Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal was an LSU All American in 1991 and 1992, National Player of the Year in 1991, SEC Athlete of the Year in 1991 and 1992, and World Amateur Athlete of the Year in 1992. He led the NCAA in rebounding with 14.7 per game in 1991, was a member of the 1991 SEC Championship Team, and had No. 33 retired in December 2000. His LSU career totals were 1,941 points, a 21.6 points per game career average, 1,217 rebounds, and a 13.3 rebounds per game career average. His honors included Olympic Gold Medalist in 1996, member of the NBA Top 50 at 50 Years in 1997, LSU graduate in 2000, member of the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000, member of the LSU All-Century Team in 2009, member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2013, member of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014, and member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. In the NBA, he was the No. 1 overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 1992 Draft, Rookie of the Year in 1993, leading scorer in 1995 and 2000, MVP in 2000, All-Star Game MVP in 2000, 2001, and 2002, a member of the All-Defensive Team in 2000, 2001, and 2003, a four-time champion with the LA Lakers in 2000, 2001, and 2002 and the Miami Heat in 2006, played 18 years in the league, was a 13-time All-NBA selection, and made 15 All-Star Game selections.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana · United States