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| Details | Particular |
| Full name | Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal |
| Date of birth | 6 March 1972 |
| Place of birth | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Age | 52 years |
The 4 times NBA Champion Shaquille O’Neal needs no introduction. His achievements and contributions to the basketball world are his identity and reason of pride. The former professional basketball player is now a sports analyst in the television program Inside the NBA is a legend and inspiration for basketballers and fans.
His fans, who call him “Shaq” are always wondering about and tracking his life. What is Shaq height? How much does Shaq make in 2024? How is Shaq related to Shareef? These are some questions that his fans are looking for her on the Internet.
So in this BLOG, we are covering people’s favorite, Shaquille O’Neal, and his life and we will answer people’s questions. Let’s begin with the most searchable question about Shaq, his height.
Shaq Height
Shaq’s gigantic size sets him apart both off and on the court. Shaq stands tall at 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) and his towering height has given him an advantage in his NBA career. However, the legendary player used to be ashamed of being so tall. Once, he met his great-grandfather and his perspective on his height changed and he accepted himself as he was. O’Neal manages to keep himself healthy and fit and weighs 325 pounds (147 kg).
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Shaq Biography
Shaquille O’Neal dedicated 19 years of his life to basketball and he played for six teams, the first being Orlando Magic and the last being Boston Celtics. He was drafted by the Orlando Magic as the 1st overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft. Besides, he was chosen as the 1993 NBA Rookie of the Year.
In 1996, he joined Los Angeles Lakers and led the team to NBA Champion consecutively in 2000, 2001, and 2002. He was declared MVP of the NBA Finals in all three times. Due to his toe surgery, he was often away from basketball from 2002 -2004. Later he was traded to the Miami Heat. In the 2005–06 season, he won his 4th NBA Championship title.
Later, from 2008 to 2009, he joined the Phoenix Suns, and then the Cleveland Cavaliers (2009–2010), and Boston Celtics (2010–2011). During these years, he not only received the championship titles but also various other awards and titles. Shaq also was a part of the gold medal-winning team in the 1996 Olympics.
| Full name | Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal |
| Date of birth | 6 March 1972 |
| Place of birth | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ancestry | Jamaican |
| Age | 52 years |
| Height | 7 feet 1 inch (216 cm) |
| Weight | 325 pounds (147 kg) |
| Shoe size | 23 |
| Father | Joseph Toney |
| Mother | Lucille O’Neal |
| Stepfather | Phillip Arthur Harrison |
| Siblings | Jamal O’Neal, Ayesha O’Neal, Lateefah O’Neal |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Ex-wife | Shaunie Henderson |
| Children | 5 |
| Profession | Sports Analyst, Businessperson, Producer and actor, and former basketballer |
| Secondary School | Robert G Cole High School |
| University | Barry University (Ed.D) and University of Phoenix (MBA) |
| Net worth | $500 million |
Shaq Net Worth
Shaq’s total earnings during his NBA career was $292 million. He also made $200 million by endorsing numerous brands. Remarkably, Shaq makes more money now that he is retired, with an annual income of roughly $60 million.
In 2024, O’Neal’s net worth is estimated to be $500 million. This outstanding figure comes not only from his basketball career, but also from sound investments, multiple company ventures, brand endorsements, and real estate holdings.
Shaq Father
Joseph Toney, Shaq’s biological father was a basketball player in his school times but headed to bad activities and got jailed for drug possession and forging checks. Later, the player’s mother married Phillip Harrison, a US Army sergeant. Philip took care of O” Neal as his son and guided and trained him for basketball. Later, on release from prison, O’Neal met his biological father a few times but stayed with Philip as for him, Philip was his only father. Harrison passed away in 2013 at 66 due to health issues.
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Shaq Mother
Lucille O’Neal is the name of Shaquille O’Neal’s mother. She was in college when she started dating Joseph Toney and was only 17 when she got pregnant with O’Neal. Due to the arrest of Toney, she raised O’Neal all by herself. In 1974, Lucille married Philip Harrison. Currently, Lucille O’Neal is a doctor, author, speaker, and socialite. She is also serving as the president of the Mothers of Professional Basketball Players Association.
Shaq Wife & Children
On December 26, 2002, O’Neal married Shaunie Nelson. The couple has four children, including Shareef, who is a basketball player in the NBA. On November 10, 2009, Nelson filed for divorce, alleging insoluble differences. The couple got divorced in 2011. O’Neal blames himself for his broken marriage, claiming he made mistakes and was “greedy.”
O’Neal and his ex-wife, Shaunie O’Neal, have four children: sons Shareef and Shaqir, and daughters Amirah and Me’arah. The athlete also has a stepson, Myles, from Shaunie’s past relationship, as well as a daughter, Taahirah, with his ex-girlfriend, Arnetta Yardbourg.
FAQ‘s
What is Shaq height in cm?
Shaq is 216 cm tall.
What is Shaq age?
Shaq is 52 years old.
What is the height difference between Shaq and his wife?
While Shaq is 7 feet 1 inches tall, his ex-wife Shaunie Nelson is 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Who is taller, Shaq or Yao Ming?
Shaquille O’Neal is 7′1″ and Yao Ming is 7′6″.
What is Shaq’s net worth in 2024?
Shaq’s estimated net worth is $500 million.
Is Shaq the tallest player in NBA history?
No, Shaq is not the tallest player in NBA history. Gheorghe Muresan is the tallest player in the NBA ever. He is 7’7” tall.