Superman. Diesel. The Big Aristotle. Shaq Fu. The Big Daddy. The Big Shaqtus.
Wilt Chamberneezy. The Real Deal. The Big Shamrock. Shaq.
You know him by any number of names, and chances are you know all about his
legendary basketball career: Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal is a four-time NBA champion
and a three-time NBA Finals MVP. After being an All-American at Louisiana State
University, he was the overall number one draft pick in the NBA in 1992. In his
19-year career, Shaq racked up 28,596 career points (including 5,935 free
throws!), 13,099 rebounds, 3,026 assists, 2,732 blocks, and 15 All-Star
appearances.
These are statistics that are almost as massive as the man himself. His
presence-both physically and psychologically-made him a dominant force in the
game for two decades.
But if you follow the game, you also know that there's a lot more to Shaquille
O'Neal than just basketball.
Shaq is famous for his playful, and at times, provocative personality. He is,
literally, outsize in both scale and persona. Whether rapping on any of his five
albums, challenging celebrities on his hit television show "Shaq Vs.," studying
for his PhD or serving as a reserve police officer, there's no question that
Shaq has led a unique and multi-dimensional life. And in this rollicking new
autobiography, Shaq discusses his remarkable journey, including his candid
thoughts on teammates and coaches like Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James,
Phil Jackson, and Pat Riley.
From growing up in difficult circumstances and getting cut from his high school
basketball team to his larger-than-life basketball career, Shaq lays it all out
in SHAQ UNCUT: MY STORY.
