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Shaquille O'neal's career has spanned six NBA teams, a handful of mostly forgettable acting gigs, several rap albums (one of which went platinum), a really horrible video game, the short-lived TWIsM clothing line, and even a stint as a law enforcement officer. Although an intimidating presence in the low post, Shaq was often derided for his lack of prowess behind the freethrow line, becoming the second NBA player to miss 5,000 freethrows behind Wilt Chamberlain. Another area he often missed in: personal style. Now that Shaq is hanging up his jersey for good, here are some clothing choices we hope also stay in his closet. Check out our gallery of the most flagrant of Shaq's Style Fouls.
Hat
1995
Ugly-ass hats: part of this complete breakfast.
Rap
1995
Shaq’s rap career and video game: two more of the baller’s great fails. Nice earring.
Suit
September 1996
Say what you will about his style, Shaq certainly appreciated the details in a suit. In this case—embroidered Superman logo, six-button double-breasted blazer—those details just happen to be heinous.
Genie
June 2001
Shaq is the genie from your nightmares. He comes out of a lamp to grant you three horrible outfits.
Trophy
2002
That trophy? Definitely not a “Best Dressed” award. This was at the peak of Shaq’s sleeveless suit days.
VMA
August 2004
Shaq rocked another sleeveless suit at the 2004 VMAs. Needless to say, he was a presenter, not a winner.
Uniform
June 2008
Shaq wore a lot of uniforms during his career. This was not the best one.
Elmo
August 2008
We’ve got no bones with Shaq going to a Miley Cyrus concert. The Elmo on Elmo gear however…
Fur
January 2009
Not sure what kind of fur that is supposed to be, but a lot of fake animals must have died for that coat.
UFC
August 2009
Shaq and the UFC: keeping good taste in a leg lock for years.
Too Big
September 2009
We didn’t even think clothes too big for Shaq existed. Judging by that sleeve and jacket length, we were wrong.
Louis
December 2009
Gucci, Gucci, Louis, Louis, Fendi, Fendi, Prada. Basic ballers wear that shit so why’d Shaq even bother? Can't hate on that grin, though.
Crooked
April 2010
Two fouls on Shaq at this presser: A crooked bowtie and a shirt that’s way too big at the shoulders.
Silly
April 2010
We’re not sure what’s sillier, Shaq’s oversized hat or his look of bewilderment.
Magicians
July 2010
If there was a list of people you should not take style cues from, “Magicians” would be in the top three.
Hipster
February 2011
“Look at this fucking hipster.”