Searching for Shaq's New Nickname

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PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 15: Shaquille O'Neal of the Western Conference team dances during the 58th NBA All-Star Game, part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 15, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

The Diesel. Shaq Fu. The Big Aristotle. Superman. The Big Cactus. The Big Shaqtus. Wilt Chamberneezy. Shaqovic.

What hasn't Shaquille O'Neal been called?

It seems like wherever Shaq goes, a new nickname follows. Sometimes it's self-coined, other times, we the fans come up with something that sticks.

Here are some ideas that I have seen around that would be great suggestions.

Witness Protection

NEW YORK - JUNE 16: NBA basketball player, Lebron James visits the hand and foot spa at Carol's Daughter on June 16, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Corrigan/Getty Images)

Somebody has to have LeBron's back. That somebody will be Shaq. Shaq can protect all the "witnesses" out there, ensuring that they see their man win a championship next season.

The Big Shaqalier

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on February 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Suns 132-106. NOTE TO USER:

He was known as "The Big Shaqtus."

Let's go with another play on words, adding his name to Cleveland's nickname.

Victorious B.I.G.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 holds the Larry O'Brien trophy as he rides on the top of a double decker bus at the start of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship victory parade outside the Staples Center on June 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, Cal

OK, this is a picture of Kobe. I know that.

Shaq could be holding the trophy after next season, though.

The Big Q

CLEVELAND - MAY 28: Moondog the mascot of the Cleveland Cavaliers performs on the court against the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 28, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO US

Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cavaliers, is known as "The Q."

Shaq's pretty big. Why not call him "The Big Q"?

Shaqkick

FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 06: NBA All-Star Shaquille O'Neal speaks at a press conference prior to the IRL IndyCar Series Bombardier Learjet 550k on June 6, 2009 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

LeBron needs a sidekick. Enter Shaq.

Shaqkick.

Huh? Huh?

Rent-A-Shaq

ELMONT, NY - JUNE 07: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Phoenix Suns finishes a TV interview while dressed as a jockey prior to the start of the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 7, 2008 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky

He may end up being in Cleveland for only a season.

Sha-Cleve

PHOENIX - APRIL 25: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free throw against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 at NBA Playoffs at the U.S. Airways Center on April 25, 2008. (Photo

Sha-Cleve sounds like Shaquille (somewhat) and plays off of "Cleveland."

Not the best, but not too shabby.

Ace

PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 13: Shaquille O'Neal of the Phoenix Suns sits courtside during the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 13, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ack

LeBron's the King. The Cavs may just have an ace up their sleeve now.

The Original Superman

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic looks down during the post game news conference after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO U

Find your own superhero, Dwight!

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