NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal reacts to Magic jersey retirement: 'I never thought this day would happen'

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Shaquille O'Neal achieved numerous accomplishments during his storied NBA career. 

In 1992, the Orlando Magic made O'Neal the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.

He spent four seasons in Orlando, where he was named to his first All-Star team. O'Neal ended his NBA career with 15 All-Star selections. He was also named to an All-NBA team for the first time during his run with the Magic. 

On Tuesday, O'Neal further cemented his name in the Magic's history books when his No. 32 jersey was lifted to the rafters. O'Neal is the first player in franchise history to have a jersey number retired.

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Shaquille O'Neal's jersey is raised during his jersey retirement ceremony after a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Feb. 13, 2024, at the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. (Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

O'Neal left Orlando after the 1995-96 season and had great success with other franchises. But O'Neal was surprised when he learned the Magic decided to retire his jersey.

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"You know, there's an old saying: Never forget where you come from," O'Neal said Tuesday during the a ceremony after Orlando's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

"And my professional career started here. I've been living here mostly all my life. The fans have been hospitable. The people have been very, very hospitable. I never thought this day would happen."

The Magic decided to honor O'Neal as the franchise celebrates its 35th season. 

Several of O'Neal's former Magic teammates were on hand for the jersey retirement ceremony, including