Shaq declines invitation to interview for Magic GM role

Shaquille O'Neal announced that he has declined an invitation to interview for the Orlando Magic's GM role on Thursday. (D Dipasupil/Getty Images) Shaquille

Shaquille O'Neal announced that he has declined an invitation to interview for the Orlando Magic's GM role on Thursday. (D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Shaquille O'Neal has declined an invitation from the Orlando Magic to interview for the teams General Manager position, according to a statement he made obtained by ESPNBoston.com's Jackie MacMullan on Thursday:

"When I first heard about the vacancy for the Orlando Magic general manager position, I was clearly intrigued," O'Neal said in a statement Thursday. "I was drafted by the Magic, I have a great love for the franchise, and I have made the city of Orlando my home. Additionally, I have great admiration and respect for the DeVos family. However, this is not a job I have an interest in pursuing. I feel very fortunate to be with TNT and to have the best job in sports. I look forward to many more years with Charles (Barkley), Kenny (Smith) and E.J. (Ernie Johnson). I wish the best for the Magic and I am confident that they will select a great GM and coach."

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