Shaq is Out of the House, Off the Scene: Announces Retirement

By The BV Staff on Jun 1st 2011 3:23PM
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From ESPN.com:

After a mentally exhausting season in which he was unable to overcome the effects of a right Achilles injury as a member of the Boston Celtics, Shaquille O'Neal has decided to retire after 19 NBA seasons.

In typical O'Neal fashion, he chose the unconventional approach of announcing his retirement via social media. He posted a short video on a new social media site called Tout in which he said:

"We did it. Nineteen years baby," he said in the message. "I want to thank you very much, that's why I'm telling you first, I'm about to retire. Thank you, talk to you soon."

O'Neal walks away with four championship rings, three Finals MVP trophies, one MVP award, and 15 All-Star appearances. O'Neal, a two-time NBA scoring champion, is fifth all-time on the NBA's list for career points (28,596) and 12th in total rebounds (13,099).

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By: Ed R. on 6/01/2011 7:23PM

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As a retired soldier, and contemporary of Shaq's dad I would like to say. THANK YOU Shaq.You developed into a first class man.
You made us all very proud!!!! So again THANKS!!!

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By: Clint on 6/06/2011 4:08PM

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Begging your pardon. It was a great career. Just think what it could have been with Kobe and Shaq! You blew it buddy!

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By: chris on 6/01/2011 9:21PM

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great if you feel this way and being able to walk up right as a man. Go ahead, you have done us proud. now law enforcement or business owner, do it well also. peace my lil brother

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By: Wanda on 6/02/2011 12:05AM

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Shaq will leave the fans with great memories!! He had a great career and WAS always a TEAM PLAYER! Watch out,though Kobe will have to do something to TRY and TOP,Shaq.

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By: RONALD MCCOMMON on 6/03/2011 12:43AM

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IT SURE IS GOOD TO SEE THE BROTHER GO OUT AS A CHAMP, AND NO DRAMMA.

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By: M. Alexander on 6/02/2011 10:16AM

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Well Shaq I congratulate you on your success in the NBA but to me the most dominant center of that era was "The Dream" ! He only won 2 rings but he never quite had the talent around him that you had in LA or Miami !

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