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Mr O'Neal's departure follows the company's admission last week that it had lost almost $8bn on mortgage-backed securities.

He was a child on a team of men that had just acquired its "proven" meal ticket in Shaquille O'Neal.

Looking back on last season's Eastern Conference finals, it's easy to understand why Cleveland wanted O'Neal so badly to counter Howard.

Shaquille O'Neal gets figuratively dunked on if Kobe Bryant gets his own ring. I would love to see that happen.

If Jackson had to be here, nothing was going to stop him from pairing O'Neal and Bryant, who won him three titles, amid misunderstandings.

On a conference call with analysts, Mr. O'Neal said, 'I'm not going to talk around the fact that some mistakes were made.

That presumably avoided a fight from Mr O'Neal, a potentially damaging boardroom split and a likely loss for the company in court.

Odom has been a dependable rebounder since the Shaquille O'Neal trade, but his scoring has been inconsistent.

"I think the league has gone soft over the last few years and they've got to do something about all of the flopping, " O'Neal said.

"I'm always going to be a force, " O'Neal said. "Whatever team I'm on is going to have a great shot. "

Since O'Neal's departure, the Lakers are going down, the team began to become a playoff team the edge.

For that matter, since the departure of O'Neal, can anyone name one Laker besides Bryant who made a big shot in a playoff series?

Chamberlain won one of his two NBA championships with the Lakers. O'Neal won three of his four NBA championships with the Lakers.

Li Ning already has endorsement deals with Shaquille O'Neal of the Boston Celtics and a few other less well-known players.

Of course, O'Neal has a good reason to be nostalgic. No one expected him to be an All-Star again at 36, including Shaq.

A charismatic individual, O'Neal has endeared himself to the fans of each of his six teams.

After a 19-year career that will likely land him in the Hall of Fame, Shaquille O'Neal announced his retirement this afternoon via Twitter.

A week earlier, Stan O'Neal lost his job at Merrill Lynch after leading the investment bank to a loss with $8. 4 billion of write-downs.

"The Jabberwockees are the best dance crew out there, and I just wanted to be different, " O'Neal said.

O'Neal resigned six days later, and the company's board launched a hurried search for a replacement.

In the first quarter, Jackson let Bryant, a starter, stay on the court when he subbed the rest of the first unit out and brought in O'Neal.

Stan O'Neal, who presided over giant losses at Merrill Lynch, was more empire-builder than risk manager.

But in his new autobiography, O'Neal details the bad times that led to his departure from South Beach.

Shaquille O'Neal-- Excellence is not a singular act but a habit. You are what you do repeatedly.

At age ten, Tatum O'Neal be-came the youngest Oscar winner in history for her per-formance in the film classic Paper Moon.

since their split, O'Neal has won one more, with the Heat, and Bryant now has his fourth and fifth as a Laker.

"He's pretty much the same, just big, 7-6, ' O'Neal said. " He's just doing what he's supposed to do.

SHEP O'NEAL: Roosevelt's first political career did not last long.

O'Neal, now with the Phoenix Suns, was glad to see the Bryant win another title.

SHEP O'NEAL: President Roosevelt believed the company violated the Sherman Anti-Trust Law.

SHEP O'NEAL: People still talk about the night John Henry was born. It was dark and cloudy. Then, lightening lit up the night sky.

But O'Neal's profits came in the absence of any meaningful risk controls.

SHEP O'NEAL: The foreign powers began to negotiate with China on paying for damages.

O'Neal fired thousands of employees and campaigned against the "Mother Merrill" culture.

"Obviously Yao has grown into one of the best centers in the league, " O'Neal said.

O'Neal previously served as a reserve officer with the Miami Beach Police Department while playing for the Miami Heat.

SHEP O'NEAL: It was clear that the United States had made great progress in technology.

No offense to Chamberlain, Mikan or O'Neal, but when you're the top scorer in NBA history, attention must be paid.

Yao was gracious in victory, hinting that O'Neal has not yet returned to top form after missing two games with a bruised left knee.

Chamberlain and O'Neal were physical marvels who took advantage of their power; both were exceptional when they played for the Lakers.

Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal wanted to greet President Obama when he arrived in Phoenix. He couldn't make it.

It is to assert that Stan O'Neal probably did not recognize that the mortgages his firm owned were a house of cards.

Rather than put the blame for O'Neal's departure on Bryant, as Kobe charged last spring, the owner always took personal responsibility.

O'Neal pulled Wade aside for a pregame chat, delivering another pregame message to the star guard.

Shaquille O'Neal once told me he hated that he hazed Yao a little bit early in his career.

Some reports have claimed the center will celebrate another wedding in Houston in autumn, where O'Neal believes he will be among the guests.

In the weeks since her passing, O'Neal says he has remained upbeat -- and is touched by the outpouring of support from Fawcett's fans.

SHEP O'NEAL: Secretary Hay asked the nations involved to agree to equal trading rights for all countries in all parts of China.

The play also marked the last great stand of the Bryant-Shaquille O'Neal empire.

In his reality show "Shaq Vs. " , O'Neal challenges other athletes in their respective sports.

But as Merrill's $2. 3 billion third-quarter loss demonstrated, O'Neal and his team never had a handle on the risks of subprime lending.

They now get the Suns again this afternoon in Phoenix, along with a suddenly rejuvenated Shaquille O'Neal.

SHEP O'NEAL: The Republican victory destroyed the hopes of many nationalists in the Philippines.

The ESPN story also quoted O'Neal as criticizing Bird for wanting too much from the Lakers in a trade.

Shaquille O'Neal's best days were supposedly behind him. Apparently that's not the case.

The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors have held discussions about a possible trade involving Jermaine O'Neal and T.

The announcement of Shaquille O'Neal's retirement Wednesday provides us the perfect opportunity to do this.

But O'Neal's contribution to basketball stretches beyond his presence on the court.

Shaquille O'Neal, on his lack of championships: "I've won at every level, except college and pro. "

That group was anchored by O'Neal, powered by Bryant and stabilized by a locker room full of savvy veterans.

As a result of O'Neal's purges, many of the firm's "culture carriers" departed, often acrimoniously.

Shaquille O'Neal grabbed and hugged him. Heat owner Micky Arison wrapped his arms around him. And Wade simply raised one finger high.

Lebron James and Shaquille O'neal are very likeable personalities. They make you laugh.

Only Shaquille O'Neal, Jordan and Jerry West before him posted those numbers in a finals game.

Despite his All Star Cafe's troubles, O'Neal couldn't be kept out of the restaurant.

The bulk of Mr O'Neal's exit package is linked to the stock price, which has fallen by a third this year.

The prospects of playing with Bryant certainly do appeal to O'Neal, though, who feels his goals are directly in line with Kobe's.

Shaquille O'Neal beats the New Jersey Nets like a red headed stepchild.

So we would be correct to assume that he was livid when O'Neal went to Miami and won a championship playing second-banana to Dwayne Wade.

O'Neal insisted he and Bryant are now friends, saying they talk and text message on a regular basis.

Shoes by Li-Ning, another major Chinese sportswear maker, are worn by globally popular star Shaquille O'Neal.

The defending champions Los Angeles Lakers welcomed back both their star center Shaquille O'Neal and the victory.

O'Neal rubbed salt in the wound of a recently defeated Bryant.

Reached afterward, O'Neal told Smith that be believed his former teammate beyond reproach.

Listen as Shep O'Neal reads the beginning of "Richard the Third. "

Jay O'Neal snatched the bottle of soda away from the kid and handed it to Miles.

The Suns have improved their half court offense with Shaquille O'Neal, but he hasn't made an impact on the area they need most: defense.

Bryant has won the first championship without Shaquille O'Neal participation trophy.

Shaquille O''Neal: Help! Someone help me! Is someone there? Hey! Oh shit, I''m probably dead.

But lawyers said Merrill would have found it legally difficult to fire Mr O'Neal "for cause" .

Five years ago, Shaquille O'Neal teamed with Wade, who was in just his third season, to dispose of Dallas.

Shaquille O''Neal: Yeah, your probably not man enough. I guess your momma was right.

