Waist – 48 in or 122 cm. His body measurements were recorded as seen below. O'Neal starred in Shaq Fu, a fighting game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis. Miami returned to Chicago and closed out the series in the 6th game, highlighted by another dominating performance by O'Neal who finished with 30 points and 20 rebounds. [241], In April 2016, O'Neal participated in his first-ever match, when he was a surprise celebrity entry in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32. O'Neal was upbeat in a post-game press conference, stating: "I will take the blame for this loss because I wasn't in tune with the guys [...] But give me four or five days to really get in tune and I'll get it. That is what MCs do. He played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). "[166] O'Neal justified his act by saying "I was freestyling. 32 jersey during the 2016–17 season, making O'Neal one of just 32 athletes in American professional sports history to have their jersey retired by multiple teams. If I score 0 points and we win I'm happy. Signature shoe deals have been a part of the NBA league since the 1970s. O'Neal appeared in the 311 music video for the hit single "You Wouldn't Believe" in 2001, in P. Diddy's video for "Bad Boy for Life", the video for Aaron Carter's "That's How I Beat Shaq", the video for Owl City's "Vanilla Twilight" and the video for Maroon 5's "Don't Wanna Know". On November 20, 1993, against the New Jersey Nets, O'Neal registered the first triple-double of his career, recording 24 points to go along with career highs of 28 rebounds and 15 blocks. However, O'Neal's feelings toward Toney mellowed in the years following Harrison's death in 2013, and the two met for the first time in March 2016, with O'Neal telling him, "I don't hate you. Shaquille O'Neal conducted the Boston Pops Orchestra at the Boston Symphony Hall on December 20, 2010. 32", http://www.barrystickets.com/lakers/lakers-players/shaquille-oneal.php, "LSU Basketball Practice Facility – LSUsports.net – The Official Web Site of LSU Tigers Athletics", "College triple-double header: Kyle Collinsworth versus Shaquille O'Neal", "Michael Carter-Williams Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week", "1994-95 Season - THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE ORLANDO MAGIC", "Poof! I come back finally in the first round of the playoffs, and we lost to Boston in the second round. Starting with Blue Chips and Kazaam, O'Neal appeared in films that were panned by some critics.[205][206]. The ability to dunk contributed to his career field goal accuracy of .582, second only to Artis Gilmore as the highest field goal percentage of all time. [8], In addition to his basketball career, O'Neal has released four rap albums, with his first, Shaq Diesel, going platinum. ", "All-Time #NBArank: Shaq comes in at No. [227] The show featured O'Neal competing against other athletes at their own sports. [4] O'Neal played for the Boston Celtics in the 2010–11 season before retiring. [290][291][292], On January 31, 2012, O'Neal was honored as one of the 35 Greatest McDonald's All-Americans. Shaunie later said that the couple had gotten back together and that the divorce was withdrawn. [294] On January 11, 2014, O'Neal performed the ceremonial first puck and drove a Zamboni for a game between the Devils and the Florida Panthers. [191] Shortly thereafter, in Miami, O'Neal witnessed a hate crime (assaulting a man while calling out homophobic slurs) and called Miami-Dade police, describing the suspect and helping police, over his cell phone, track the offender. [18] His 791 rebounds during the 1989 season remains a state record for a player in any classification. [124] He received the position in return for breaking news of his NBA retirement on the service. The two would meet in the 2006 NBA Finals. The Bulls swept the Heat, the first time in 50 years a defending NBA champion was swept in the opening round. Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal's allegiance to big men has taken a confusing turn. "O'Neal courts competition on new reality show 'Shaq Vs. "Shaq to star in TV sports reality series – NBA – ESPN", "Shaquille O'Neal and Chu Sung Hoon to Guest on "Off to School, "Watch: Shaq fist-bumps giddy students in return to high school on Korean TV show", "Shaq became high school student for Korean TV show", "Shaquille O'Neal: hoopster, twitter fan, MMA fighter? Shaq came to the NBA with a very athletic and well-adjusted look. [106] O'Neal wanted the larger mid-level exception contract, but the Celtics chose instead to give it to Jermaine O'Neal. Shaquille Rashaun "Shaq" O'Neal (/ ʃ ə ˈ k iː l / shə-KEEL; / ʃ æ k / SHAK; born March 6, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA on TNT.He played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). [20] O'Neal was named the Player of the Week in his first week in the NBA, the first player to do so. [189], O'Neal maintained a high level of interest in the workings of police departments and became personally involved in law enforcement. [236], A lifelong professional wrestling fan, O'Neal has made numerous appearances at televised events over the years for four different promotions. [127], After his 1996 experience, he declined to play in international competition. He also received media flak for mocking Chinese people when interviewed about newcomer center Yao Ming. Nelson also has one son from a previous relationship, Myles. [128] He forwent an opportunity to participate in the 2000 Olympics, explaining that two gold medals were enough. At 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m), 330 lb (150 kg)[134] and U.S. shoe size 23,[56] he became famous for his physical stature. O'Neal was upset that coach Lenny Wilkens played Robinson more minutes in the final game; Wilkens previously explained to O'Neal that it would probably be Robinson's last Olympics. At 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall and 325 pounds (147 kg), O'Neal is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. "[62] After the series, O'Neal was angered by comments made by Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak regarding O'Neal's future with the club, as well as by the departure of Lakers coach Phil Jackson at the request of Buss. Shaq's demands held the franchise hostage, and the way he went about it didn't please the owner too much. [215][216] O'Neal had a 2005 reality series on ESPN, Shaquille,[217] and hosted a series called Shaq's Big Challenge on ABC. [209][210][211][212] [24] O'Neal wore number 32 because Terry Catledge refused to relinquish the 33 jersey. Shaquille O’Neal Height. O'Neal became a free agent after the 1995–96 NBA season. However, he is not the greatest NBA player ever, this title was won by Manute Bol who dominated at 7ft7inch followed by Yao Ming who turns at 7ft6in. Riley felt O'Neal was wrong for maligning his former teammates. 1992 Upper Deck #1 NBA Draft Pick Shaq Shaquille O'neal Rookie RC PSA 10 Pop 314 $2,695.00: Report: 2020-12-05: HOT! [57] The Lakers started the season with a record of 11–19. As part of the show, O'Neal got into a physical altercation with seven-foot tall wrestler Big Show. [296], O'Neal endorsed Republican New Jersey governor Chris Christie in his 2013 reelection bid, appearing in a television advertisement. [273][274][275] However, O'Neal has said, "I'm Muslim, I'm Jewish, I'm Buddhist, I'm everybody 'cause I'm a people person. "[92] Mark Madsen, a Lakers teammate of O'Neal's for three years, found it amusing since "everyone in the league tries to flop on Shaq and Shaq never flops back. He averaged 26.6 points and 11 rebounds per game, made the All-NBA 3rd Team, and played in his 4th All-Star Game. "[58] O'Neal debated whether to have a more invasive surgery that would have kept him out an additional three months, but he opted against the more involved procedure. On a different Instagram post Friday, Durant chimed in on a video of TNT NBA analyst Shaquille O'Neal and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell's uncomfortable exchange. In the summer of 1996, O'Neal was named to the United States Olympic basketball team, and was later part of the gold medal-winning team at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He played way too passively. It's difficult to find accurate measurements on the hand size of Shaquille O'Neal. [10] He is also the general manager of Kings Guard Gaming of the NBA 2K League. O'Neal appeared in the arcade version of NBA Jam (1993), NBA Jam (2003) and NBA Live 2004 as a current player and as a 1990s All-Star. O'Neal called himself "The Big Aristotle" and "Hobo Master" for his composure and insights during interviews. He punched center Brad Miller after an intentional foul to prevent a basket, resulting in a melee with Miller, forward Charles Oakley, and several other players. 