On Aug. 5, 2010, former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal shook up one of basketball's long-standing rivalries by signing with the hated Boston Celtics. The move sent NBA fanatics into an inquisitive tizzy: When did Shaq last play for L.A.? How many years had it been since his last title run? Where did he rank among the league's all-time greatest scorers? Sports-Reference.com is your one-stop shop for all those answers. The site compiles statistics and game results for seven sports baseball, football, basketball, hockey, college football, college basketball and the Olympics linking the past with the present for every franchise and athlete. Plus, it's updated on an in-season basis, bringing the latest facts and figures to your computer.
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