They also did a joint postgame news conference, with O'Neal plainly nostalgic . . . and Bryant plainly not.

But poor handling of what turned into an $8bn writedown sealed Mr O'Neal's fate.

Shaquille O'Neal says he is retiring from the NBA after a professional career spanning nearly two decades.

Mr O'Neal was credited with having done good work at Merrill before the subprime mortgage crisis.

Obviously, Jermaine O'Neal had his breakout season many years and many knee injuries ago.

SHEP O'NEAL: I am an old lawyer, and I have three men working for me.

The Mavericks were two wins away two seasons ago, and that is far closer than Bryant has gotten the Lakers in the non-O' Neal era.

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal are considered old guys in this group.

The Mavericks were two wins away two seasons ago, and that is far closer than Bryant has gotten the Lakers in the non-O' Neal era.

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal are considered old guys in this group.

It's true enough. By their final season, O'Neal and Bryant disliked each other equally.

Through Mr. Lu's plan, U. S. consumers will learn about the brand through community events with Mr. O'Neal and at sporting-goods stores.

Gordon: Great, let's start with some New Words you will need to better understand Shaquille O'Neal and the game of basketball.

Known to the Chinese as the Big Shark, the 37-year-old O'Neal has practised martial arts in the off-season for years.

O'Neal was (and still is) a big goof, with the ability to charm anyone with his playful demeanor.

Shaquille O'Neal, Yao Ming and Amare Stoudemire, among others, have used it since.

Shaquille O'Neal announced on a new social media site Tout that he is retiring after 19 seasons in the NBA.

O'Neal admitted that much during a conference call.

I wonder if O'Neal and Thain have ever given this any thought.

Think LeBron James or Shaquille O'Neal auditioned for their school musical?

Ms. O'Neal: Good morning class? Today is Friday.

"I am honored to be joining the Celtics, " said O'Neal.

O'Neal was assessed a personal foul on the play.

Shaquille O'Neal, after 19 years in the NBA, announced on Twitter today that he is retiring.

But it is dangerous, as Mr O'Neal and Mr Prince found.

Mr O'Neal was, by all accounts, always a loner.

A man will stop the car, BeiYongTai gave them, o 'neal also changed.

By 2002, when O'Neal took charge, Merrill was over-extended.

If he wins a fourth with the Lakers next year, he will have proven he can win without Shaquille O'Neal.

The other thorny issue is Mr O'Neal's pay-off.

Shaquille O''Neal: Where am I?

Shaquille O'Neal knows how to get in good with the bosses.

The man who the Lakers' chose instead of Shaquille O'Neal.

He didn't respond to O'Neal's vicious rap attack.

His teacher is Ms. O'Neal.

O'Neal is shooting a career-best 62. 9 percent from the foul line.

O' Neal was not selected as an Eastern Conference reserve, ending his streak of All-Star selections at a record-tying 14.

Bryant scored 35 points and O'Neal 24 as the Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers, 95-87.

Bynum's season lasted 35 games -- the most important 35 for the Lakers since Shaquille O'Neal left.

Here is Shep O'Neal with our story.

I don't think so. I think it Shaquille O'Neal.

After parting ways with O'Neal, Bryant not only have a real belonging to their championship rings, but also a Finals MVP trophy.

O'Neal, who turns 37 later this week, turned back the clock with 45 points on 20-for-25 shooting in a 133-113 victory Friday over Toronto.

That was how many O'Neal played, but that didn't count his pregame dance, another big hit.

But the feud between the two thawed last year, and O'Neal wasn't in this game.

With the West up 92-83 in the third quarter, O'Neal came back in to play alongside Bryant and they broke the game open.

Is he tough enough to play against chest-thumping superstars like Shaquille O'Neal?

Now I got a son who's 18 years old. He's a typical teenager, he will only wear clothes that say "Billabong, " "O'Neal" . . .

Nor is this 2004, when Bryant, O'Neal and Jackson began pulling apart even before they crashed in the finals.

But O'Neal is my idol.

Comparison Research on Playing Efficiency between Yao Ming and O'neal in NBA

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Johnson told O'Neal and Bryant