I guess people think the taller you are the more dominant you have to be. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
As a military child I first learned how to deal with different types of people and how to deal with order. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I dribble rhymes like basketball... People call me 'E.T.' What's that, Shaq man? 'Extra Tall.' — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
They say old people always come to Arizona, you know, to get recharged. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I know that this is sport first and business second, and people have to do what's right for them. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
My job has always been to entertain people. I want people to laugh. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
When you're righteous, you don't have to tell people that you're righteous. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I'm done with the nicknames. Actually, when I obtain my doctorate, I will not allow people to call me Shaq anymore, either. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
The first movie [Grown Ups], people loved it and we felt that there were so many characters and so many good comic… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
No matter where they put people, no matter how they try to promote people, there aren't too many people in the game… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
When you've got a guy that's going to look for you, you run. A lot of people think I can't run, but… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
That's what I do. I get in and get under people's skin and all that stuff. But you will remember me -… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
We know what we have to do. I know I have to get up in the morning, put my underwear on first… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
This summer is going to be a different summer for a lot of people. Everyone is going to take care of their… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
The two top teams with nice weather and nice people were Dallas and Miami. Of course, the Lakers wouldn't want to trade… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
When I was young I was on punishment a lot and I used to watch a lot of TV, and I asked… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Probably a lack of concentration. I always hit them during practice. I just need to concentrate. Even though I should a lousy… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
It was a weird game. There was ugly shooting and a lot of turnovers and mistakes, and we were just fortunate to… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
He looks like a woman coach sometimes. I guess he's just trying to get into certain people's heads, but it won't work… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I had an awful first quarter but I picked it up. To all you single guys out there, it's not how you… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I am aware that most people only see me as Shaq... the guy on the court. But there is another side to… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
That is why one day I said my game will be like the Pythagorean Theorem - hard to figure out. A lot… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Going from Army base to base as a kid taught me to be a man of all nations. I'd go to the… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I take it personal when people don't double me. It's against my religion not to double me. It upsets me. It makes… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
As a basketball fan, I get sick and tired of people talking about numbers. To me, the world is getting too materialistic. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
You know what's crazy about Yao? He speaks perfect English. A lot of people don't know that. Perfect English. When I was… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I don't believe that I personally have been changed by the money. The bad thing is people assume you've changed because now… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
When you're in championships, it's never about what you do. It's always about what other people do. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I said what I felt, and people try to control people. But you can never control me. I'm a 31-year-old juvenile delinquent.… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
To all the young people out there who think money and fame is important: that's only a small piece of the pie.… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
And if the big dog ain't me, then the house won't get guarded - period. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
And I want to do it the right way, like everybody else, not just a famous figurehead that gets a job because he is… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I told our guys they must not have cable because Antoine Walker knows how to play, Derek Anderson can play, Shandon Anderson knows how… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I was really upset. I felt like they tried to limit me, whoever 'they' may be. So I just said to myself third quarter… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I'm still the baddest expletive in the world. Yeah, I'm getting older, but Kareem got older. Hakeem got older. I don't need Earthlings' respect.… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Write this: Since my boy is the coach, I'm going to try out for the Dolphins next year. Tight end. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Everybody talks about being a role model. But if you look up the word 'role' in a dictionary, it describes playing a part. Everything… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Why don't you bring your face up here and let me punch it? Then you can tell me (if I'm stronger). — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
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