Shaq retires!

[ozballer23]

Just announced he is pulling the plug!

 

[A_Iverson_I]

Haha yep just seen it..... last I heard he wanted to play next year; guess he finally came to his sense. You had a great career big fella!!

 

[ozballer23]

The big Diesel was getting too slow and injuries got the better of him. The end of a fantastic career!

 

[hsv006]

Was just asking the other day...he must be close to retirement.
Thanks big fella...you gave us all many hours of viewing pleasure

 

[KB.]

I thought this might be coming. Obviously the fan in me always wants to see a great player keep playing, but it's also obvious that his body was past it. Great career but it's a shame it couldn't end how he wanted it!

 

[MattWasGF4L]

Heaps of coverage on sports center ATM

 

[ARTHY23]

now for allen, garnett and pierce to retire.. haha

 

[Matty4292]

Its a shame to see it end but what a great career.

 

[evilhomer74]

Thank christ.

 

[anakinleo]

Tributes to a centre that gave us lots of glass breaking dunks.

 

[MattWasGF4L]

now for allen, garnett and pierce to retire.. haha

who let this frickin guy sign up haha Allen is the Energizer Bunny, he'll still be around AFTER Durant and Rose

 

[DGCollectables]

this is how i will remember him:

 

[Rogerbid23]

You make my morning spark, the face expression of marion worth watch three time!!!

 

[Mully]

Pretty much the best center behind Kareem. Thats about as good as you can get as a center. Great career. It was his upper deck 92-93 sp rookie that got me going on collecting cards. Pretty much the perfect rookie card!

 

[SpriteAllNight33]

Sad day ... The NBA will TRUELY miss Shaquille O'Neal. Really sucks In a way, But It's the right time for him to leave.

 

[jimboiitmac]

Big ups to the guy. First ballot Hall of Famer, four time NBA Champ, 3 time NBA Finals MVP, former Regular Season MVP, 28,000+ career points. Greatest center to ever play the game arguably behind either Wilt or Kareem. Top 10 All-Time. GO BIG DIESEL GO!!

 

[shrimpynz]

Shame he isn't continuing! His numbers weren't that bad this tear but I am sure he would admit that he is well past his best and his body really needs a rest. Thanks for memories big fella!!!

 

[hector]

if you think barkley is a pig.....cant wait to see what shaq will look like in 6 months.........
did anyone say hindenberg?

 

[ozguy3825]

Good decision. Great career but injuries finally caught up with him. Will go down as 1 of the most dominant players of all time.

 

[brentus777]

man thought he could of waited till the end of the playoffs.... ah well bout time he went i think hasnt been the same since the Heat days... congrats big guy, he will always be remembered for his free throws and hack-a-shaq!