And I want to do it the right way, like everybody else, not just a famous figurehead that gets a job because he is a famous basketball player. I want to really learn the business.
Shaquille O'Neal

Being here feels like I'm out of prison. This is the right place, the right time, the right team.
Shaquille O'Neal

But that is the only thing that slows me down is the system. No one, two or three was big enough to slow me down, only the system. It was the system that slowed me down to make my numbers fall. Not because I am older.
Shaquille O'Neal

But, hey I did everything the right way and earned my spot in this game, nothing was given to me.
Shaquille O'Neal

David Stern should get with the mothers of the NBA and let the moms decide what the dress code should be. I asked my mother if I could wear a chain, and she told me yeah. So I do stuff that my parents allow me to do.
Shaquille O'Neal

Everything happens for a reason. I'm used to it, I prepare for it. Like I say, at the end of the day, those in charge of their own destiny are going to do what's rights for them and their family.
Shaquille O'Neal

I am the number one Ninja and I have killed all the Shoguns in front of me.
Shaquille O'Neal

I average 25 with three guys on me and they are just looking at stats I guess.
Shaquille O'Neal

I don't believe that I personally have been changed by the money. The bad thing is people assume you've changed because now you have money.
Shaquille O'Neal

I don't get nervous in any situation. There's no such thing as nerves when you're playing games.
Shaquille O'Neal


I guess people think the taller you are the more dominant you have to be.
Shaquille O'Neal

I had an awful first quarter but I picked it up. To all you single guys out there, it's not how you start the date, it's how you finish it sir. A lot of people can, you know, start the date with flowers and candy, but if you don't finish the date - you know what I mean?
Shaquille O'Neal

I have never been a shooter.
Shaquille O'Neal

I play against a front and a back every night, Ming does not have to do that, Duncan does not have to do that, Garnett doesn't do that. I am the only one that has to do that.
Shaquille O'Neal

I put a lot into it, and when I am done playing, I plan on going undercover and then being the sheriff or chief of police somewhere, either Miami or Orlando, I don't know yet.
Shaquille O'Neal

I started out as a football player. I liked to inflict pain. In basketball, it was the same thing.
Shaquille O'Neal

I started out as a young Ninja and killed all of the Shoguns. I am a Shogun now and I'm holding my spot. There probably won't be another Shogun after this.
Shaquille O'Neal

I want to be strong, dominant. Like Wilt Chamberlain.
Shaquille O'Neal

I would like to be refered to as 'The Big Aristotle'.
Shaquille O'Neal

I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.
Shaquille O'Neal