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. [218], O'Neal appeared on NBA Ballers and NBA Ballers: Phenom,[219] in the 2002 Discovery Channel special Motorcycle Mania 2 requesting an exceptionally large bike to fit his large size famed custom motorcycle builder Jesse James,[220] in the first Idol Gives Back in 2007,[221] on an episode of Fear Factor,[222] and on an episode of MTV's Jackass, where he was lifted off the ground on Wee Man's back. Coach Del Harris was fired, and former Lakers forward Kurt Rambis finished the season as head coach. After O'Neal and his wife went into a restaurant, Ashton Kutcher's crew members let the air out of O'Neal's tires. [126] His national team career began in the 1994 FIBA World Championship in which he was named MVP of the Tournament. His role in the offense diminished, as he attempted only 10 field goals per game, versus his career average of 17. [182][183] His doctoral capstone[184][185] topic was "The Duality of Humor and Aggression in Leadership Styles". 9", "SLAM 500 Greatest NBA Players of All Time | Basketball-Reference.com", "Shaquille O'Neal traded to Cleveland Cavaliers for 3 players, cash", "Void filled: 15-time All-Star Shaquille O'Neal to Celtics", "Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Announcement presented by Haggar Clothing Company", "Dream Team, Shaq and Kukoc headline 2017 Class of FIBA Hall of Fame Inductees", "How Shaq Became The Biggest DJ On The Planet", "Kings Guard Gaming Names Shaquille O'Neal First General Manager", "Shaq to biological father: 'I don't hate you, "Shaq Sets Bar High for Young Lives, BIG Stories Campaign", "Key Moments In Shaquille O'neal History", "Shaquille Shows Class In Switching To No. The Heat struggled against the Bulls and although O'Neal put up reasonable numbers, he was not able to dominate the series. It's like an average-size guy trying to shoot a softball though big hands never prevented Kawhi, Dr. J, or MJ from nailing free throws. [100] He had surgery on the thumb on March 1 and returned to play in time for the first round of the playoffs. [182][186] O'Neal received his Ed.D. "[111] Publicly, he insisted he did not care whether he started or substituted for the Celtics, but expected to be part of the second unit. [259], O'Neal is an investor for eSports team NRG Esports. [71] O'Neal finished the 2005–06 season as the league leader in field goal percentage. Although his rapping abilities were criticized at the outset,[197][198] one critic credited him with "progressing as a rapper in small steps, not leaps and bounds". The Lakers had hoped O'Neal would take less money due to his age, physical conditioning, and games missed due to injuries. Jackson immediately challenged O'Neal, telling him "the [NBA's] MVP trophy should be named after him when he retired. 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In his first playoff series, O'Neal averaged 20.7 points and 13.3 rebounds as the Pacers swept the Magic. O'Neal is also the global spokesperson for the company. I'm totally cool with Kobe. [7] He was elected to the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2017. [289] O'Neal is a Prince Hall Freemason. Some believe Shaq's enormous hands were the reason he couldn't shoot a free throw. In the summer of 2005, when asked about Bryant, he responded, "I'm sorry, who?" [99] On February 25, 2010, O'Neal suffered a severe right thumb injury while attempting to go up for a shot against Glen Davis of the Boston Celtics. Riley felt doing so would allow O'Neal to be healthier and fresher come playoff time. Beginning in 1993, O'Neal began to compose rap music. On more than one occasion during the year, Sports Illustrated writer Jack McCallum overheard O'Neal saying, "We've got to get [head coach] Matty [Guokas] out of here and bring in [assistant] Brian [Hill]."