Shaq, aka Shaquille O’Neal is a well-known American former professional basketball player who now works as a sports analyst for the television show “Inside the NBA.” He stands 7 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 147 kilos, making him one of the world’s largest NBA players. Throughout his career, O’Neal has won numerous championships and awards.
Shaq: Profile summary
Birth Name | Shaquille Rashaun Shaq ONeal |
Stage Name | Shaquille ONeal |
Male/Female | Male |
Main Profession | retired professional American basketball player |
Nationality | American |
Born In | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
Birth Date | 6-Mar-72 |
Age | 50 years old |
Heights | 2.16 m |
Height(s) Feet | 7 feet and 1 inches |
Heights in cm | 216 cm |
Weight(s) | 147 kg |
Weight(s) in pound | 324 pounds |
Marital Condition | Divorced |
Spouse | Shaunie ONeal(m. 20022011) |
Daughter and Son | Yes (Shareef ONeal, Shaqir ONeal, Mearah ONeal, Taahirah ONeal, Amirah ONeal) |
Net Worths | $400 million |
Shaq: Early life
Shaquille LaShawn O’Neal was born on March 6, 1972, in Newark, New Jersey, to Joe Toney and Lucille O’Neal.
He went to Robert G. Cole High School in San Antonio, Texas. There, he used to play basketball for the school. Then he went to LSU to study business. He even played basketball for his college and was later inducted into the LSU Hall of Fame.
Shaq: Personal life
Shaquille O’Neal married Shaquille Nelson in 2002. They have four children, Me’arah, Shaqir, Amirah and Shareef. He also has a son named Miles from his previous relationship. He is a fan of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. He is also a fan of the English football club Northampton Town.
Shaq: Age, height and weight
Shaquille O’Neal was born on March 6, 1972, and as of today, January 27, 2022, he is 49 years old. He is 2.16 m tall and weighs 147 kg.
Shaq: Profession
Shaquille O’Neal was the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 1992 NBA draft. In his first week, he was the Player of the Week. In his debut season, he contributed 3.5 blocks, 13.9 rebounds and averaged 23.4 points per game. In his second season, he averaged 29.4 points per game.
In the 1994-95 season, he scored 29.3 points. He missed 28 games in the 1995-96 season. He later became a free agent and went on to represent his country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. O’Neal became a member of the gold-winning team.
In 1996, he signed a seven-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. With them, he won NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. In 2004, he was traded to the Miami Heat, where he returned his jersey number to 32. In 2006, he again won his fourth NBA championship.
In 2008, he was acquired by the Phoenix Suns. O’Neal then traded with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2009. He signed with the Boston Celtics in 2010. He announced his retirement in June 2011.
O’Neal also released several albums, such as Diesel. He has released five studio albums and one compilation.
Shaquille O’Neal was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014. In 1996, he received the CableACE Award. He is a four-time NBA champion and won an Olympic gold medal in 1996. He also won a gold medal at the 1994 World Championships. In 1993, he was named NBA Rookie of the Year. In 2000, he won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. In 2017, O’Neal was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame.
Shaq net Worth 2022
Shaquille O’Neal’s net worth is estimated to be over $400 million as of January 2022.
Net Worth: | $400 Million |
Salary: | $60 Million |
Date of Birth: | Mar 6, 1972 (50 years old) |
Gender: | Male |
Height: | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
Profession: | Basketball player, Actor, Rapper, Film Producer, Television producer, Real estate entrepreneur |
Nationality: | United States of America |
Celebrity Stats
NAME
Shaquille O’Neal
NATIONALITY
United States of America
DATE OF BIRTH
Mar 6, 1972 (50 years old)
HEIGHT
7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
WEIGHT
324 lbs (147 kg)