[293] On January 11, 2014, O'Neal performed the ceremonial first puck and drove a Zamboni for a game between the Devils and the Florida Panthers. "[15], O'Neal credits the Boys and Girls Club of America in Newark with giving him a safe place to play and keeping him off the streets. O'Neal was featured alongside Michael Jackson as a guest rapper on "2 Bad", a song from Jackson's 1995 album HIStory. [99] On February 25, 2010, O'Neal suffered a severe right thumb injury while attempting to go up for a shot against Glen Davis of the Boston Celtics. O'Neal averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. "[102] O'Neal averaged career lows in almost every major statistical category during the 2009–10 season, taking on a much less significant role than in previous years. [187], O'Neal maintained a high level of interest in the workings of police departments and became personally involved in law enforcement. [266], In June 2015, O'Neal invested in technology startup Loyale3 Holdings Inc., a San Francisco brokerage firm whose website and mobile app enables companies to sell a piece of their IPOs directly to small investors who put up as a little as $100 and also allows investors to regularly buy small amounts of shares in already public companies. [135], O'Neal's "drop step", (called the "Black Tornado" by O'Neal) in which he posted up a defender, turned around and, using his elbows for leverage, powered past him for a very high-percentage slam dunk, proved an effective offensive weapon. He also received media flak for mocking Chinese people when interviewed about newcomer center Yao Ming. It starts with c and ends with t." O'Neal meant "cheat" in reference to the alleged flopping of Kings' center Vlade Divac. Bad luck still haunted the squad, however, as Wade dislocated his left shoulder, leaving O'Neal as the focus of the team. [185] O'Neal told a reporter for ABC News that he plans to further his education by attending law school. [150] When he did not want to speak with the press, he employed an interview technique whereby, sitting in front of his cubicle, he would murmur in his low-pitched voice. On June 25, 2009, O'Neal was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Sasha Pavlovic, Ben Wallace, $500,000, and a 2010-second round draft pick. He was angered by being overlooked for the 1999 FIBA AmeriCup squad, saying it was a "lack of respect". Being the son of Shaquille O'Neal isn't easy and Shaqir O'Neal knows his father's size 22s are big shoes to fill. Shaqir O’Neal: age, height, and weight The basketball player stands tall at 190.5 cm which measures 6 ft 3 in feet and weight 178.5 pounds which measures 81 Kg. [232] O'Neal challenged kickboxer and mixed martial artist Choi Hong-man to a mixed martial arts rules bout in a YouTube video posted on June 17, 2009. [245][246] After weeks of discussion, the match was cancelled. O'Neal referred to Divac as "she", and said he would never exaggerate contact to draw a foul. SHAQ, (Shaq, Diesel, The Big Aristotle, Superman, Shaq Fu, Shaq Daddy, Warrior), Position: As part of the show, O'Neal got into a physical altercation with seven-foot tall wrestler Big Show. [270], O'Neal was raised by a Baptist mother and a Muslim stepfather. [70], On April 11, 2006, O'Neal recorded his second career triple-double against the Toronto Raptors with 15 points, 11 rebounds and a career high 10 assists. After the 2001–2002 season, O'Neal told friends that he did not want another season of limping and being in virtually constant pain from his big right toe. Orlando easily defeated the Detroit Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks in the first two rounds of the 1996 NBA Playoffs; however, they were no match for Jordan's Bulls, who swept them in the Eastern Conference Finals. O'Neal is a 2009 inductee of the New Jersey Hall of Fame. [67], In the second game of the 2005–06 season, O'Neal injured his right ankle and subsequently missed the following 18 games. Shaq's demands held the franchise hostage, and the way he went about it didn't please the owner too much. 34 jersey on April 2, 2013.