season with the Orlando Magic. His career three point shot record is 1 for 22 (a 4.5% career percentage).
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Shaq played for 6 teams in his career, Which teams retired his jersey?
The Lakers retired his No. 34 jersey on April 2, 2013, On February 26, 2016, the Miami Heat announced that it would retire O'Neal's No. 32 jersey during the 2016–17 season, making O'Neal one of just 32 athletes in American professional sports history to have their jersey retired by multiple teams.
84.
Journalists and Analysts gave a lot of nickname to Shaq, What is not included?
85.
Who adviced Shaq to make peace with Kobe?
O'Neal was quoted as saying that he accepted the advice of NBA legend Bill Russell to make peace with Bryant.
86.
Shaq left LSU after 3 years but cameback in the early 2000 to finish his degree of?
B.C.A in Music Productions
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B.A. in General Studies
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He fulfilled that promise in 2000, earning his B.A. degree in general studies,[170] with a minor in political science.
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But it doesn't end there. He received a Ed.D in 2012 with the degree of?
Business Operations Management
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Human Resource Development
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And again it still doesn't end there, in early 2000s he decided to be a cop, he was given an honorary title few days before his birthday in 2005. What is this title?
U.S. Special Deputy Marshal
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U.S. Court Security Officer
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O'Neal was given an honorary U.S. Deputy Marshal title and named the spokesman for the Safe Surfin' Foundation; he served an honorary role on the task force of the same name, which tracks down sexual predators who target children on the Internet.
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While playing basketball he started acting in his early teens featuring in a movie where he was recruited by a college coach to play for their team, what is the name of the movie?
Blue Chips was written by Ron Shelton and starring Nick Nolte as a college coach and real-life basketball stars Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway as talented finds. The movie grossing $23 million on its $35 million budget.
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Then he starred in a movie where he was a "5000 years old" genie. The movie sucks but still you will know this if you're a Shaq fan.
Kazaam written by Christian Ford and Roger Soffer based on a story by Glaser, and starring Shaquille O'Neal as the title character, a "5,000"-year-old genie who appears from a magic boombox to grant a boy three wishes. The film was released on July 17, 1996, grossing $19 million on its $20 million budget.
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After those 2 failed stints he still managed to get another acting job in the film adaptation of a comic series from DC, He's the protagonist named John Henry Irons better known as?
Steel is a 1997 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The film stars Shaquille O'Neal as John Henry Irons and his alter-ego Steel. The movie grossing $16 million on its $1.7 million budget.
92.
After those Box Office Bombs as a main character, Shaq still pursued acting but this time he's having minor roles or even cameos, Which movie did he not appeared in?
93.
He was also featured as a cover athlete in lots of basketball video games, except..
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC
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94.
He was also included in some video games that is not involved with Basketball, He's a playable or unlockable character in all three games except..
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2
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Delta Force: Black Hawk Down
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95.
Shaq's been a lifelong wrestling fan, in 2009 he hosted Monday's Night Raw where he was involved in a physical altercation with whom?
A match was proposed for WrestleMania 33, which O'Neal accepted.the match was canceled due to monetary reasons, as both parties could not agree on a deal.
96.
A few years after his NBA career has ended, he decided to buy a team but couldn't finalize big deals so he opted to being a minority owner of a team in California, what team is it?
97.
As businessminded as he is, He also invests some of his money in e-sports, what NA team based did he invested to?
He has also appeared in television commercials promoting the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive league ELeague.
98.
Shaq used 4 jersey # in his 19 year career, Click the one that he didn't used.
34 (LAKERS), 32 (MAGIC,HEAT,SUNS), 33 (CAVS) & 36(CELTICS)
99.
Pick the phrase that he didn't said in the media.
I'm a guy with no talent who has gotten this way with hard work
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There is only one way to beat us. It starts with c and ends with t.
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My motto is very simple: Win a Ring for the King
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I sacrificed a lot of things early in my life, I earned this, I won't settle for less.
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There is only one way to beat us. It starts with c and ends with t. - Referring to Divac and the Kings / My motto is very simple: Win a Ring for the King - Referring to help Lebron win a championship in Cleveland. / I'm a guy with no talent who has gotten this way with hard work - Referring to himself Vs. the Kings
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Pick the phrase that other people didn't said about him in the media
I should have done what Shaq did, pay women to stay quiet
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Shaq didn't care about anything except his own self
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the MVP trophy should be named after him when he retired
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O'Neal left because he couldn't get what he wanted—a huge pay raise
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the MVP trophy should be named after him when he retired - Phil Jackson / O'Neal left because he couldn't get what he wanted—a huge pay raise - Lakers GM / I should have done what Shaq did, pay women to stay quiet - Kobe Bryant