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Shaquille O'Neal
O'Neal with the Miami Heat | |
| Born | () March 6, (age&#;52) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Listed height | &#;cm (7&#;ft 1&#;in)[1] |
| Listed weight | &#;lb (&#;kg) |
| High school | |
| College | LSU (–) |
| NBA draft | / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Playing career | – |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 32, 34, 33, 36 |
| – | Orlando Magic |
| – | Los Angeles Lakers |
| – | Miami Heat |
| – | Phoenix Suns |
| – | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| – | Boston Celtics |
| |
| Points | 28, ( ppg) |
| Rebounds | 13, ( rpg) |
| Blocks | 2, ( bpg) |
| Basketball Hall of Fame as player | |
| FIBA Hall of Fame as player | |
| College Basketball Hall of Fame Inducted in | |
Shaquille Rashaun "Shaq" O'Neal (born March 6, in Newark, New Jersey) is an American retired professional basketball player.
He had a 19 year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. He is often considered one of the most well-known players in the history of the NBA.[2][3] He stands at &#;cm (7&#;ft 1&#;in) and weighs &#;lb (&#;kg), making him one of the heaviest players to ever play in the NBA.
He has recently gotten his jersey retired by the Orlando Magic, making him one of the only players to have 3 jerseys retired.
Basketball career
[change | change source]Before playing in the NBA, O'Neal played college basketball at Louisiana State University. Throughout his 18 year career, O'Neal has used his size and strength to help him play well.
Shaq oneal cavs May 25, Robinson Smith Allen. Amarillo Globe-News. Archived from the original on April 11,O'Neal won a scoring title, an MVP and three championships with the Los Angeles Lakers; he later won a championship with the Miami Heat. He first played for the Orlando Magic and later for the Phoenix Suns. O'Neal won a gold medal with the Dream Team. O'Neal is currently the oldest player in the NBA and is the only one of the 50 Greatest NBA players, as chosen in , to still be playing in the NBA.
He has scored the most points of anyone still in the NBA, and the fifth-most of any NBA player ever. He also one of the best shooters in the history of the NBA, and has led the league in that category ten times.[4] He has been named All-NBA and an All-Star quite a few times.
Shaq oneal bio Archived from the original on June 6, Lateefah O'Neal Sibling. Archived from the original on May 23, Team competition.He retired from the NBA on June 1, and held a press conference on June 3, to officially announce his retirement. After Shaq's college career he had 1 child.
Music, TV and movie career
[change | change source]O'Neal has appeared in several films and music videos, often as himself. As an actor, O'Neal starred in movies such as Blue Chips and Kazaam.
As a rapper, he released five studio albums and 1 compilation album. His first album, Shaq Diesel, was released in It received platinum certification from the RIAA. He rapped on the song "2 Bad" on Michael Jackson's album HIStory. He later performed three songs on the Kazaam soundtrack.
Shaq oneal vs Cole High School. On December 25, , O'Neal missed his 5,th free throw, becoming the second player in NBA history to do so, along with Chamberlain. Archived from the original on April 24, Stats at NBA.O'Neal also rapped on Aaron Carter's hit single "That's How I Beat Shaq".
He has hosted two TV shows, one where he helps kids lose weight and another where he competes against athletes from other sports. He made a fine career in Los Angeles teaming with Kobe Bryant.
Personal life
[change | change source]O'Neal is a Muslim.[5]