[27]. Shaq did little or nothing to improve the situation, as he continued to visit hamburger restaurants more often than fitness centers. However, it was the first season in O'Neal's career that his scoring average dropped below 20 points per game. Although they made the playoffs, they were swept by the San Antonio Spurs, led by Tim Duncan and David Robinson in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. Shaquille O’Neal is one of the largest human beings that has ever put on an NBA jersey. [280], O'Neal has a daughter from a previous relationship with his ex-girlfriend Arnetta Yardbourgh, Taahirah O'Neal. At the gym, he used the nickname Diesel. [76] Critics doubted that O'Neal, now in his mid-30s, could carry the team into the playoffs. O’Neal is a four-time NBA champion, a two-time scoring champion and a three-time All-Defensive player. His retirement in 2011 saw Shaq build even more ponds. [72], In the 2006–07 season, O'Neal missed 35 games after an injury to his left knee in November required surgery. Long-time Laker point guard Nick Van Exel was traded to the Denver Nuggets; his former backcourt partner Eddie Jones was packaged with back-up center Elden Campbell for Glen Rice to satisfy a demand by O'Neal for a shooter. [19] O'Neal's tendency to make hook shots earned comparisons to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, inspiring him to wear the same jersey number as Abdul-Jabbar, No. It's a shame that the referees buy into that", O'Neal said. Upon hearing Bryant comment that he had more rings than O'Neal, Wyc Grousbeck, principal owner of the Celtics, saw an opportunity to acquire O'Neal. With his massive 7″1′, 320 pound frame, Shaq would use his size, strength and skill to … O'Neal told Complex he would build a franchise around former Oregon center Bol Bol, the No. O'Neal was also an unlockable character in UFC Undisputed 2010. On NBA 2K21, this classic version of Shaquille O’Neal has an Overall 2K Rating of 97 with a Build of a Paint Beast. "I'd just go there to shoot. [136] He led the NBA in field goal percentage 10 times, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record of nine. [6], O'Neal experienced a rough start for the 2007–08 season, averaging career lows in points, rebounds, and blocks. Before the 1982 NBA Draft, the then-20-year-old Shaq had met with Nike and Reebok, hoping to make a deal. He married Janeal Porter in 1937, who adopted the last name O'neal. © 2020 Celebily.com - All Rights Reserved, Shaquille O’Neal Height, Weight And Body Measurements, Michael Jordan’s Height, Weight, And Body Measurements, Lori Loughlin Bio, Kids, Husband, Age, Net Worth, Daughters, Family, Salman Khan Bio, Net worth, Age, Height, Body, Girlfriend, Wife, Meghan Markle Bio, Mother, Father, Net Worth, Husband, Age, Height, Priyanka Chopra Bio, Age, Height, Net Worth, Husband. During the game, O'Neal flopped against Howard. They won three consecutive championships in 2000, 2001, and 2002. [20], After graduating from high school, O'Neal studied business at Louisiana State University (LSU). However, on November 10, 2009, Shaunie filed an intent to divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Shaq also appears on the music video for the release.[201]. [50] He opted against a more involved surgery to return quicker. O'Neal had been made an "honorary deputy" by the local sheriff's department. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. They contended that O'Neal was worth more than $20 million per year, particularly given that lesser players earned almost the same amount. Re: Shaquille O’Neal clowns Rudy Gobert’s extension: ‘You average 11 points in the NBA, you can get 200 million’ Post #95 » by Tron Carter » Sun Jan 3, 2021 10:03 am baldur wrote: Let's not argue the greatness of shaquille o'neal. The two argued face-to-face, with O'Neal poking Riley in the chest and Riley slapping his finger away. [261][262][263][264][265], O'Neal is on the advisory board for Tout Industries, a social video service startup company based in San Francisco. "I'm a guy with no talent who has gotten this way with hard work. "[84], In 28 regular-season games, O'Neal averaged 12.9 points and 10.6 rebounds,[85] good enough to make the playoffs. O'Neal also appeared on television on Saturday Night Live (he was initially picked to host the second episode of season 24 in 1998, but had to back down due to scheduling conflicts, being replaced by Kelsey Grammer; however, he did appear in two sketches during the episode) and in 2007 hosted Shaq's Big Challenge, a reality show on ABC in which he challenged Florida kids to lose weight and stay in shape. The Lakers won, 130–124. "[160] O'Neal later admitted that he regretted how he treated Yao early in his career. 