Shaquille O'Neal
American basketball player and analyst (born 1972)
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Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, known commonly as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. He is a 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) and 325-pound (147 kg) center who played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is a four-time NBA champion. O'Neal is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and centers of all time.
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Shareef O'Neal Says Me'Arah O'Neal Is 'Most Talented' Hooper In Shaq's FamilyShaquille O'Neal has super athletic kids, but the "most skilled" ... well that's his hoop star daughter, Me'Arah O'Neal, according to her bro, Shareef O'Neal! "I've always said this my whole life that..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shaquille O'Neal Meets Taylor Swift At Super Bowl, Shoots Shot With Ice SpiceShaquille O'Neal got his wish by running into Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl ... but he seemed a bit more infatuated with the pop superstar's plus-one on Sunday -- revealing he has a big ol' crush on..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shaq Invests In Online College Start Up, Taking On Student Loan Debt CrisisShaquille O'Neal values education, and now the legendary big man is making college substantially more affordable ... as American students continue to fall deeper into debt. O'Neal, along with..TMZ.com - Published | |
Guy Fieri Plans To Die Broke & Leave Kids Nothing, Unless They Get DegreesGuy Fieri is cooking up a storm at home ... revealing he plans to die broke and leave his sons none of his multi-million dollar fortune unless they get at least two degrees. "Shaq said it best," the..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shaq Says Draymond Green Would Get 2-Game Ban If He Were NBA CommissionerDraymond Green would be breathing a lot easier today if Shaquille O'Neal were running the NBA ... 'cause the Lakers legend says he'd only suspend DG two games if league punishments were up to him...TMZ.com - Published | |
Shaquille O'Neal Says Giannis Antetokounmpo Deserves Game Ball, Not Pacers RookieShaquille O'Neal is weighing in on the Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Pacers game ball debate -- and he's making it clear, he's siding with the Greek Freak in the tiff. The beef, of course, began late..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shaq Defends Draymond Green's Chokehold, 'I Woulda Did The Same Thing'Shaquille O'Neal is refusing to criticize Draymond Green for his role in a wild fight earlier this week ... telling TMZ Sports straight up, "I woulda did the same thing!!" Everyone's piled on the..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shaq Refurbishes Basketball Court For Kids At L.A. Boys & Girls ClubShaquille O'Neal continues to give back ... this time the Big Fella refurbished a basketball court at a Boys & Girls Club in Los Angeles, and then spent the afternoon hangin' with the kids, and they..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson Return To Reebok As President and VP Of BasketballShaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson have reunited with Reebok ... the NBA icons just got new jobs with the athletic brand -- as President and Vice President of basketball! Reebok CEO Todd Krinsky..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shaq Says He's Best Athlete-Rapper Ever, But 'Dame Lillard's Really Nice' Too!Yeah, Damian Lillard and Antonio Brown might have some dope music, but Shaq tells TMZ Sports he's the G.O.A.T when it comes to athletes who rap ... and he's been that guy since the 1990s! For those who..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shaq Says Deion Sanders Reminds Him Of Phil Jackson, Best Coach In College FootballDeion Sanders just received about the highest praise a coach could get ... courtesy of Shaq, who tells us Coach Prime reminds him of 11x NBA champion Phil Jackson during the epic rivalry game with..TMZ.com - Published | Shaq Collabs W/ L.A. Rap Group Coyote, Drops New Song, '3 Lokos'Shaquille O'Neal is back in the rap game! The basketball legend linked up with an L.A.-based rap group for a new song and music video, and it slaps. TMZ Sports talked to Coyote -- made up of rappers..TMZ.com - Published |
Kenny Smith Goes On Another Miami Beach Date With Aline BernardesShaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley are gonna love this -- Kenny "The Jet" Smith has landed back on the beaches of Miami ... and he brought along the stunning Aline Bernardes for another relaxing day..TMZ.com - Published | Shaquille O'Neal, Brittany Renner Go To Dinner In Los AngelesShaquille O'Neal hit up an L.A. hot spot for dinner on Tuesday ... and the NBA legend was joined by none other than internet personality Brittany Renner, but we're told it was nothing more than two..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaq, Charles Barkley Can't Control Laughter In Hilarious Scene On 'NBA on TNT' SetHaving a rough Thursday morning? This will certainly cheer you up ... Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley got a case of the giggles on the set of "NBA On TNT" on Wednesday night ... and the two..TMZ.com - Published | 50 Cent, Shaq and Kenya Barris Team Up in Attempt to Buy BETAdd 50 Cent, Shaq and Kenya Barris to the growing list of high-powered celebs interested in buying BET, we've learned the group is making a massive push to strike a deal. Sources with direct knowledge..TMZ.com - Published |