[144]. He hosts The Big Podcast with Shaq. He led the league with a 58.4 field goal percentage, the first of five consecutive seasons in which he did so. Remember last week when Shaquille O’Neal’s younger son, Shaqir O’Neal, dunked over his elder son Shareef in a workout?Well, let’s just … Nineteen years, baby. "[64], On July 14, 2004, O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat for Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Grant, and a future first-round draft choice (who would turn into Jordan Farmar in the 2006 draft). The Spurs would go on to win their first NBA title in 1999. [10] He is also the general manager of Kings Guard Gaming of the NBA 2K League. A freshmen point guard for his high school team, he has repeatedly drawn attention from national sports media. [178] Coach Phil Jackson let O'Neal miss a home game so he could attend graduation. "It's not really my role anymore." [259], In conjunction with Boraie Development, O'Neal has developed projects in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey including, CityPlex12 and One Riverview. [294] O'Neal is also a fan of English football club Northampton Town, and has posted videos of support to their official YouTube page. Journalists and others gave O'Neal several nicknames including "Shaq", "The Diesel", "Shaq Fu", "The Big Daddy", "Superman", "The Big Agave", "The Big Cactus", "The Big Shaqtus", "The Big Galactus", "Wilt Chamberneezy", "The Big Baryshnikov", "The Real Deal", "The Big Shamrock", "The Big Leprechaun", "Shaqovic",[147][148] and "The Big Conductor". 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He have five children. [97] Upon arriving in Cleveland, O'Neal said, "My motto is very simple: Win a Ring for the King", referring to LeBron James. At the ceremony, he told the crowd "now I can go and get a real job". O'Neal and the crew member then got into an altercation and after Kutcher told O'Neal he had been Punk'd, O'Neal made an obscene gesture at the camera. His career three point shot record is 1 for 22 (a 4.5% career percentage). He played way too passively. [86] O'Neal and the Phoenix Suns did face the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs, but they were once again eliminated, in five games. The couple have four children: Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me'arah. I'm totally cool with Kobe. [113][119] It was the last regular season game he would play that year. [78] It was the first time in 13 years that O'Neal did not advance into the second round. "[167] Although even other exponents of hip hop, such as Snoop Dogg, Nas and Cory Gunz, agreed with O'Neal,[168] Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio expressed his intention to relieve O'Neal of his Maricopa County sheriff posse badge, due to "use of a racially derogatory word and other foul language". In reference to his completion of his MBA degree, he stated: "It's just something to have on my resume for when I go back into reality. The Magic won their first ever playoff series against the Boston Celtics in the 1995 NBA Playoffs. [211] O'Neal also appeared in Backyard Basketball in 2004, Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 as a playable boxer, and as an unlockable character in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down. The feud climaxed during training camp prior to the 2003–2004 season when Bryant, in an interview with ESPN journalist Jim Gray, criticized O'Neal for being out of shape, a poor leader, and putting his salary demands over the best interest of the Lakers. [108][109] He was introduced by the Celtics on August 10, 2010, and chose the number 36. Long-time Laker point guard Nick Van Exel was traded to the Denver Nuggets; his former backcourt partner Eddie Jones was packaged with back-up center Elden Campbell for Glen Rice to satisfy a demand by O'Neal for a shooter. [180][184] O'Neal received his Ed.D. The Heat led by Wade and a balanced effort by O'Neal, Antoine Walker and Jason Williams would go on to win all three of the next games at home, before closing out the series in Dallas to deliver the first NBA title for the franchise and O'Neal's fourth title. Copyright © 2000-2021 Sports Reference LLC. He released five studio albums and 1 compilation album. Upon signing with the Heat, O'Neal promised the fans that he would bring a championship to Miami. At 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall and 325 pounds (147 kg), O'Neal is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Do you have a sports website? [142], Phil Jackson believed O'Neal underachieved in his career, saying he "could and should have been the MVP player for 10 consecutive seasons. Shaquille O'Neal will be on the show as well. [175], O'Neal left LSU for the NBA after three years. However, personnel changes were a source of instability during the 1998–99 season. [33][34] He said the team "just didn't respect [Hill]. Jackson's influence resulted in a newfound commitment by O'Neal to defense, resulting in his first All-Defensive Team selection (second-team) in 2000. With Wade carrying the offensive load, O'Neal did not need to have a dominating series, and finished with an average of 13.7 points and 10.2 rebounds for the series. [127], After his 1996 experience, he declined to play in international competition. Check out Shaqir O'Neal's high school sports timeline including game updates while playing basketball at Crossroads High School from 2017 through 2019. In fact, he is following the footsteps of his parents. O'Neal led the audience to mockingly chant several times "Kobe, tell me how my ass tastes. O'Neal left LSU early to pursue his NBA career, but continued his education even after becoming a professional player. The Suns notified O'Neal he might be traded to cut costs.