I met Shaq rookie year. Waited outside when the players used to park in a lot and walk across street. A few metal barriers separating fans. I could hear bass from miles away. Here comes a burgundy suburban with Superman emblems. Hopped over barrier asked for a picture and what a dude. Thanks Shaq
Highly doubt they’d hit their peak until 1998-99 and that’s if Shaq and penny didn’t beef or also injuries happen. Assuming also they get other solid pieces to replace Horace grant as he was getting older
Shout to Shaq for bringing everyone up. He has had some tough days to deal with, but I saw a spark of young Shaq come back. Never forget we all have that young kid inside, don’t dismiss your younger self. It’s still a part of you.
I got goosebumps when the announcer said his name. That first team you get drafted by will always be your 1st love/home. Damn i wish he had stayed in Orlando.
Ok nostradamus! Remember his magic team did make it to the finals when him and Penny were very young.. He would of eventually won a title there. He did win a title without kobe and kobe won 2 without shaq.
Dwight Howard next. Led them to NBA finals, Beat Prime LeBron in the process and Multiple DPOYs. Didnt have an all nba teammate like Shaq did (Penny) to be fair to Dwight. Then Penny-Tmac. Top 4 Superstars in Magic history.
I was with you until you said Prime Lebron. No individual has beaten Bron in their prime. Man has only lost to the Spurs and Warriors which he also then beat. 2012-2018 was insanity
@@catastrophecookies6066 what? Bro I’m a big Lebron fan myself and 2009 Lebron was definitely Bron entering his prime. That was his 1st of 4 mvps. Won 60+ games that season. Everyone thought it was gonna be Kobe vs Lebron finals and Dwight literally dominated the Cavs in the paint. They had no answer for Dwight snd that was difference come on.
@@pepsiguy52883it was 6.5 million more a year and an opt out vs 6.5 less and no opt out. they also had bird rights could have exceed the salary cap in order to sign him. they instead low balled him. blame orlando management not orlando fans and shaq and stop being so salty.
@@cortlandsimmons6241 I’ll be honest I’m just throwing shade cause I’m not a big fan of Shaq. Got luv for Hadaway tho & Kobe my fav player all time. They give Shaq too much credit for them 3 Rings in LA!!
I’m very glad that the Magic finally retiring their numbers. I thought that they will never retiring their numbers because of their policy at that time when they retiring their numbers, you must have to win a championship with the Magic. Congrats again Shaq for your retirement of your jersey #32 and he really deserved that honor. I hope Penny or T-Mac’s #1 or Dwight’s #12 will be next.
Nah they should have never changed the policy, Shaq gave Orlando 4 years and bailed. He should not have his jersey retired in Orlando and he definitely shouldn't have been the first.
We frequently hear Shaq on TNT, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover his eloquence in speech. I admire his larger-than-life personality and genuine affection for others. May God bless him for continuing to inspire many others to achieve greatness.🎉
The most dominant center ever! They'll never be another center like Shaq. We were mad when he left Orlando because Orlando offered him ALOT of money but he picked the Lakers. But he got us to the finals and he played his heart out every season he played for Orlando, much love to Shaq.
Penny was my favorite player growing up,I bought his jersey for my bday last year,my son's middle name is Anfernee cause of him,but Shaq deserves it and I wish we would've had at least one chip
I ve been playing NBA Live to 2K for more than two decades. Whenever i play, the 94-95 ORLANDO MAGIC is the 1 and only go to team for me! ❤🎉❤No matter i was a kid or became a man with kids, i just LOVE Penny & Shaq❤ The Best Duo in NBA history🎉🎉🎉
Shaq made the 90s so special. I remember being intrigued when I learned a guy was 7’1 and could dominate the paint. Gave the 90s bulls a hard time, had a rap career, being in movies and commercials…humorous as can be. Larger than life! Thank you Shaq for the memories and wisdom 💯
That was really classy for the Magic to recognize how important it was to have SHAQ be their first-ever retired jersey. Now they need to do right by Penny and T Mac and have them up next!
Truly a class act to acknowledge all of his teammates, as well as others who deserve to have their jerseys in those Orlando rafters. Major congrats and much respect to you, Big Shaq. Truly an icon who gave us all incredible memories coming up in those 90’s👑🏀🙏🏾
One thing about Shaq is he ALWAYS will give everyone their due respect and flowers, especially to elders and the people before him. Even the very first big man George Mikan, when he fought for better retirement pay and passed away, had his funeral costs covered by Shaq. Even though sometimes arrogant and seemingly selfish, Shaq remains quite the opposite, a testament to how much he values his core beliefs and those close to him. His father raised him right!
well done Orlando...in order for you to become a great franchise you first have to honor the legends that created the foundation...now let's go get it with Paolo !
