Hey there, sports fans! Big news for all you basketball enthusiasts out there. Shaquille O'Neal, the legendary player, is about to become the first player in the history of the Orlando Magic to have his jersey retired. Can you believe it? This is a huge honor for Shaq, and boy, was he excited when he found out!

Let me set the scene for you: it all went down on 'Inside the NBA' when Magic CEO, Alex Martins, made a surprise appearance. He had one goal: to deliver the incredible news to Shaq. And let me tell you, Shaq's reaction was priceless. He couldn't contain his happiness! You could see the joy bursting out of him.

But that wasn't all. The show producers hooked Shaq up with a special message. Who from, you ask? None other than his mom! The love and pride in her voice were evident as she congratulated her superstar son. She remembered the days when Shaq's name was called out, and they couldn't be prouder of everything he's achieved for the Orlando Magic and the community. It was such a heartwarming moment.

Now, let's talk about why Shaq deserves this recognition. This man, let me tell you, is a beast on the court.

Throughout his four-year stint with the Orlando Magic, he accomplished so much. The numbers don't lie: he averaged a staggering 27.2 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks. Talk about domination! And let's not forget his four All-Star appearances, three All-NBA selections, and being named the 1993 Rookie of the Year. Plus, he led the Magic to the 1995 NBA Finals, even though they didn't win. Shaq was truly a force to be reckoned with.