Shaquille O’Neal’s Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech 

Shaq included Kobe in his HoF speech, the sad part about this is Kobe will never be able to return the gesture to Shaq :(

'Kobe Bryant. A guy that pushed me to win 3 titles in a row. But also got me pushed off the team and traded to Miami' HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

This dude needs to live forever. He's such a good balance of everything... he's firm but fair, he's big and strong, but intelligent and quick on his feet, he's dedicated, disciplined and strong minded, but goofy and light hearted. I mean, his literally what you would create yourself as if life were a video game, if race didn't effect anything etc.

If MJ was brain of the game, this man was the heart.

Bill Russell thinking "did I turn the stove off or nah?" 😂😂😂😂

Iverson pouring his heart out there during his speech, and Shaq's just up there cracking jokes the whole time. Awesome. Congrats to two of the best!

One of the classiest Hall of Fame speeches ever. Humility, respect, honor, humor, and love. Way to go Shaq.

Shaq is a really good speaker and very likable. Awesome he thanked fans . One of the best speeches so far that I’ve seen

This is not a speech, this is a stand up comedy..

Shaq needs to host the Grammys, or something.

I’m crying and laughing. This is my favorite speech ever. You will forever be a legend shaq

What an eloquent, humble, and thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring speech! Shaq earned that Doctorate in Education! What a man!

I think Shaq got his sense of humor from his mom.She seem to enjoy all his jokes without feeling embarrassed.

This was one of the greatest HOF Speeches ever given for Basketball. This guy literally thanked everyone from beginning to the end in order, this is the way it's supposed to be done. Congrats Shaq, I watched you and Penny make magic, I watched you and Kobe make magic, and I saw you and Dwyane make Magic, it was a hell of a journey, I'm excited to see where you're future will take you, we'll be talking about Shaq for as long as he's living and beyond

This speech is funnier than most stand up comedy shows out there. And also one of the deepest HOF speeches ever. It's unreal how this man can mix humor and serious business so well. He was made to play basketball and entertain.

Shaq is a national treasure we must protect him at all cost man.

"All the other times I found out I was traded was because of loud ass Stephen A Smith on ESPN."😂😂😂😂 He's not lyin' either!

Shaq turned his speech into a comedy roast lol Gotta love the DIESEL..

Hands down the ultimate HOF speech! This will NEVER get old. Thanks Shaq!

I've watched this speech more times than i am comfortable admiting, Shaq is the best!

28:00 Yao looks like he still standing up even when he sitting down

lmao shaq is a stand up comedian

That was a very nice speech. I loved that he acknowledged his exes and the job they did rearing his kids. Shaq is a class act.

What a great speech. Shaq is so likeable, obviously intelligent and is very funny. Footnote: It seems to me that Shaq is almost more proud of his academic achievements than anything else.....

The fastest 30 minutes ever. That was great.

imagine Stone Cold saying: damn, that's a big Ol' son bitch. lol

Shaq gave one of the most entertaining and heartfelt enshrinement speeches I've witnessed.

Loved the chronological order of his life achievements that Shaq gave. Very well presented speech.

"kobe bryant, a guy that would help push me to win three titles in a row....but also helped me get pushed off the team and traded to miami." what a genius. best HOF speech ever

Look how Shaq put his Mom on a pedestal like the Queen she is.

Shaq is one of a kind, what a wonderful speech. He's just so full of life and smiles. You know wherever Shaq is you are going to have a great time, never change big man.

"Next to sage smokin' Phil" completely took me out 😂😂😂😩

Shaq is very intelligent and has a very beautiful family. He wants the best for his kids. Congratulations!

Shaq being shaq. One of the best HOF speech ever.

Damn. Shaq's speech is surprisingly good😂

This dude is a national treasure. Unique, authentic, and an overall great person.

"I would like to thank Nick Anderson for missing those 4 free throws" 👌👌😂😂😂

He remembers everyone in his life. What a gentleman!

Love how Shaq always give love to A.I sharing the same stories eeeeeevery interview at 26:59

This gotta be one of the best HOF speeches ever. Shaq is seriously good at this!

I met Shaq late night on a dc street very randomly in a dim lit parking lot, he was with his uncle Jerome and one other guy, (1999), we pulled into the parking lot and said hey what's up Shaq and he immediately turned to her car walked over to us and gave everybody in the car 5 so we hopped out of the car and he started to sign our shirts and anything that we can give him and then he proceeded to talk with us for about 20 minutes until all of my friends became bored and I was the only one sitting there with him while he was playing his Twista music and he had a song where Kobe was rapping. We just sat there and listened to some of his music and he spoke with us and he was the coolest person I've ever met.

I love Jordan but this is how a HOF speech should be given. Bravo Shaq

There are few sports personalities like him. Always full of charm. He’s hilarious but carries himself with a lot of class. Super witty.

"Luke and Laura forever by the way" is the funniest thing I've ever heard Shaq say. I can't wait to show this to my mom and sister who would always watch that show after school in the late 80s/early 90s.

even when shaq's not trying to be funny, i still find him significantly more funnier than kevin hart at his best.