Buccaneers LB Shaquil Barrett's 2-Year-Old Drowns in Family PoolShaquil Barrett -- a linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- just suffered an unimaginable tragedy ... his 2-year-old drowned in their pool, just days after her birthday. The news was confirmed..TMZ.com - Published | Lolo Jones Blasts Shaquille O'Neal For Angel Reese LSU G.O.A.T. Take, 'He's High'Lolo Jones has some strong words for Shaquille O'Neal after the NBA legend called Angel Reese LSU's G.O.A.T. ... telling TMZ Sports Diesel had to be "high" when he made the statement. Jones -- who..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaquille O'Neal On The Mend After Undergoing Hip SurgeryShaquille O'Neal sparked concern after sharing a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Sunday ... but TMZ Sports has learned the NBA legend simply needed to fix a nagging injury, and he's now doing OK...TMZ.com - Published | Shaq Settles TCU-Georgia Bet With Ernie Johnson, Eats Frog Legs Live On-Air!Shaquille O'Neal's clearly a man of his word ... 'cause after he bet he'd eat a frog if TCU lost to Georgia in the national championship -- he settled his debt live on television on Thursday night!!!..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaquille O'Neal says 'I don't understand crypto' after being named in lawsuit over FTX collapse The American basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal has defended his appearance in ads for the collapsed cryptocurrency firm FTX, arguing he was "just a paid spokesperson".Sky News - Published | Shaq's Interested In Buying NBA Team, But Wants To Be 'Heavily Involved'Shaquille O'Neal was forced to sell his share in the Kings earlier this year, but the Big Fella tells TMZ Sports he's interested in getting back in the owner's box ... but this time, he wants to be..TMZ.com - Published |
Kenny Smith Launches Shaq Into Giant Christmas Tree On 'NBA On TNT' SetThe Big Aristotle Christmas Tree Ornament?!? Shaquille O'Neal now has another potential nickname to add to his ever-growing list ... after Kenny Smith plowed him into a giant Christmas tree on the set..TMZ.com - Published | Ex-Laker Devean George Says Shaq 'Did Not S*** In My Shoe,' Calls Rumor A LieEx-Lakers champ Devean George wants to clear the dookie-smelling air ... telling TMZ Sports Shaquille O'Neal NEVER took a dump in his shoe -- despite a rumor saying otherwise. Tyronn Lue initially..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaq Claps Back At Kanye Amid Twitter Feud, 'You Don't Know Me Like That'Shaq has advice for Kanye West -- get your affairs in order before commenting on his ... after Ye took a shot at O'Neal on social media. The interaction started when Kanye tweeted ... "Shaq is in..TMZ.com - Published | Adam Levine Performs For First Time Since Cheating Scandal at Shaq's FundraiserAdam Levine took the stage for the first time since his cheating scandal, and he and his band were met with cheers. Adam performed Saturday night with his band, Maroon 5, at Shaquille O'Neal's annual..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaquille O'Neal Down To Join Jeff Bezos In Bid To Buy Phoenix SunsShaq ain't down to outspend Jeff Bezos for the Phoenix Suns ... but if the billionaire wants to join forces in an effort to own the NBA franchise -- The Big Diesel tells TMZ Sports he's in for that!..TMZ.com - Published | Shaquille O'Neal Supports Adam Levine After Cheating Scandal, Ahead of Charity ShowAdam Levine's getting dragged for his cheating scandal, but as he gets ready for a big gig in Vegas ... he's getting strong support from the man throwing the event ... Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq tells TMZ..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaquille O'Neal Hilariously Breaks His Chair During PodcastFile under: Big man problems. Shaquille O'Neal proved his size is no match for furniture ... 'cause the Big Aristotle broke his chair while giving relationship advice to women, and the viral moment was..TMZ.com - Published | Shaquille O'Neal's Son, Shareef, Signs 6-Figure Deal With G League IgniteShaquille O'Neal's son, Shareef, is continuing to work towards his dreams of making it to the NBA one day -- he just signed a 6-figure contract with the G League. 22-year-old Shareef will play for the..TMZ.com - Published |
