Once his playing career is over. From the Orlando Sentinel-
BOSTON - Center Shaquille O'Neal was traded from the Miami Heat to the Phoenix Suns last month, but the Orlando Magic -- the team with whom he started his high-profile career -- never seem far from his thoughts.I seem to recall Magic Johnson once saying he wanted to be a US senator. As my life says, it is nice to dream.Wednesday was no exception.
O'Neal, who was in Boston preparing to play the Celtics Wednesday night, said after a morning practice that he hopes to take over management of the Orlando Magic when he retires as a player following the 2009-10 season.
He also expects to bring Grant Hill -- former Magic player and current teammate with the Suns -- along to help him.
"Grant will be the team president -- he's a bright guy -- and I'll be the general manager," O'Neal said. "I'm serious. They need me down there with the new arena coming. Grant and I are coming to do the job."
O'Neal has talked a few times over the years of returning to Orlando to play -- although he said now he will finish his career in Phoenix -- and also of returning eventually to become the Orange County Sheriff.
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