Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal is regarded as one of the very greatest ballers in the NBA history. Retired, he now works as a pundit of the game on television.

Early Accomplishments

During high school, he led the team to an unprecedented 68-1 run within 2 years and had a stupendous 791 rebounds in 1989.

His outstanding play for Louisiana State earned a 900 lbs statue at the school and became a 1st overall 1st round pick by Orlando Magic in 1992.

Best Known For

In his 19-year career, he won the NBA 4 times; 3 consecutive times from 2000 for LA Lakers and once for Miami Heat in 2006. For the US national team, he won gold at the 1994 FIBA tournament and 1996 Olympics.

He also engages in several other things such as being a rapper, author, actor, TV host, MMA fighter and a savvy businessman.

Sexual Orientation

Shaq is straight and has been dating Laticia Rolle since 2014. He dated Shaunie Nelson for 4 years before they got married. The marriage ended in 2010. He had a brief relationship with Arnetta Yardbourgh in 1995 and dated Nicole Alexander for 2 years from 2010.

Family

He is born to Joe Toney and Lucille O’Neal but was raised by his mother and stepdad, Phillip Harrison. He fathers 4 children with ex-wife Shaunie: sons Shareef and Shaqir and daughters Amirah and Me’arah. He also has a daughter with Arnetta named Taahirah.

Religion

Although he is a devout Muslim (his stepdad’s religion), he has claimed that he is a follower of every religion.

Worth To Know

When he was 5, his mother always went everywhere with his birth certificate to verify that he isn’t a 10-year old.

He is a registered Republican and a 2017 FIBA Hall of Fame inductee.

He is also a reserve law enforcement officer for 3 different counties.