NEWSShaquille O'Neal Tweets "I'm Retiring"
Jun. 1 2011, Published 12:28 p.m. ET
Shaquille O'Neal is peacing out of the NBA and retiring after 19 years.
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On Wednesday Shaquielle Tweeted, "I'm retiring" with a hashtag of #ShaqRetires and a link to a Tout.com video attached.
In the video, Shaquille talked about his intentions to retire from the NBA.
“We did it. Nineteen years, baby. (I) want to thank you very much," he said. "That’s why I’m telling you first, I’m about to retire. Love you. Talk to you soon."
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And now Shaquille is looking for a new nickname.
"I know you heard I just announced I'm retired, so I need your help," he said in another Tout.com clip he linked to on Twitter. "Help me come up with a new nickname."
According to CNN, the Boston Celtics have not yet announced Shaquille's retirement.
In the meantime can you think of any new nicknames for him? So far Shaquille says the leader so far is TheBig401K.
"I know you can do better," he said. "Tout me back. I'm here all day — I'm retired!"