What a class guy. I remember when Orlando looked like the team of the future with Shaq, Penny, Nick Anderson, and 3D. A shame it didn't work out for them, but it's so great of Shaq to recognize his teammates like that.
Orlando's owners and fans bailed on him. Didn't want to pay him. And in a poll, they did not want him. All they had to do was pay him the max. lol. It was just an idiotic move on their part.
@j5daniel182 um no.... even the way you are talking about the max as if it was todays pay scales is ridiculous.... he wanted more money than anyone had ever seen in the league and held them hostage while talking openly about wanting to be in a big market 😂 he was leaving no matter how much they gave him 😂
Shaq brought the DIVA into the NBA and also team hopping chasing the bigger bag and then also for rings. That legacy has continued. Give all credit where it’s due.
Shaq Is One Of Those Guys You Would Think Off Appearance That He Would Be Mean & Not Approachable. He Is One Of The Kind & Genuine Human Beings Ever Created. Well Deserved Big Homie ☝🏽💯
@@melvinhhcp3615 yeah, it was Dwight Howard's jersey font where he was a Magic back then. He should be included in the rafters and NBA 75th greatest players in terms of accollades. Enough said.
this orlando magic stil hav the record of beating the bulls with mj in it. its stil a feat. shaq n penny. awesome duo. love this magic with nick and scott
He said grant hill deserves to have his jersey retired lol. In 6 seasons with the magic hill played in 200 of the 492 possible games. He averaged 16.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists. No deep playoff runs, no finals appearances, no rings. That is far from jersey retired numbers. Come on now. I mean compared to haslem i guess its worthy.
Honestly grant hill for how much struggles he had during his tenure at Orlando did well dude even made a all star past the peak of his career in 2005 and was a very good veteran piece when they were building up young Dwight Howard prior to their big run in 09
It's probably because Hill was the 2nd star ever in Orlando after shaq. McGrady just had a trash team, which cause his injury because of playing too hard
I met Shaq rookie year. Waited outside when the players used to park in a lot and walk across street. A few metal barriers separating fans. I could hear bass from miles away. Here comes a burgundy suburban with Superman emblems. Hopped over barrier asked for a picture and what a dude. Thanks Shaq
That's Dope ‼️🏆
A sweet man
💪🏿💪🏿🔥🔥🔥👍🏿
90's NBA was the best! I mean not that the Score first NBA now is bad it was a special time!
@@samghost13 agreed!
There is a multiverse where shaq never left Orlando , penny never got hurt and the went on to win several championships... Remember that
That's in a fantasy world. Unfortunately, the two had so much potential yet didn't win anything!
What to remember that they didn't
Highly doubt they’d hit their peak until 1998-99 and that’s if Shaq and penny didn’t beef or also injuries happen. Assuming also they get other solid pieces to replace Horace grant as he was getting older
I like that
@@DungarooAdventureswhat part of multiverse don’t you understand lol??
Shout to Shaq for bringing everyone up. He has had some tough days to deal with, but I saw a spark of young Shaq come back. Never forget we all have that young kid inside, don’t dismiss your younger self. It’s still a part of you.
He didn't bring everyone up not one mention of Dwight Howard
@@strappedkmackinmoneyno one is perfect so stop. He deserves this.❤
Stop!@@strappedkmackinmoney
@@strappedkmackinmoneyhe brought up the guys he actually hooped with on the team which was just dope as hell.
@@jmnyc212 he didn't hoop with T Mac but he got a mention
One of the best jersey retirements to bring all of his teammates up there Is straight class!!!
I got goosebumps when the announcer said his name. That first team you get drafted by will always be your 1st love/home. Damn i wish he had stayed in Orlando.
Ok nostradamus! Remember his magic team did make it to the finals when him and Penny were very young.. He would of eventually won a title there. He did win a title without kobe and kobe won 2 without shaq.
Dwight Howard next. Led them to NBA finals, Beat Prime LeBron in the process and Multiple DPOYs. Didnt have an all nba teammate like Shaq did (Penny) to be fair to Dwight. Then Penny-Tmac. Top 4 Superstars in Magic history.
He did not beat prime Lebron lol
Maxed out buddy 😂😂😂
I was with you until you said Prime Lebron. No individual has beaten Bron in their prime.
Man has only lost to the Spurs and Warriors which he also then beat. 2012-2018 was insanity
Yup Howard definitely should be next.