[96]. In the summer before moving to Orlando, he spent time in Los Angeles under the tutelage of Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. [49], A month before the 2001–02 season's training camp, O'Neal had corrective surgery for a claw toe deformity in the smallest toe of his left foot. Amid tension between O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat in 2004, and his fourth NBA championship followed in 2006. O'Neal's humorous and sometimes incendiary comments fueled the Los Angeles Lakers' long-standing rivalry with the Sacramento Kings; O'Neal frequently referred to the Sacramento team as the "Queens. He did not want to rush a decision with his career potentially at risk. [126] His national team career began in the 1994 FIBA World Championship in which he was named MVP of the Tournament. That is what MCs do. Shaqir O'Neal estimated Net Worth, Biography, Age, Height, Dating, Relationship Records, Salary, Income, Cars, Lifestyles & many more details have been updated below. [161], During the 2005 NBA playoffs, O'Neal compared his poor play to Erick Dampier,[162] a Dallas Mavericks center who had failed to score a single point in one of their recent games. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. O'Neal added that he was only competing against Duncan: "If Tim Duncan gets five rings, then that gives some writer the chance to say 'Duncan is the best,' and I can't have that. [257], O'Neal is also an active businessman and investor. [83] O'Neal made his Suns debut on February 20, 2008, against his former Lakers team, scoring 15 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in the process. Although O'Neal averaged career lows (or near-lows) in points, rebounds, and blocks, he said in an interview "Stats don't matter. Twitter: [6], O'Neal experienced a rough start for the 2007–08 season, averaging career lows in points, rebounds, and blocks. [117] The Celtics traded away center Kendrick Perkins in February partially due to the expectation that O'Neal would return to fill Perkins' role. [107] The Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks also expressed interest but had stalled on O'Neal's salary demands. He contributed three tracks, including the song "We Genie", to the Kazaam soundtrack. [200] Currently, he produces electronic music and tours the world under the stage name, DIESEL. [50], In January 2002, he was involved in a spectacular on-court brawl in a game against the Chicago Bulls. The Reality Star was born in United States on April 19, 2003. [52] O'Neal was suspended for three games without pay and fined $15,000. O'Neal holds the county record of Tallest Sheriff's Deputy.[194]. In the 2006–07 season O'Neal reached 25,000 career points, becoming the 14th player in NBA history to accomplish that milestone. Choi replied to an email asking him if he would like to fight O'Neal saying "Yes, if there is a chance." O'Neal assisted in the recruitment efforts and personally persuaded both men to join the squad. A sequel, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, was released in 2018. However, on November 10, 2009, Shaunie filed an intent to divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. I know for a fact if I was healthy, we would have gotten it done that year and won a ring. "[111] Publicly, he insisted he did not care whether he started or substituted for the Celtics, but expected to be part of the second unit. "[91] O'Neal responded, "Flopping is playing like that your whole career. Shareef and Shaqir O'Neal seem to be living up to the expectations just fine. Data Provided By [238] In September 2012, O'Neal made a guest appearance on Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's Impact Wrestling program, where he had a backstage segment with Hulk Hogan. But when I play him (on defense), it's just going to be me down there. [234], A lifelong professional wrestling fan, O'Neal has made numerous appearances at televised events over the years for four different promotions. Shaunie O’Neal (2002-2010) – Executive producer, Shaunie O’Neal and Shaq started dating each other and got married on December 26, 2002. Supporters applauded O'Neal's willingness to take what amounted to a pay cut and the Heat's decision to secure O'Neal's services for the long term. Born on 19th April 2003, he will turn 17-year-old as of 19th April 2020. "[75] The Heat struggled during O'Neal's absence,[76] but with his return won seven of their next eight games. However, it was the first season in O'Neal's career that his scoring average dropped below 20 points per game. Starting with Blue Chips and Kazaam, O'Neal appeared in films that were panned by some critics.