Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal, also known as “Shaq,” was a dominant center who combined size, strength, and agility like no other. He became one of the most unstoppable forces in NBA history and one of the league’s most recognizable personalities.

Key Achievements

• 4× NBA Champion (2000–2002 with Lakers, 2006 with Heat)
• 3× NBA Finals MVP
• NBA Most Valuable Player (2000)
• 15× NBA All-Star
• 8× All-NBA First Team
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2016)

College Career

Shaq played at LSU (1989–1992), where he was a two-time consensus All-American and won the NCAA rebounding title twice before being selected 1st overall in the 1992 NBA Draft.

Career Stats (NBA)

• Games: 1,207
• Points per game: 23.7
• Rebounds per game: 10.9
• Blocks per game: 2.3

Off the Court

O’Neal became a global icon with careers in music, film, business, and broadcasting. Known for his charisma, he is also a successful investor and sports analyst.