Shaquille O'Neal - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 06, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Age | 53 |
| Birthplace | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Dominant NBA basketball center, four-time NBA champion, and sports analyst on 'Inside the NBA'. |
Intro
Shaquille O'Neal is a retired American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest centers in NBA history. He played for six teams over a 19-year career, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, and is also a sports analyst, actor, and successful entrepreneur.
Early Life & Background
Shaquille O'Neal was born in Newark, New Jersey. His parents divorced when he was young, and his stepfather, Philip Harrison, played a significant role in his upbringing. O'Neal lived on various military bases due to his stepfather's service in the U.S. Army, before the family settled in San Antonio, Texas, where he began to excel in basketball.
Career Highlights
- Four-time NBA Champion (2000, 2001, 2002 with the Los Angeles Lakers; 2006 with the Miami Heat)
- NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2000
- 15-time NBA All-Star
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1993)
- Named to the NBA 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams
- Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2016)
- Long-standing sports analyst on TNT's 'Inside the NBA'
- Has acted in major films such as 'Blue Chips' and 'Kazaam', and released several rap albums
Trivia
- O'Neal holds a doctoral degree in education from Barry University.
- He is known for his philanthropy and law enforcement service as a reserve police officer in multiple cities.
- Shaq is also an accomplished investor in franchises and technology companies.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Shaquille O'Neal?
Shaquille O'Neal is 53 years old.
When was Shaquille O'Neal born?
Shaquille O'Neal was born the 6 March 1972.
Where is Shaquille O'Neal from?
Newark, New Jersey, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 6th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: In the landmark Eisenstadt v. Baird case, the US Supreme Court ruled that unmarried individuals have the same right to contraception as married couples, significantly advancing reproductive rights.
- Day of the week: March 6th, 1972 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Without You by Nilsson
- #1 UK song: Without You by Nilsson
- Popular movie: Solaris directed by Steven Soderbergh
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