Shaquille O’Neal
NBA 2K25 Rating
Nationality: United States 
Team: 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers
Jersey: #34
Archetype: Playmaking Paint Beast
Height: 7'1" (216cm)
Weight: 325lbs (146kg)
Wingspan: 7'7" (231cm)
Prior to NBA: LSU
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About Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal was a member of the renowned NBA team 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers, where he played at the Center and Power Forward position.
In the 2003-2004 season, Shaquille O'Neal, then 31, had a strong performance with the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 21.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. The Lakers reached the NBA Finals but lost to the Detroit Pistons, ending O'Neal's playoff streak.
Shaquille O’Neal on NBA 2K25
On NBA 2K25, this Classic Version of Shaquille O’Neal's 2K Rating is 94 and has a Playmaking Paint Beast Build. He had a total of 17 Badges in which 8 of them are Hall of Fame Level. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change on NBA 2K25.
Below are his attributes and badges.
Aerial Wizard
Inside ScoringIncreases the ability to finish an alley-oop from a teammate or a putback finish off an offensive rebound.
Boxout Beast
ReboundingImproves a player's ability to box out and fight for good rebounding position.
Brick Wall
General OffenseIncreases the effectiveness of screens and drains energy from opponents on physical contact.
Challenger
DefenseImproves the effectiveness of well-timed contests against perimeter shooters.
Paint Patroller
DefenseIncreases a player's ability to block or contest shots at the rim.
Physical Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to battle through contact and convert contact layups.
Post Powerhouse
Inside ScoringStrengthens a player's ability at backing down defenders and moving them with dropsteps.
Rise Up
Inside ScoringIncreases the likelihood of dunking or posterizing your opponent when standing in the painted area.
High-Flying Denier
DefenseBoosts the speed and leaping ability of a defensive player in anticipation of a block attempt.
Paint Prodigy
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to quickly and efficiently score while going to work in the paint.
Pogo Stick
All AroundAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jump shot.
Post Lockdown
DefenseStrengthens a player's ability to effectively defend moves in the post, with an increased chance of stripping the opponent.
Post-Up Poet
Inside ScoringRaises the chances of faking or getting by the defender, as well as scoring, when performing moves in the post.
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Glove
DefenseIncreases the ability to successfully steal from ball-handlers, or strip layup attempts.
Rebound Chaser
ReboundingImproves a players ability to track down rebounds from farther distances than normal.
Hook Specialist
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post-hooks.
Shaquille O’Neal has no Outside Scoring Badges.
Aerial Wizard
Inside ScoringIncreases the ability to finish an alley-oop from a teammate or a putback finish off an offensive rebound.
Physical Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to battle through contact and convert contact layups.
Post Powerhouse
Inside ScoringStrengthens a player's ability at backing down defenders and moving them with dropsteps.
Rise Up
Inside ScoringIncreases the likelihood of dunking or posterizing your opponent when standing in the painted area.
Paint Prodigy
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to quickly and efficiently score while going to work in the paint.
Post-Up Poet
Inside ScoringRaises the chances of faking or getting by the defender, as well as scoring, when performing moves in the post.
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Hook Specialist
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post-hooks.
Shaquille O’Neal has no Playmaking Badges.
High-Flying Denier
DefenseBoosts the speed and leaping ability of a defensive player in anticipation of a block attempt.
Post Lockdown
DefenseStrengthens a player's ability to effectively defend moves in the post, with an increased chance of stripping the opponent.
Glove
DefenseIncreases the ability to successfully steal from ball-handlers, or strip layup attempts.
Boxout Beast
ReboundingImproves a player's ability to box out and fight for good rebounding position.
Rebound Chaser
ReboundingImproves a players ability to track down rebounds from farther distances than normal.
Brick Wall
General OffenseIncreases the effectiveness of screens and drains energy from opponents on physical contact.
Pogo Stick
All AroundAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jump shot.
Other Versions of Shaquille O’Neal in NBA 2K25
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 26 | 98 | |
| 98 | 26 | 98 | |
| 96 | 26 | 79 | |
| 93 | 26 | 75 | |
| 93 | 26 | 75 | |
| 93 | 26 | 75 | |
| 92 | 26 | 75 | |
| 89 | 26 | 75 | |
| 89 | 26 | 75 |