@@catastrophecookies6066 what? Bro I’m a big Lebron fan myself and 2009 Lebron was definitely Bron entering his prime. That was his 1st of 4 mvps. Won 60+ games that season. Everyone thought it was gonna be Kobe vs Lebron finals and Dwight literally dominated the Cavs in the paint. They had no answer for Dwight snd that was difference come on.
Shaq is so real for this 🔥 These owners need to celebrate their legends. Orlando had some incredible players
That's Orlando's magic first banner put up in the last 27 years congrats shaq
Should’ve been Nick Anderson. I don’t know how magic fans can justify this. He bailed on him for $2 million more on a contract to go to LA.
@@pepsiguy52883 he also missed 4 free throws but I agree
@@pepsiguy52883it was 6.5 million more a year and an opt out vs 6.5 less and no opt out. they also had bird rights could have exceed the salary cap in order to sign him. they instead low balled him. blame orlando management not orlando fans and shaq and stop being so salty.
What do you mean? It’s their first retired jersey right? And they won the conference like 15 years ago
@@TheSportsCritic even if Nick Anderson makes the free throws who says the magic win the finals
Great person, recognizing his former teammates and giving the credit. Just a great guy!
Shaq and Penny's Magics were me and my twin brother's favorite team during the 90s, even over the Bulls. Congrats Big Man!!!
But then got swept be The Dream in the finals and got swept the next year in the 2nd round by the same Bulls team lol
@@sickamorestylz I know this..what's your point?
@@cortlandsimmons6241 I’ll be honest I’m just throwing shade cause I’m not a big fan of Shaq. Got luv for Hadaway tho & Kobe my fav player all time. They give Shaq too much credit for them 3 Rings in LA!!
Everyones favorite team wont win. Cant play with one team in a league @sickamorestylz
@@WaveRider1989 I don’t get your point?
Shaq is such a great guy and so personable/funny. Thanking all his teammates and coaches as well. Great speech
What Class, Great Speech, And How Appreciative He is To Recognize his Former Teammates and Coach! One of a Kind. Heart of Gold!
Those days of basketball are absolutely the best ever I'll never forget those days as a kid watching the NBA on NBC
Same here bro
I love that guy, he’s just such an appreciative person and probably even more so since Kobe’s accident.
When kobe died he said he wanted to change and appreciate people around him more. He has been walking the walk.
I will never forget those days…man what a special group. They really did some great things. Thanks for the memories.
I’m very glad that the Magic finally retiring their numbers. I thought that they will never retiring their numbers because of their policy at that time when they retiring their numbers, you must have to win a championship with the Magic. Congrats again Shaq for your retirement of your jersey #32 and he really deserved that honor. I hope Penny or T-Mac’s #1 or Dwight’s #12 will be next.
T-Mac wore number 1 bc of PENNY!! That the #1 that needs to be retired!
Nah they should have never changed the policy, Shaq gave Orlando 4 years and bailed. He should not have his jersey retired in Orlando and he definitely shouldn't have been the first.
Especially since they didn't win @@lulabelle82
We frequently hear Shaq on TNT, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover his eloquence in speech. I admire his larger-than-life personality and genuine affection for others. May God bless him for continuing to inspire many others to achieve greatness.🎉
Shaq deserves this moment. First it was LA then Miami and now Orlando 😎😤
Can't wait for his jersey retirements in Phoenix, Cleveland, and Boston 😂
@@ResidentNick 🤣🤣🤣🤣 No
@@ResidentNick 😤
@@ResidentNick You're obviously joking.
@@ResidentNicknot going to happen in those cities
Much Love To Shaq For Celebrating With His Team Mates And Calling Them All Up 🙌🏾💪🏾🔥❤️💯
That's a big giant right there. I love him. He always put others first before he acknowledged His self what a true man ❤
Orlando Shaq was always my favorite Shaq
The most dominant center ever! They'll never be another center like Shaq. We were mad when he left Orlando because Orlando offered him ALOT of money but he picked the Lakers. But he got us to the finals and he played his heart out every season he played for Orlando, much love to Shaq.
Penny was my favorite player growing up,I bought his jersey for my bday last year,my son's middle name is Anfernee cause of him,but Shaq deserves it and I wish we would've had at least one chip
Penny 1 one of my favorite players 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
The Orlando Magic was truly magic when Shaq played there. Even though I was a Bulls fan I was always looking forward to catch a Magic game.
