Shaquille O'Neal Biography

Fast Facts

• Was inducted into the LSU Hall of Fame in 2000, and a larger-than-life bronze statue of him executing a two-handed jam was erected outside the University's men's practice facility
• Supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Toys for Tots
• Though he left college early, to fulfill a promise to his mother, he returned in 2000 to complete his degree in general studies
• When he was a freshman, he had the highest GPA on the LSU basketball team
• Quote: "[on his LSU homage] "I'm honored․ I'm humbled․ There's been a lot of great athletes that came through this university, a lot that were greater than me ․․․ I'm just honored that they chose me to make a statue of․""
• His NBA career lasted for 19 years and included four Championships, 3 MVP Awards and 15 All-Star appearances
• Rose to fame as a charismatic and talented basketball player, playing for, Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, Cleveland and Boston over the course of his career
• Launched a line of flavored cream sodas with AriZona Beverages in 2013 sold in 23․5 oz․ cans featuring photos of his face
• Won a dance-off against singer Justin Bieber on his reality show "Shaq Vs․"
• His favorite meal is baked macaroni and fried chicken