Shaq Talks Back Book

At seven feet one inch tall and 330 pounds, Los Angeles Lakers' center Shaquille O'Neal is a giant both on and off the basketball court. Now, for the first time, Shaq talks openly about his childhood, his life, his rivalries, and his career to give you a dramatic, behind-the-scenes account. Newly updated to include the Lakers' win against the 76ers for their second consecutive NBA Championship, Shaq recounts the remarkable progress of his basketball career, changing from a big but inexperienced teenager to a dominant college and professional player. Shaq talks back about:* Signing the biggest rookie contract ever with the Orlando Magic-and going to the NBA Finals for the first time * Rivalries with Alonzo Mourning, Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Allen Iverson, and others * Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, Ron Harper, and other Lakers' teammates * "Bling-bling" and women: the larger-than-life world of NBA players off the court * Inside the Lakers' comeback from the brink against Portland and the drive to the NBA championship * New for this edition: the 2000-2001 season and repeating as NBA championsFunny, insightful, opinionated, and honest, SHAQ TALKS BACK is the true voice of the NBA's best player.AUTHORBIO: SHAQUILLE O'NEAL lives in Los Angeles. He is the center for the World Champion Los Angeles Lakers and was chosen as the Most Valuable Player in the NBA for the 1999-2000 season. He was also named the MVP of the 2000-2001 NBA championship series.Read More