The Lakes confirmed that they will retire Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 34 jersey next season.

O’Neal spent eight seasons in Los Angeles, averaging 27 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.5 blocks in 514 regular season games played.

O’Neal was a part of three NBA championship teams with the Lakers.

"It's deserved," Kobe Bryant said after the Lakers' 88-87 overtime win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday. "It's rightfully deserved."