Athlete, actor, musician. He was born of ' Shaquille Rashaun Neal 6 March 1972 in Newark, New Jersey. About ' Neil Cole high school he attended in San Antonio, Texas and Louisiana State University. Standing 7 feet and 315 pounds, this larger-than-life centre is probably the most dominant player in the NBA. Over the years in Louisiana's ' Neil was named College player of the year 1991 and unanimous first team all-American in 1991 and 1992. He dropped out of College in 1992, after his junior year to pursue a career in the NBA.
In his rookie season with the Orlando Magic, he finished in the top ten in scoring, rebounding, blocks and shooting percentage. Extremely bad free throw shooter, Shaq is trying to get more of it for power slam. Hearty NBA centers know to try to foul Shaq, instead of giving him the easy shot. He became the first player in NBA history to be named player of the week in its first week in the League. In 1996 he was signed to the largest in NBA history, seven years for $ 120 million with the LA Lakers. In the same year, he helped United States dream team win gold at the Olympics in Atlanta.
O' Neil was named three times to the all-NBA third team (1994, 1996 and 1997) with two NBA second team selection (1995 and 1999). He was selected to his first all-NBA first team in 1998 and again in 2000 (one of the most dominant seasons in recent years), 2001 and 2002. In 2000 he was named NBA most valuable player.
Pre season 2000-2001 L.a. Lakers signed the ' Nile for 3 years 88.5 million. $. United States contract extension and Shaq helped deliver three consecutive Championship team (2000, 2001, 2002). In 2004, however, following growing concerns with the management team and friction with teammate Kobe Bryant, ' Neal was traded to Miami Heat, helping the team capture the NBA Championship in 2006. He currently plays for the Boston Celtics.
The Court Shaq again as musician and actor. In 1990 he appeared at the Fu-Schnickens ' Top 40 single, what is this document?. In 1993 he released his solo debut, Shaq diesel. With help from artists like Jeff Def album reach platinum status. Thanks for the many guest stars Shaq-Fu da back, released in 1994, a Certifed as Shaq rap artist. Their third album, 1996, you can't stop the reign, was released under their imprint, TWIsM (the world is mine). Respect appeared in 1998 and represents the Superfriends in 2001.
Shaq also appeared in several films, including blue chips with Nick Nolte and star vehicles Kazaam! and steel, for which he also recorded a soundtrack album.
Shaq has four children with former wife, Shaunie Nelson and the other daughter, ex-girlfriend.
Shaquille O'Neal showed off his intriguing new haircut on his Twitter page this afternoon, and it's safe to say that the big man has made an interesting choice.
It's a style he's calling the "George Jefferson fade."
The big man of big nicknames will watch his former teammate Kobe Bryant go for his fourth NBA championship when the Lakers tip off against the Orlando Magic on Thursday.
It's a style he's calling the "George Jefferson fade."
The big man of big nicknames will watch his former teammate Kobe Bryant go for his fourth NBA championship when the Lakers tip off against the Orlando Magic on Thursday.