It’s usually the other way round. Shaq usually credits one NBA legend for paving the way for him. Since his days in the draft combine, the LSU upstart was taken under the wing by a freshly-retired ...

Speaking on Byron Scott’s Fastbreak podcast, Shaw compared the two eras of O’Neal’s career and highlighted the factors that kept the Magic duo from replicating the Lakers’ dynasty. “I have to take ...

Tracy McGrady and Shaquille O'Neal were two of the most significant players in Orlando Magic franchise history. But, of course, it wasn't at the same time. O'Neal was with Orlando from 1992 until 1996 ...

Magic Johnson had the opportunity to play with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal on the LA Lakers. Few “what if” scenarios in NBA history are as fascinating as the one involving Magic Johnson’s 1996 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shaquille O'Neal landed in Los Angeles in 1996 to play for the Lakers, a move that marked a pivotal moment in his professional and ...

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Shaquille O'Neal was Orlando's first in lots of ways. First No. 1 overall draft pick. First player to make an All-Star team in aMagicuniform. First rookie of the year. First All-NBA ...

A dynasty was on the cards but, unfortunately for Magic fans, it ended up being established on the opposite coast. O'Neal averaged 26.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks across 54 games in what ...

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane delivered an all-around performance in their win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Shaquille O'Neal was the first superstar in Orlando Magic history. Paolo Banchero is taking steps to become the latest after winning NBA Rookie of the Year honors last season and earning his first All ...