Shaquille O’Neal Says He’d Leave TNT Job To Work With Magic At Jersey Retirement

Shaquille O’Neal‘s days on the TNT desk may be numbered … ‘trigger the NBA legend revealed he’d go away his “Inside the NBA” gig to work with the Orlando Magic throughout his emotional jersey retirement ceremony.

The Huge Aristotle was the person of the hour on the Magic vs. OKC Thunder recreation on Tuesday … and as he was proven appreciation for all his onerous work on the courtroom from 1992-96, he returned the favor by telling the crew house owners he’d love to come back again in some capability.

“To the DeVos family, whenever you want me to quit TNT and come back home, you give me a call,” Shaq mentioned. “I’ll be here in an instant.”

The remark was met with cheers … and the group gave him a standing ovation.

Shaq additionally mentioned in his speech it was an honor to be the primary participant in Magic historical past to get his digits within the rafters … however admitted he felt it will’ve occurred to his teammate, Nick Anderson, first.

He additionally shouted out Penny Hardaway — reminiscing on how he was adamant the crew discover away to convey him to Orlando — and lots of different teammates, staffers and execs that helped pave the way in which through the first cease in his Corridor of Fame profession.

The entire occasion was becoming for the larger-than-life determine … and he was additionally gifted a customized team-themed jacket, which was offered by his kids.

It is unclear precisely what function Shaq would play in a job with the Magic, however he does have some expertise in possession with the Sacramento Kings previously.

Shaq was a dominant pressure throughout his time with Orlando — averaging 27.2 factors, 12.5 rebounds and a pair of.8 blocks in 295 video games — reaching the NBA Finals in 1995.