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Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Lucille O'Neal and Joseph Toney. His biological father struggled with drug addiction and was imprisoned, leading to his stepfather, Phillip A. Harrison, a career Army sergeant, becoming a significant figure in his life.
NBA Debut
1992
Shaquille O'Neal made his professional basketball debut with the Orlando Magic, marking the beginning of a 19-year career in the NBA.
Named to NBA's 50 Greatest Players
1996
O'Neal was named to the NBA's list of its 50 greatest players of all time, a testament to his early dominance in the league.
Three NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers
2001-2003
Shaquille O'Neal led the Los Angeles Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships, cementing his status as one of the most dominant centers in NBA history.
Fourth NBA Championship with the Miami Heat
2006
O'Neal captured his fourth NBA championship while playing for the Miami Heat, further solidifying his legacy.
Retirement and Career as a Sports Analyst
2011
Shaquille O'Neal retired from professional basketball and joined Turner Sports as an analyst on its NBA coverage, including the popular show Inside the NBA.
Induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame
2016
O'Neal was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, a recognition of his outstanding contributions to the sport.
Continued Career as a Sports Analyst
Present
Shaquille O'Neal continues to work as a sports analyst on Inside the NBA, providing insights and entertainment to fans around the world.
Brief
Known For
Professional basketball player and sports analyst.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: March 6, 1972.
Born Place: Newark, New Jersey.
Career
Current occupation: Sports analyst on Inside the NBA.
Past occupations: Professional basketball player.
Current Place of Work: TNT (Inside the NBA).
Previous Place of Work: Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: NBA MVP (1999-2000), NBA Rookie of the Year (1992-93), 15 All-Star Game selections, three All-Star Game MVP awards, three Finals MVP awards, two scoring titles, 14 All-NBA team selections, three NBA All-Defensive Team selections, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2016), FIBA Hall of Fame (2017), NBA 50th Anniversary Team (1996), NBA 75th Anniversary Team (2021).
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Shaquille O'Neal Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Shaquille O'Neal.
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Lucille O'Neal and Joseph Toney. His biological father struggled with drug addiction and was imprisoned, leading to his stepfather, Phillip A. Harrison, a career Army sergeant, becoming a significant figure in his life.
NBA Debut
1992
Shaquille O'Neal made his professional basketball debut with the Orlando Magic, marking the beginning of a 19-year career in the NBA.
Named to NBA's 50 Greatest Players
1996
O'Neal was named to the NBA's list of its 50 greatest players of all time, a testament to his early dominance in the league.
Three NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers
2001-2003
Shaquille O'Neal led the Los Angeles Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships, cementing his status as one of the most dominant centers in NBA history.
Fourth NBA Championship with the Miami Heat
2006
O'Neal captured his fourth NBA championship while playing for the Miami Heat, further solidifying his legacy.
Retirement and Career as a Sports Analyst
2011
Shaquille O'Neal retired from professional basketball and joined Turner Sports as an analyst on its NBA coverage, including the popular show Inside the NBA.
Induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame
2016
O'Neal was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, a recognition of his outstanding contributions to the sport.
Continued Career as a Sports Analyst
Present
Shaquille O'Neal continues to work as a sports analyst on Inside the NBA, providing insights and entertainment to fans around the world.
Brief
Known For
Professional basketball player and sports analyst.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: March 6, 1972.
Born Place: Newark, New Jersey.
Career
Current occupation: Sports analyst on Inside the NBA.
Past occupations: Professional basketball player.
Current Place of Work: TNT (Inside the NBA).
Previous Place of Work: Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: NBA MVP (1999-2000), NBA Rookie of the Year (1992-93), 15 All-Star Game selections, three All-Star Game MVP awards, three Finals MVP awards, two scoring titles, 14 All-NBA team selections, three NBA All-Defensive Team selections, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2016), FIBA Hall of Fame (2017), NBA 50th Anniversary Team (1996), NBA 75th Anniversary Team (2021).
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