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He's always interested in being a scorer, but he hasn't had nearly enough concentration on defense and rebounding. O'Neal was looking to expand his business ventures with real-estate development projects aimed at assisting Orlando home owners facing foreclosure. The Pistons would win game 5 in Detroit, and Wade would once again get injured, but the Heat held on to win game 6 with O'Neal scoring 28 points with 16 rebounds and 5 blocks to help Miami reach their first ever NBA Finals. [53] For the season, O'Neal averaged 27.2 points and 10.7 rebounds, excellent statistics but below his career average; he was less of a defensive force during the season. ALSO REAd: Lebron James Height, Weight, and Stats. "[64], On July 14, 2004, O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat for Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Grant, and a future first-round draft choice (who would turn into Jordan Farmar in the 2006 draft). @SHAQ's first appearance on AEW was comedy Rolling on the floor laughing *NSFW*", "Brandi Rhodes throws water, swears at Shaq on AEW Dynamite", "Shaq Attacks IPO Access, Invests in Loyal3", "Shaq: I can help homeowners fight off foreclosure", "Star Comes Home to Build in Newark Shaquille O'Neal in Real Estate Development Partnership", "Shaq comes back to Newark to break ground for city's first high-rise apartment in more than 50 years", "Booker, Shaquille O'Neal and other dignitaries break ground on new high-rise apartments", "NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY : Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Program : Approved Projects", "Shaquille O'Neal buys a stake in the Sacramento Kings", "Shaq, A-Rod, Rollins invest in esports team", "ELEAGUE have brought back Shaq's memorable acting skills", "Shaquille O'Neal buys Krispy Kreme store", "Shaq is joining Papa John's board of directors", "Shaquille O'Neal Talks Kobe Bryant, Pat Riley & NBA Politics: 'I Did It My Way, "Shaquille O'Neal's Son Shareef O'Neal Does Not Play Like His Dad", "Watch: Shaq's son dominates as a high school freshman", "Arizona commit Shareef O'Neal, Shaquille's son, opens recruitment amid probe", "Shaquille O'Neal's girlfriend schools him on sleep apnea", "Shaquille O'Neal and Nicole "Hoopz" Break Up Following Outburst", "Shaq keeps her on go, but still no place like home for Laticia Rolle", "Family accepts O'Neal's offer – NBA – ESPN", New Jersey to Bon Jovi: You Give Us a Good Name, "Freemasons For Dummies: Brother Shaquille O'Neal", "Shaquille O'Neal Show off His Freemason Ring on NBATV", "Shaquille O'Neal Proudly Shows Off Illuminati Ring and Being a Freemason [VIDEO] | AT2W", "Wilkins Honored as One of 35 Greatest McDonald's All Americans", "Video: Shaquille O'Neal, New Jersey Devils fan – Puck Daddy – NHL Blog – Yahoo! I'm actually on a team again." His career three point shot record is 1 for 22 (a 4.5% career percentage). While playing for Brown at LSU, O'Neal was a two-time All-American, two-time SEC Player of the Year, and received the Adolph Rupp Trophy as NCAA men's basketball player of the year in 1991; he was also named college player of the year by AP and UPI. Click the Team for players drafted by that franchise. After O'Neal blocked a layup by Barkley, O'Neal shoved Barkley, who then threw the ball at O'Neal. O'Neal went through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Reserve Academy and became a reserve officer with the Los Angeles Port Police. "[16] Because of his stepfather's career in the military, the family left Newark, moving to military bases in Germany and Texas. "[68] Many critics stated that Heat coach Riley correctly managed O'Neal during the rest of the season, limiting his minutes to a career low. A sequel, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, was released in 2018. On June 25, 2009, O'Neal was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Sasha Pavlovic, Ben Wallace, $500,000, and a 2010-second round draft pick. Click the College for players drafted from that college. He quickly became one of the best centers in the league, winning Rookie of the Year in 1992–93 and leading his team to the 1995 NBA Finals. [135], O'Neal's "drop step", (called the "Black Tornado" by O'Neal) in which he posted up a defender, turned around and, using his elbows for leverage, powered past him for a very high-percentage slam dunk, proved an effective offensive weapon. [251][252] He made a cameo appearance on Being The Elite and it was later confirmed that O'Neal had been appearing backstage at recent AEW tapings, including Full Gear. [271], O'Neal was raised by a Baptist mother and a Muslim stepfather. 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