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Whose Nickname Is Diesel?

Sophia Al-Mansoor • • 4 min read
Whose Nickname Is Diesel?

The Diesel
Possibly the oldest of his nicknames, this one trumpeted O'Neal's power as that of an engine and is also tattooed on his left shoulder. Back when he was still with Orlando in 1993, he even released a rap album called “Shaq Diesel,” which featured the legendary Phife Dawg and went platinum.

Why is Shaq called Diesel?

He has a Superman logo tattoo on his arm and many of his cars also have Superman emblems on them. After that came the Diesel. The nickname is supposed to suggest that he has the power and endurance of a diesel engine.

How did Shaq get his nickname?

Shaq actually gave himself the nickname after winning the 2000 NBA MVP award. ... “From this day on, I want to be known as 'The Big Aristotle,' because Aristotle once said excellence is not a singular act, it's a habit,” O'Neal explained, according to an AP report shared by the Deseret News.

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