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One of the most dominant basketball players the league has ever seen, The man known as "The Big Diesel" terrorized opposing defenses with pure brute strength and freakish athleticism combined with soft touch inside and expert footwork down low. O'Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 1st overall pick of the 1992 NBA Draft, and he immediately blossomed into a star, making his first of 15 straight All-Star appearances in his rookie season. Shaq's four seasons in Orlando were full of domination for Shaq and success for the Magic, even culminating in a surprise finals appearance in 1995. Unrest allowed for Shaq's infamous trade to the Lakers and the peak of his career, where he won 3 titles while averaging 27 points and 12 rebounds per game. O'Neal retired at the age of 38 after the 2011 season and finished his career a 15 time All-star, 14 time All-NBA, One time MVP and a 4 time NBA champion. O'Neal was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016.