Byron Scott Says Shareef O'Neal Could Have Bright NBA Future, 'The Talent Is There'Byron Scott believes Shaquille O'Neal's son, Shareef, can still have a future in the NBA despite having a rough go in Summer League ... telling TMZ Sports the talent is there, but the 22-year-old still..TMZ.com - Published | Shaq Returns to Party with Festival Goers at Belgium's TomorrowlandShaquille O'Neal has returned to form -- at least in the EDM sense -- because the dude is out here in Europe head-banging with a bunch of normies ... at a festival he's performing in. The NBA great was..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaq Donates $50K From Buffalo DJ Appearance To Family Of Shooting VictimsShaq's generosity knows no limits -- the NBA legend is donating the $50,000 he was set to make from a DJ'ing gig in Buffalo to the family of one of the shooting victims. "DJ Diesel" has been making his..TMZ.com - Published | Lakers Sign Shaq & Scottie Pippen's Sons, Shareef & Scotty Jr., After NBA DraftThe L.A. Lakers' summer roster just got a whole lot more interesting ... because after the NBA Draft this week, the team signed Shaq and Scottie Pippen's sons to deals!! Both Shareef O'Neal and Scotty..TMZ.com - Published |
Kenny Smith Sides With Shaq In Twitter Beef, No One Wins Alone!Kenny "The Jet" Smith says Shaquille O'Neal had every right to clap back at a hater trying to diminish his success ... telling TMZ Sports no superstar has won a championship on their own. As we..TMZ.com - Published | Shaquille O'Neal Going Vegan, Breaks Down New Healthy DietShaquille O'Neal is looking to fuel his 7'1", 320-pound body with NO meat -- the NBA legend says he's trying his best to go vegan!! Shaq opened up about his health ambitions with comedian Rip Micheals..TMZ.com - Published |
Shareef O'Neal Says He's 'Not Giving Up' On Basketball After LSU ExitShareef O'Neal is making it clear he's not done with basketball despite exits from both LSU and UCLA ... telling TMZ Sports he's not ready yet to give up the game. Shaq's son spoke with us out at LAX..TMZ.com - Published | Shaquille O'Neal Takes Blame For Divorce W/ Shaunie, 'I Know I Messed Up'Shaquille O'Neal is opening up about his divorce with Shaunie O'Neal, not only taking blame for the split, but also acknowledging the loneliness that followed when his then-estranged wife and kids left..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaquille O'Neal Says He'll 'Will Smith' Charles Barkley In Hilarious FreestyleCharles Barkley better keep his head on a swivel -- Shaquille O'Neal says he'll follow Will Smith's lead and slap the hell outta his TNT co-host ... dropping the playful threat in a hilarious freestyle..TMZ.com - Published | Shaquille O'Neal Shuts Down Miami Hotspot For Huge 50th Birthday PartyShaquille O'Neal pulled out all the stops for his birthday on Sunday ... shutting down a Miami hotspot and throwing a HUGE party to celebrate his big 5-0. Shaq took over Prime 112 in South Beach and..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaquille O'Neal Says Lakers Will Make Playoffs, 'Probably Not' Winning ChampionshipGood news, bad news, Lakers fans -- Shaquille O'Neal says LeBron James' squad WILL turn things around and make the playoffs this season ... but, bringing home a championship "probably" ain't happening...TMZ.com - Published | Super Bowl Parties Kickoff with Brunch in Bev Hills, Shaq, Kevin Hart and MoreCelebs are officially out and about to kickoff Super Bowl weekend, flooding the streets of Beverly Hills to get hyped up before the big game ... and scarf down some breakfast, too. Salt Bae's Nusr-Et..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaq Shows Off Nasty Feet Again On TV, 'That Not Ash, That's Dry Skin'Want to see another up-close look at Shaquille O'Neal's nasty feet?! Neither did we, but the L.A. Lakers legend decided to show them off anyway on the "NBA on TNT" broadcast on Tuesday night -- and,..TMZ.com - Published | Eddie George Would 'Seriously' Look Into Replacing Mike McCarthy For Deion SandersEddie George is backing Shaq ... telling TMZ Sports he likes The Big Diesel's idea of replacing Mike McCarthy with Deion Sanders in Dallas. The former Cowboys running back spoke with us in L.A. about..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaquille O'Neal Trolls Charles Barkley, Can't Get His Belly During Holidays!Shaquille O'Neal came through with the gifts -- and the jokes -- this holiday season ... giving back in a huge way for more than 500 kids in Atlanta ... and roasting Charles Barkley in the process!!..TMZ.com - Published | Shaquille O'Neal Suing Former Weed Business Partners, You Stiffed Me!Shaquille O'Neal says his former weed business partners stiffed him out of a ton of cash -- and now he's suing them for more than $1 MILLION. The Big Diesel spelled it all out in a new lawsuit,..TMZ.com - Published |
Shaq and Snoop Dogg Sing 'Nuthin' But A G Thang' at Charity GalaShaq's no stranger to taking the stage, but audience members at his inaugural charity event got a never-before-seen performance when the NBA legend collabed with Snoop Dogg on a hip-hop classic. The..TMZ.com - Published | Shaquille O'Neal Rips Kyrie Irving Over Anti-Vaxx Stance, 'Get His Ass Out Of Here'Shaquille O’Neal is fed up with Kyrie Irving ... saying the Brooklyn Nets should cut ties with the star if he won't be able to play home games due to being unvaccinated. Irving has been under attack..TMZ.com - Published |
