About Shaquille O'Neal
A 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) center, O'Neal played for six different teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After playing college basketball for the LSU Tigers, O'Neal was selected by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 1992–93 and led his team to the 1995 NBA Finals. After four years with the Magic, O'Neal signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers. He and the Lakers won the NBA championship in 2000, 2001, and 2002. Amid a feud between O'Neal and his teammate Kobe Bryant, O'Neal was traded in 2004 to the Miami Heat, where he won his fourth NBA championship in 2006. During the last several years of his career he spent short stints with the Phoenix Suns, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics. O'Neal's accolades include 15 All-Star Game selections, three All-Star Game MVP awards, 14 All-NBA team selections, three NBA All-Defensive Team selections and two scoring titles. He ranks 9th all-time in points scored, 6th in field goals, 15th in rebounds, and 8th in blocks. He had a 58.2% career field goal percentage and led the league in field goal percentage ten times. Under the name Diesel, he produces electronic music and tours as a DJ.
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What is Shaquille O'Neal known for?
Shaquille O'Neal is known for Dominant NBA center and four-time NBA champion known for his powerful presence and skill.
When was Shaquille O'Neal born?
Shaquille O'Neal was born on 6 March 1972.
What nationality is Shaquille O'Neal?
Shaquille O'Neal's nationality is American.
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