10 Things You Didn't Know About Shaquille O'Neal

Here are 10 little known facts about the most dominant NBA player ever, Shaquille O'Neal.

Other than Michael Jordan, there is no other retired NBA player as famous as Shaquille O'Neal. Even ten years after his basketball career ended, Shaq remains in the public eye through TV appearances, commercials, music, and various business ventures. His larger than life personality goes hand in hand with his enormous stature - and that’s why Shaq became one of the most popular athletes in history of sports. And even though you probably know a lot about Shaq already, here are ten lesser-known facts about the four-time NBA champion - and one of the most dominant players who ever played.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Shaquille O'Neal

[maxmustermann]

Shaquille as a sherif:
Shaq: hey stop right there
Armed robber: OK

[basketlockerball]

Shaq did not meet his biological father until he was 44. That is crazy. Glad Shaq had forgiveness in his heart.

[bogbroin]

Imagine abandoning a kid and he grows up to be a multimillionaire
Oof

[swter]

Did you know that Shaq has more broken backboards than made three pointers?!?!!!

[dragonfistsuper]

Shaq is basically the best example of success

[wendyorange]

Seeing Shaq hold normal sized things making them look like toys is one my fav past times.

[xgiilkbvc]

He's done so
much... If only he could make a free throw 🤭

[brooklynmitrica]

Imagine shaq and Ronnie Coleman Turing up at your door to arrest you

[danielomaoldomhnaigh]

Fun fact: O’neal in gaelic means “champion” from irish origin

[fuse]

This guy said YES to every opportunity in his life that's why he's so successful today

[rosemiller]

Shaquille , a big guy with the best and biggest heart. Demonstrated in his weekly tangible goodness to the poor and disenfranchised.

[jaykob]

Shaq seems like he has the best of lives. He just lives like a big ass kid. And who is gonna say no to him, he's 7'1", 324 lbs?!

[enlighten_me]

Shaq is an amazing human being. Such a giving and down to earth person. Never let the fame or success get to him. He stayed humble and will always be remembered as a gentle giant.

[milosmitrovic]

Hoop: does nothing
Shaq: is that some kind of personal attack?

[marcsenase]

Shaq also has a podcast named "The Big Podcast with Shaq" which you can listen on spotify

[hellosunshine]

He is actually such a neat guy. He has literally done EVERYTHING!

[mathieuL]

Seems like he's a truly savvy businessman.
Doctor O'Neal used to destroy backboards, now he creates jobs.
Two commendable achievements that rarely go hand in hand!

[EmperorDraconianIV]

Shaq is the most likable NBA player ever.

[austinhall]

The broken backboard tree is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Just that concept of keeping them as trophies, I love it

[QuackLegion]

Shaq has almost followed as many careers as Johnny Sins.