I ve been playing NBA Live to 2K for more than two decades. Whenever i play, the 94-95 ORLANDO MAGIC is the 1 and only go to team for me! ❤🎉❤No matter i was a kid or became a man with kids, i just LOVE Penny & Shaq❤ The Best Duo in NBA history🎉🎉🎉
Shaq made the 90s so special. I remember being intrigued when I learned a guy was 7’1 and could dominate the paint. Gave the 90s bulls a hard time, had a rap career, being in movies and commercials…humorous as can be. Larger than life! Thank you Shaq for the memories and wisdom 💯
Shaq is a real dude...well deserved 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤
So happy for Shaq 🥲☺️🙏🏾❤️
Larger than life.... in physique and heart! Congrats, Shaq!
Toronto, ON.
Shaq's such a nice dude. One of the most selfless dude out there giving credit to the people who made him great. Congrats, Shaq!
You know how good you have to play for a team for that short amount of time to get your jersey retired?!?
...Or how bad of a franchise they have to be.
That was really classy for the Magic to recognize how important it was to have SHAQ be their first-ever retired jersey. Now they need to do right by Penny and T Mac and have them up next!
Love the Jeff Hamilton leather jacket. Amazing customers made Orlando jacket!!!
Shaq nailed another great speech.
Nice montage in the beginning.
Y’all said “full ceremony” in the title, but don’t have the other speeches
How are they going to mess up the font like that lol
You beat me to it. Why did the use the current style that they never wore? That's two jersey ceremonies botched by teams for Shaq
That's what I was thinking.
Im glad I’m not the only one who holds a gripe about that. WTF were they thinking designing the banner that way?
Damn I just paid attention after reading this. That's crazy lol
Yeah the scribble font is iconic. Get those block numbers out of there.
Just realized it’s been 32 years since his draft. Good timing
Truly a class act to acknowledge all of his teammates, as well as others who deserve to have their jerseys in those Orlando rafters. Major congrats and much respect to you, Big Shaq. Truly an icon who gave us all incredible memories coming up in those 90’s👑🏀🙏🏾
Classy speech by Shaq 👏
Not a magic fan but about damn time
They waited for his number, 32 years
Sahq 32 my favorite dominant NBA center of all time 4 time nba champion 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
We love you Shaq well deserved bro💯💪goat💪
Humility is godly.
One thing about Shaq is he ALWAYS will give everyone their due respect and flowers, especially to elders and the people before him.
Even the very first big man George Mikan, when he fought for better retirement pay and passed away, had his funeral costs covered by Shaq. Even though sometimes arrogant and seemingly selfish, Shaq remains quite the opposite, a testament to how much he values his core beliefs and those close to him. His father raised him right!
Shaq is a Legend on and Off the Court!
The greatness in all for that is Shaq is so humble and so believable he is an absolute legend of sports
Shaq was super dope as a Rookie people forget...
Love Dat Jacket,Congrats"SHAQ DEISEL"and OZone Nation.
Shaq bullied them with his freestyle to retire his jersey months ago and now he bullying them in his speech to retire 10 more 😂
Shaq made me a sports fan in the day, forever will love his contributions to Orlando and the NBA.
well done Orlando...in order for you to become a great franchise you first have to honor the legends that created the foundation...now let's go get it with Paolo !
Happy for you big fella! That's a huge accomplishment 🎉
Shaq is always class
Congrats Dawg
Well deserved big Man love you Shaq 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I know they have beef but no mention of Dwight needing his jersey retired😂
Save that for another season. He has rape allegations to fight rn 😂😂😂😂the disrespect if you
His pettiness knows no bounds 😂
Shaq is a class act
Living Legend
Dwight Howard needs a retired jersey
It will happen.
He’s definitely going the rafters
Oh for sure he def will
They might snub him like they did on the Top 75 players list
He's not retired but it's been set for a minute. Notice how number 12 have never been worn by anyone else.
Wow a class act 🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥
What a class guy. I remember when Orlando looked like the team of the future with Shaq, Penny, Nick Anderson, and 3D. A shame it didn't work out for them, but it's so great of Shaq to recognize his teammates like that.
GREAT SPEECH 🤩
WHERE WAS SCOTT SKILES???? HE WASN'T INVITED TO THE PARTY????🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Shaq has always been da man. The most dominant player in the NBA. The superman.
Absolutely One Of The Dopest Human Beings Walking Planet Earth…Diesel!
Shaq was unstoppable!
hakeem disagrees. but yes, you are right.
@@breezeofnoon Hakeem The Dream! David Robinson!
This was first class all the way. Love hiw he gave his teammates and coaches shine even though it was his night.
Legendary 🐐 Salute Shaq 💯
This is too funny. He bailed on these guys when they needed him the most and now he’s thanking them it just cracks me up.
