Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, often referred to by his nickname "Shaq", is an American former professional basketball player and sports analyst. Standing 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m) tall, O'Neal played as a center for six different teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a four-time NBA champion, three-time NBA Finals MVP, and the 2000 NBA MVP. O'Neal is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and one of the most dominant centers in NBA history.
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