Widely regarded as one of the all-time greatest players of the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal was the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 1992 NBA draft and he then went on to have a highly successful 19-years long career. Soon after his National Basketball Association (NBA) debut in 1992, he showcased great skills and quickly established himself as one of the best centers in the game. In 1996, he signed with Los Angeles Lakers and went on to win three consecutive NBA championships in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Shaq then joined Miami Heat in 2004 and won his career’s last NBA championship in 2006. In the remaining years of his career, he played for Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Boston Celtics before announcing his retirement from the sport in 2011. Aside from basketball, Shaquille O’Neal has released four rap albums, starred in his own reality shows, and now also works as a sports analyst. Finally moving towards his family life, he remained married to TV personality Shaunie Nelson from 2002 to 2009 and has four children with her. Afterwards, O’Neal dated reality TV star Nicole Alexander from 2010 to 2012 and then became romantically involved with model Laticia Rolle in 2014.
Shaquille O’Neal Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal
- Nicknames: Shaq, Superman, Shaq Fu
- Date of Birth: March 6, 1972
- Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Rapper, Sports Analyst, Retired Basketball Player
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Bald
Shaquille O’Neal Height Weight Body Measurements Shoe Size Facts
Shaquille O’Neal Family Details:
- Father: Joseph Toney (Former Basketball Player)
- Mother: Lucille O’Neal
- Siblings: Jamal O’Neal (Brother), Lateefah O’Neal and Ayesha O’Neal (Sisters)
- Spouse Name: Shaunie O’Neal (m. 2002–2011)
- Children Name: Amirah O’Neal, Taahirah O’Neal and Me’arah O’Neal (Daughters), Shaqir O’Neal and Shareef O’Neal (Sons)
Shaquille O’Neal Relationships History:
- Arnetta Yardbourgh (1995-1996)
- Shaunie O’Neal – TV Personality (2002-2010)
- Karrine Steffans – Author (2004-2005)
- Dominica Westling – Actress (2007-2010)
- Nicole Alexander – TV Personality (2010-2013)
- Laticia Rolle – Model (2014)
Shaquille O’Neal Career Highlights:
- NBA Debut: 1992
- Playing Position: Center
- NBA Championships: Four
- First Rap Album: Shaq Diesel (1993)
- First Film: Blue Chips (1994)
- First TV Show: For Your Love (2001)
Shaquille O’Neal Distinctive Features:
- Bald
- Towering Height
- Large Body Frame
Shaquille O’Neal Body Measurements:
Given below is the complete retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal body measurements statistics list including his weight, height, chest, waist, biceps and shoe size information.
- Height in Feet: 7’ 1”
- Height in Centimeters: 216 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 147 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 324 pounds
- Chest Size: 56 inches
- Waist Size: 47 inches
- Arms/ Biceps Size: 18 inches
- Feet/ Shoe Size: 23 (US)
Shaquille O’Neal Interesting Facts:
- He played in the NBA for 19 years.
- Shaq is a registered Republican.
- He is a fan of professional wrestling as well.
- The 1972 blockbuster The Godfather is his favorite movie.
- He is one of the heaviest and tallest NBA players of all-time.
- During his career, O’Neal wore the shirt numbers 32, 33, 34 and 36.
- In his 19-years long NBA career, he played for six different teams and won four NBA Championships.
- Alongside Willis Reed and Michael Jordan, he is one of the only three players to win All-Star game MVP, NBA MVP and Finals MVP awards in the same year.
