Thursday, June 2, 2011

Shaquille O'Neal Announces Retirement

BOSTON - Shaquille O'Neal made ​​a startling statement. Center that was once dominated, retiring soon after nearly two-decade career in the NBA.

Players who Shaq is familiarly called, announced his retirement plans through a video posted via social networks like Twitter account. Shaq like to thank all the supporters.

"We have been through it. 19 years old baby. I want to thank you all, that's why I say this to you. Thank you, I immediately spoke with you," writes Shaq quoted by Reuters on Thursday (06/02/2011 .)

With 2.16 meters in height and 147 pounds, Shaq was never a basketball player in the NBA's most daunting. Evidently, the average Shaq collecting 23.7 points and 10.9 rebounds per game.

Some teams like the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics never felt the service. Center 39 years also helped bring the U.S. basketball team won the gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

During a career in the NBA for 19 years, Shaq has collected 28.556 points, or ranked fifth highest figure collectors.

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