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Shaquille O'Neal - American basketball player (born 1972)

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Birth

March 6, 1972

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.

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Professional basketball player and sports analyst.

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13 February, 2024

The Orlando Magic retired O'Neal's No. 32 jersey.

22 December, 2016

The Miami Heat retired O'Neal's No. 32 jersey.

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