Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal (born 1972) is an American former professional basketball player, sports analyst, and author. A dominant center in the NBA, he played 19 seasons and won four NBA championships, earning three Finals MVP awards. O’Neal was the league’s Most Valuable Player in 2000 and a 15-time All-Star. After retiring, he became a basketball analyst on television. Beyond sports, he has co-written multiple books, including autobiographical works and children’s titles, and has built a wide public profile as an entertainer and celebrity. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.