Shaquille O’Neal Gets Statue at Former College LSU

Former LSU Tiger and Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal has had his fair share of nicknames during his career, but now you can add ‘the big statue’ to that list.

O’Neal had his likeness immortalized at his old college stomping grounds at Louisiana State University. The statue, which reportedly weighs approximately 900 pounds, is of O’Neal as a slender, compared to his later days, college center who dominated the SEC and put himself in the position to be the number one overall draft pick in the 1992 NBA Draft.

There is no doubt that O’Neal’s Lakers legacy is still somewhat split, as many fans still hold a grudge against the center for joining the Boston Celtics late in his 19-year career.

Regardless of the fan’s perspective on O’Neal, the artist formerly known as Superman says his time with the Lakers were some of the best years of his life.

When asked the three favorite moments of his NBA career, O’Neal listed two events that happened during his stint with the Lakers.

“When I scored 61 points on my birthday (March 6, 2000, against the L.A. Clippers); winning the three-peat (from 2000-02 wearing a Lakers uniform); and winning the championship with Miami (in 2006).”*

*ClearwaterPatch

You May Also Like

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Says LeBron James ‘Won’t Allow Himself’ To Play Fewer Minutes

Set to turn 38 years old and in his 20th NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to defy all expectations…

Juan Toscano-Anderson Thankful For Time With Warriors But Excited For Opportunity With Lakers

Coming into free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers were focused on finding solid wing defenders to complement their Big 3…

NBA All-Stars World Tour Schedule Announced

The NBA lockout has made many things possible for the league’s players…

Lakers Fall to Rockets; Lose Fourth Consecutive Game

Life on the road is tough for every team no matter their…