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Shaquille O'Neal Retired

Center · Los Angeles Lakers · 7'0", 255 lb · Drafted 1992
4× NBA Champion1× MVPHall of FameLos Angeles Lakers
NBALos Angeles LakersCenters
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In short

Shaquille O'Neal is a retired center and Hall of Famer who starred for the Los Angeles Lakers. The most dominant force in the paint; a three-peat Finals MVP. Career averages: 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Scoring map · Shaquille’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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The O'Neal Story — narrated
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Shaquille O'Neal is one of the NBA's all-time greats. The most dominant force in the paint; a three-peat Finals MVP.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists and won 4 championships.

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Career avg
23.7 ppg
Center
Rebounds
10.9 rpg
career
Assists
2.5 apg
career
Titles
4× champion
Los Angeles Lakers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Shaquille O'Neal is a retired Hall of Fame center, most iconic with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The most dominant force in the paint; a three-peat Finals MVP.

He retired with career averages of 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The most dominant force in the paint; a three-peat Finals MVP.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame center and Los Angeles Lakers legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring84
Playmaking48
Rebounding72
Perimeter D48
Rim protection62
Spacing38
Athleticism74
Clutch81
Hall of FameLos Angeles Lakers1992 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

O'Neal is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The most dominant force in the paint; a three-peat Finals MVP.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
23.7
per game
Career RPG
10.9
per game
Career APG
2.5
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe most dominant force in the paint; a three-peat Finals MVP.
Titles4× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

4×
NBA Champion
1×
NBA MVP
3×
Finals MVP
15×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame center and Los Angeles Lakers legend.

Shaquille O'Neal's place in history is settled: The most dominant force in the paint; a three-peat Finals MVP.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 4× champion and Los Angeles Lakers icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Shaquille O'Neal's career averages?

Shaquille O'Neal averaged 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game over his career.

Is Shaquille O'Neal in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Shaquille O'Neal is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 4 NBA championships.