That was in the past. Its time to let bygones be bygones.
Orlando's owners and fans bailed on him. Didn't want to pay him. And in a poll, they did not want him. All they had to do was pay him the max. lol. It was just an idiotic move on their part.
Cry Me A River!!!!! They Deserved What They Got For Tryin To Offer A 24 Year Old Phenom Chump Change😂😂😂
For real... if they magic didn't suck terribly bad the last 25 years they would never do this... 😂
@j5daniel182 um no.... even the way you are talking about the max as if it was todays pay scales is ridiculous.... he wanted more money than anyone had ever seen in the league and held them hostage while talking openly about wanting to be in a big market 😂 he was leaving no matter how much they gave him 😂
At 0:42 you can see what seems to be a retirered #6 jersey hanging from the rafters. Can somebody enlighten me? I thought #32 is the only one?!
The only number retired in Orlando Magic franchise history is the No. 6. They retired No. 6 in honor of their Sixth Man, which is their fans.
Shaq brought the DIVA into the NBA and also team hopping chasing the bigger bag and then also for rings.
That legacy has continued. Give all credit where it’s due.
WELL Deserved!!!
PERFECT TIMING uhauahuahuahhua
Shaq Is One Of Those Guys You Would Think Off Appearance That He Would Be Mean & Not Approachable. He Is One Of The Kind & Genuine Human Beings Ever Created. Well Deserved Big Homie ☝🏽💯
Shaq is a class act to honor the other guys and give them credit ❤
The penny commercials were the best!!
The old font of number 32 should be on that jersey, not that one. But congrats to the Magic franchise for letting Shaq's number retire.
On his name as well.
@@melvinhhcp3615 yeah, it was Dwight Howard's jersey font where he was a Magic back then. He should be included in the rafters and NBA 75th greatest players in terms of accollades. Enough said.
@@jtrsl_ I agree.
this orlando magic stil hav the record of beating the bulls with mj in it. its stil a feat. shaq n penny. awesome duo. love this magic with nick and scott
Jordan is the only player I would take ahead of SHAQ! This man dominated the league when he played!
Grant Hill is definitely not getting his number retired
Tracy McGrady doesn't deserve it either
@@tjones617 more than Grant does
How come no one's saying anything about the number font being incorrect? They must want Dwight's to match it.
U Can’t Stop the Reign ft Biggie is still on my playlist.
He said grant hill deserves to have his jersey retired lol. In 6 seasons with the magic hill played in 200 of the 492 possible games. He averaged 16.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists. No deep playoff runs, no finals appearances, no rings. That is far from jersey retired numbers. Come on now. I mean compared to haslem i guess its worthy.
Yeah that was such a reach. If anything he should’ve mentioned Horace Grant since he was the missing piece that helped get them to the finals.
Honestly grant hill for how much struggles he had during his tenure at Orlando did well dude even made a all star past the peak of his career in 2005 and was a very good veteran piece when they were building up young Dwight Howard prior to their big run in 09
Yeah, I was huh? Grant Hill..?
It's probably because Hill was the 2nd star ever in Orlando after shaq. McGrady just had a trash team, which cause his injury because of playing too hard
The magic ruined his career it’s the least they could do lol
That's not the original font # that sucks
Right?!? It looks fuckin terrible
Same thing i said
Yeah, his name wasn't sized correctly either.
@@melvinhhcp3615 😡
@Tyweezy84 smh! Sucks hopefully they change it I'm sure the original fans are gonna sound off
Dang Shaq always making that $$$ “eating my Papa John’s and Eating my Pepsi!”😂😂😂😂
Legend!!
Love shaq. Such a legend
Where's the Orlando and OKC highlights
Damn he didnt even mention dwight. Dwight literally did exactly what he did in orlando.
He doesnt like Dwight why would he lol?
Yup lost in the Finals!! 😂😂😂
Because this has nothing to do with Dwight Howard. 🤫
@@victorquiles9670yep just like shaq!
True, Dwight did exactly what Shaq did.
Should have been done years ago. Shaq put Magic on the NBA map.
I love Shaq
❤❤❤❤
32 n 32yrsago kool happy v yall❤
Jeff Hamilton jacket 🔥
Thats for should be for players who stayed committed to the team for many years and win many championships
The Magic didn't wanna pay him lol
Penny Hardaway needs a retirement jersey #1
That poet laureate/spoken word was AMAZING!
💯… Solute. Great presentation. (S/N: The Dwight Howard disrespect has gotten outta hand now)
Love da poetry