Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel reports: He's known as Shaq Diesel, Shaq Daddy and The Big Aristotle.
Perhaps coming to a town near you someday: Sheriff Shaq.
Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal says he wants to become a sheriff in either Florida or Louisiana after he retires.
O'Neal is participating in training sessions with the Sheriff's Department in Los Angeles to become a harbor patrol reserve officer and says his aim is to run for sheriff either in Louisiana or Florida.
He has a home in Isleworth and played college basketball at LSU.
"In the role of sheriff, you really don't need police experience because it's like a political position," said O'Neal, 29. "However, if I'm going to do it and be with the troops and get respect from the troops, I want to do what the troops have done."
O'Neal started weekly training classes in September. He already has a custom-made police uniform and size 22EEE officer's boots.
Maybe Shaq's new nickname will be The Big Badge.