[203][204]. [26] The Magic finished 41–41, winning 20 more games than the previous season, but missed the playoffs by virtue of a tie-breaker with the Indiana Pacers. 1" review, "Shaq finally gets revenge on Aaron Carter", "https://pagesix.com/2019/03/06/shaq-is-back-and-turning-the-tables-on-his-music-career/", "Shaq's Fun House: A Super-Size Super Bowl Party With Long-Term Ambitions", "Shaq Stays as Cover Athlete for NBA 2K7", "Midway Games Signs Shaquille O'Neal for NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC", "Shaquille O'Neal funding Shaq Fu sequel on Indiegogo for $450K", "Shaquille O'Neal Is a Playable Fighter in UFC Undisputed 2010", "American Idol's Ryan Seacrest Gives Back to Idol Gives Back". O'Neal began training in mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2000. [225] The show featured O'Neal competing against other athletes at their own sports. [37], On the team's first full day at the Olympics in Atlanta, the media announced that O'Neal would join the Los Angeles Lakers on a seven-year, $121 million contract. O'Neal became a free agent after the 1995–96 NBA season. [66] On December 17, 1996, O'Neal shoved Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls; Rodman's teammates Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan restrained Rodman and prevented further conflict. Is not it obvious that Shaqir O’Neal is too young to have a girlfriend? [59] At the end of the season, the Lakers had fallen to the fifth seed and failed to reach the Finals in 2003. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. He fulfilled that promise in 2000, earning his B.A. O'Neal told a reporter, "you tell Yao Ming, ching chong yang, wah, ah so. "[160] O'Neal later admitted that he regretted how he treated Yao early in his career. After O'Neal blocked a layup by Barkley, O'Neal shoved Barkley, who then threw the ball at O'Neal. The 2008–09 season improved for O'Neal, who averaged 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks through the first half (41 games) of the season, leading the Suns to a 23–18 record and 2nd place in their division. If I score 50, 60 points, break the records, and we lose, I'm pissed off. In a matchup against Orlando on March 3, 2009, O'Neal was outscored by Magic center Dwight Howard, 21–19. The racial quote from his song was "it's like a white boy trying to be more nigga than me."[169]. He is among the top 10 highest-paid retired athletes in the world earning around $20 million . In addition, he became the spokesperson for the company as part of the three-year contract. [51] He was ready for the start of the 2001–02 regular season, but the toe frequently bothered him. They have their own reality television show Shaunie's Home Court. [287] O'Neal became a Freemason in 2011, becoming a member of Widow's Son Lodge No. [71] O'Neal finished the 2005–06 season as the league leader in field goal percentage. Upon hearing Bryant comment that he had more rings than O'Neal, Wyc Grousbeck, principal owner of the Celtics, saw an opportunity to acquire O'Neal. Miami returned to Chicago and closed out the series in the 6th game, highlighted by another dominating performance by O'Neal who finished with 30 points and 20 rebounds. They contended that O'Neal was worth more than $20 million per year, particularly given that lesser players earned almost the same amount. "[45], In the November 10, 1999, game against the Houston Rockets, O'Neal and Charles Barkley were ejected. [235][236] In 1994, O'Neal made several appearances in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), including at the Bash at the Beach pay per view, where he presented the title belt to the winner of the WCW World Heavyweight Championship match between Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair. [28] O'Neal improved his scoring average to 29.4 points (second in the league to David Robinson) while leading the NBA in field goal percentage at 60%. While rapping, O'Neal blamed Bryant for his divorce from his wife Shaunie and claims to have received a vasectomy, as part of a rhyme. Following the trade to Phoenix, O'Neal averaged 12.9 points while starting all 28 games with the Suns. Halloween Special", 2 Episodes as guest, Guest Host October 30, 2017, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 17 February 2021, at 04:22.