A cure for depression is this speech right here

This man is a real class act! Not just from this, but from everything he does.

15:57 RIP KOBE BRYANT

Bill Russell look bout 1 cough away from turning into dust

The world needs more Shaq's, unbelievable, what a great and sweet guy

One of the greatest speeches I ve ever heard and witnessed. So well spoken and so characteristic to Shaq.

Shaq Daddy to the HOF , wow.

surprise he didn't say Javale Mcgee

Big man with a Hall Of Fame heart. One of the best HoF speeches I've ever heard. He covered everything important without taking the credit! That's unconditional love for you. Its a rare act to follow! But he tries living it everyday. I hope his children carry on this legacy. They're beautiful.

Amazing how Shaq speech gets everyone laughing, he is such a funny dude. We love u big man.

Bill Russell was looking like he just realized where he was

Here I am realizing Kobe can't joke about him and Shaq's good times on his Hall of Fame speech anymore. RIP Kobe. We'll always love you💜💛

That was just brilliant. Best HOF speech ever. Too funny, great real stories about friendships, basketball and family.

Shaq is an amazing story teller!

"Steve Kerr was the first GM to actually call to say I was being traded. All the other times I heard 'cause a loud ass Stephen A Smith on ESPN."😂😂😂 That shit was hilarious!😂😂 Congrats Shaq on a great career and taking your rightful place among basketball's best!

Please do give Mr. Russell a comfortable chair next time. Thanks

Shaq is truly showman - this is the best speech for HOF 😊Such a big man, funny and nice, but real dominator in this great game. 🔥💪

Love Shaq, a great player on the court and an absolutely hilarious guy as well. This speech is so enjoyable.

Yay. It's not censored.

bill Russell looks like he doesn't know where he is

Shaq is a man of integrity, decency, respect, compassion, humor, and so much more. People say he is generous with his money because he has so much but we can all see that he is generous because he in pure hearted and kind.

How can you not love Shaq man? Definitely happy I got to experience his entire career in all its glory. Excellent HOF enshrinement speech.

This had the be the greatest HOF speech of all time. How could somebody possibly hit the dislike button?

This speech was pure class. This is how it's done

Having watched this speech about 20 times, I have to say it’s the greatest NBA HOF speech ever…

this is my sixth time watching this speech, it's absolutely hilarious best hall of fame speech ever !

Shaq mentioned Doug Sandburg, whom he played high school basketball with. He was my history teacher and golf coach through high school!

This was great. I can't wait for Kobe's HOF speech.

It's now 2024 nd every once in awhile I watch this great man's speech. Everyone loves Shaq❤

Shaq is a great human being. Truly a beautiful heart.

The Great Bill Russell probably thinks he's dead and he's living in dreams, God damn bruh bless his heart but he looks so clueless up there

There is no greater gift than the ability to make people laugh. The game and the fans will miss Shaq.

Shaq should not only be enshrined for his basketball but for all the great things he has done for people in need thankyou Shaq.

Now THAT is a Hall of Fame speech. 👏🏼

Humble guy. Great character. Man I miss 90's basketball. As a young kid those teams were awesome. Luved Shaq and Penny together.

His Character and Personality match his size. True Legend.

Man. This guy is humble. Amazing spirit.

Great speech, love his sense of humour

The amount of respect he has for Yao is just awesome. Sad that injuries had to cut their rivalry short

Shaq is the grandpa we all wish we had.

Seriously how can you not love this man ❤️

One of the best induction speeches ever. Thanks for the childhood memories and everything you continue to do for the city of Newark, NJ!

I just imagine when Lebron will be introduced in the Hall of Fame, i will feel so goddamn old.

Shit had me tearing up when he said how he left a seat for his father... God dammit who's cutting the onions

Forget basketball, how can you not like Shaq!...so humble and gracious!!!

“❤️ these GREAT ambassadors.” ~ Shaq the BIGGEST court-comedian ever. ~

that Stephen A smith shout out tho.. lmao

Bill Russell was like: " What the hell am I doing here?"

Wow. One of the best HoF speeches ever. Shaq is a very well spoken gentleman and comedian who always shows class. Congratulations

What a speech ! I am looking forward to every sentence that comes out of his mouth ! And somehow I am tearing a little when he starts to be serious and thankful ! Amazing mixture of humor and emotions.

It's just breaks my heart knowing that Kobe will never be on that stage. Damn. RIP Mamba.

The humor Shaq brings into his speech is what sets him apart from the rest. 30 min speech and breaking it up with laughter makes it so easy to listen too.

Im looking at Bill Russell and for most of the time he looks like he doesn't know what the hell's going on.

i have watched this video more than 10 times, and never tired of it! No one will ever be like Shaq. So humble, hilarious, so goofy and strong dude! Sad part is Kobe not having a chance to return the favour! RIP King

I think I've watched this a dozen times over the years. You can't give a better speech. He's classy, hilarious, and even humble. I'll probably watch it a dozen more times the next few years.