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“We're going to miss Damon. He was a great shooter. . . . He got what he wanted, but he gave up a lot. No more night life, no more warm weather and no more a lot of media attention. . . . I guess this was his first shot at getting something big. I guess he had to take it.”

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Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal, born on March 6, 1972, is a renowned basketball player. He achieved great success in the NBA with his exceptional physical abilities and basketball skills. more

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