Shaquille O'Neal quotes

Shaquille O'Neal, also known as Shaq, is a retired professional basketball player and Hall of Famer. Standing at 7 feet 1 inch tall, he was a dominant force in the NBA, winning four championships and earning numerous accolades. Off the court, Shaq has become a successful entrepreneur, actor, and TV personality. His larger-than-life personality and sense of humor have made him a fan favorite. Learn more about Shaq's incredible career and post-NBA ventures here.

When your general doesn’t panic, the troops don’t panic.

- Shaquille O'Neal

When you’re righteous, you don’t have to tell people that you’re righteous.

- Shaquille O'Neal

When you’re in championships, it’s never about what you do. It’s always about what other people do.

- Shaquille O'Neal

We’re focusing on the whole pie, not a slice. A slice is good, but it’s not good enough to get you fat. We’re trying to get fat.

- Shaquille O'Neal

The only person who can really motivate you is you.

- Shaquille O'Neal

The day I stopped worrying about stats is the day I started winning.

- Shaquille O'Neal

One lucky shot deserves another.

- Shaquille O'Neal

Never worry about the problem, always worry about the solution.

- Shaquille O'Neal

My secret? See it, and stay focused on it.

- Shaquille O'Neal

My message to little kids who aspire to be anything they want to be is to listen to their parents.

- Shaquille O'Neal

Me shooting 40 percent at the foul line is just God’s way of saying that nobody’s perfect. If I shot 90 percent from the line, it just wouldn’t be right.

- Shaquille O'Neal

Look up the word ‘role’ in the dictionary and you’ll see it means playing a part. That’s why I call myself a real model.

- Shaquille O'Neal

Kids can still call me Shaq, but adults should call me Dr. O’Neal.

- Shaquille O'Neal

If you got the game, you got the game. That’s why Tiger Woods is out there playing golf with Greg Norman.

- Shaquille O'Neal

If I were a painter, you’d be calling me Shaqcasso.

- Shaquille O'Neal

I’m tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.

- Shaquille O'Neal

I was taught and raised to never give up, always persevere and no excuses.

- Shaquille O'Neal

I want to be known as ‘The Big Shakespeare.’ It was Shakespeare that said, ‘Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, some have greatness thrust upon them.’

- Shaquille O'Neal

I really get motivated when I have doubters.

- Shaquille O'Neal

I had to learn at an early age to turn criticism into motivation.

- Shaquille O'Neal

I don’t know how it is for you earthlings, but where I’m from, strength is mental.

- Shaquille O'Neal

I don’t get nervous in any situation. There’s no such thing as nerves when you’re playing games.

- Shaquille O'Neal

I don’t believe in pressure. Pressure is when you don’t know where your next meal is coming from.

- Shaquille O'Neal

I don't believe that I personally have been changed by the money. The bad thing is people assume you’ve changed because now you have money.

- Shaquille O'Neal

I did everything the right way and earned my spot in this game, nothing was given to me.

- Shaquille O'Neal

From this day on I’d like to be known as ‘The Big Aristotle’ because Aristotle once said, ‘Excellence is not a singular act; it’s a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.’

- Shaquille O'Neal

Everything happens for a reason. I’m used to it, I prepare for it. Like I say, at the end of the day, those in charge of their own destiny are going to do what’s rights for them and their family.

- Shaquille O'Neal

Challenge me. Treat me like a game of checkers and play me. That’s all I’m asking, just play me. Treat me like Sega and play me.

- Shaquille O'Neal

Art is a process of delivering or arranging elements that appeal to the emotions of a person looking at it. It’s what you feel.

- Shaquille O'Neal