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In the Finals, the Magic faced off against the 6th-seeded and defending NBA champion Houston Rockets. Shaq would be up against Hakeem Olajuwon in a battle of All-Star Centers. Game 1 was played in Orlando and the game was lost at the free-throw line.

After playing college basketball for the LSU Tigers, O'Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft. He quickly became one of the best centers in the league, winning NBA Rookie of the Year in 1992–93 and leading his team to …

Feb 13, 2024 · Shaquille O'Neal is having his No. 32 jersey raised to the rafters by the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, becoming the first player to have his number retired by the franchise. The Los Angeles...

Jul 21, 2016 · Twenty years ago this month, Shaquille O'Neal, 24 years old and already poised to become one of the most dominant forces in NBA history, left the Orlando Magic to join the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Orlando Magic are an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida.The Magic compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The franchise was established in 1989 as an expansion franchise, and such notable NBA stars as Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter and Dwight ...

Sep 2, 2023 · Along the way, other matters ultimately drove O'Neal to leave the Magic, but money was the root cause of why Orlando lost Shaq. During a 2022 interview, The Big Diesel explained how he felt being lowballed by the Magic. This approach backfired as Shaq left, and Orlando became a mediocre team.

Dec 9, 1993 · One of the most decorated players in NBA History, Shaquille O’Neal put the Orlando Magic on the map when he joined the team as the no.1 overall draft pick in the 1992 NBA Draft. Shaq’s impact was immediate. He was the first rookie to …

Feb 14, 2024 · ORLANDO – Shaquille O’Neal’s presence on and off the court has always been larger than life. With a massive 7-foot-1 frame and a personality that’s even bigger than his physical stature,...

Jan 4, 2024 · Check out a ranking of Shaquille O'Neal's top 10 games with the Magic.