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Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, commonly known as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. Nicknamed, among others, "Diesel", 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). He is a four-time NBA champion, three-ti…
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business · American basketball player and analyst (born 1972) · basketball player · actor · rapper · sports commentator · businessperson · real estate entrepreneur · film producer · television producer · singer · podcaster · also Shaquille O'Neal, Shaq O'Neal, Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, Shaquille, Shaquille O’Neal, Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal
Born 6 March 1972 · Q169452
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2026· 14 entries
“Neal was joking, but he said many Asians wouldn”
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“you tell Yao Ming, ching chong yang, wah, ah so.”
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“We have professionals who know what to do. No one is asking me to play with [his former Heat teammates] Chris Quinn or Ricky Davis. I”
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Published video “rate my dance moves”.
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Published video “How'd I do?”.
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Published video “Hello”.
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Published video “First ever diesel powered scooter”.
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Published video “Jumping into Niagra Falls”.
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Published video “I'm the black Steph Curry don't forget”.
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Published video “Wearing my disguise through London to see if people recognize me 🥸”.
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Published video “100% from 3-point range 🤫”.
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Published video “Euro tour going strong 💪🏿”.
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Published video “Stream 'STFU' by Shaq & T-Pain on all streaming streaming platforms now”.
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2025· 2 entries
Starring Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson (A
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Snopes.com rated the claim “A 90-year-old white woman confronted former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal in a supermarket and told him to "go back to Africa."” False.
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2024· 15 entries
Snopes rated the claim “A 5-year-old boy once approached former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal at a Los Angeles diner to tell him about his father abusing his mother.” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Shaquille O'Neal throws Tim Walz out of his Restaurant” Satire.
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Snopes rated the claim “In September 2024, former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal threw Democratic nominee for vice president Tim Walz out of his Atlanta, Georgia, restaurant.” Labeled Satire.
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Snopes rated the claim “Shaquille O'Neal threw George Clooney out of his restaurant because Clooney is "woke."” False.
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Snopes.com rated the claim “Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal threw "The View" television co-host Joy Behar out of his restaurant and banned her for life.” Labeled Satire.
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Published video “Shaquille O'Neal - Strait Playin' (feat. Peter Gunz & DJ Quik) ft. Peter Gunz, DJ Quik”.
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Published video “Shaquille O'Neal - You Can't Stop The Reign”.
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Published video “Shaquille O'Neal - Legal Money (feat. Mobb Deep & Lord Tariq) ft. Mobb Deep, Lord Tariq”.
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Snopes rated the claim “Retired NBA star Shaquille O'Neal threw Robert De Niro out of his restaurant because he thought the actor was a "creepy woke jack***."” Labeled Satire.
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Published video “Shaquille O'Neal - You Can't Stop The Reign (feat. The Notorious B.I.G.)”.
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O'Neal was announced as one of the co-hosts (along with Gina Rodriguez) of the upcoming ABC game show Lucky 13
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The Orlando Magic retired O'Neal's No
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Snopes rated the claim “Shaquille O'Neal turned down a $100 million commercial because he would have to work with LeBron James.” Labeled Satire.
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In September 2024, O'Neal launched the Shaq-a-licious XL Gummies line of oversized gummy candy with The Hershey Company.
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O'Neal collaborated with Fortnite to appear as player skins, including his DJ Diesel persona and rendition as LEGO minifigure in LEGO Fortnite
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2023· 2 entries
O'Neal released his first single as DJ Diesel from his debut album Gorilla Warfare, titled "Bang Your Head" in collaboration with Hairitage
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Chael Sonnen revealed that he once attempted to arrange a grappling match between O'Neal and multiple-time UFC world champion Georges St-Pierre
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2022· 4 entries
O'Neal performed as DJ Diesel at the Jersey City 4th of July Festival with Flo Rida
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O'Neal premiered Shaqtoberfest, a Halloween event in Long Beach, California
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To commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary The Athletic ranked their top 75 players of all time, and named O'Neal as the 8th greatest player in NBA history
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As of 2022, O'Neal was among the five wealthiest NBA players, with a net worth of $400 million.
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2021· 4 entries
O'Neal performed as DJ Diesel on the bassPOD stage at the 2021 Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, Nevada
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O'Neal said his admiration for Patrick Ewing inspired him to wear the number 33
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In 2021, O'Neal, among other high-profile athletes and celebrities, was a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange.
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O'Neal, among other high-profile athletes and celebrities, was a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange
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2018· 5 entries
Published video “Shaquille O'Neal - I'm Outstanding (Official Video)”.
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Published video “Shaquille O'Neal - Biological Didn't Bother (G-Funk Version) (Official Video)”.
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Published video “Shaquille O'Neal - No Hook (Official Video) ft. Prince Rakeem "The RZA", Method Man”.
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O'Neal created Shaq's Fun House, an annual music festival, circus, and carnival, with Medium Rare
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In 2018, O'Neal created Shaq's Fun House, an annual music festival, circus, and carnival, with Medium Rare.
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2017· 1 entry
Published video “ShaqVEVO Live Stream”.
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2016· 4 entries
During halftime of a game against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers
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The Miami Heat announced that it would retire O'Neal's No
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“When I was in Cleveland, we were in first place. Big Baby [Glen Davis] breaks my hand and I had to sit out five weeks late in the year. I come back finally in the first round of the playoffs, and we lost to Boston in the second round. I was upset. I know for a fact if I was healthy, we would have gotten it done that year and won a ring.”
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O'Neal lip synced the B-52s song "Love Shack" on the television show Lip Sync Battle
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2015· 1 entry
O'Neal was sworn in as a reserve officer for Doral, Florida's police force
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2014· 1 entry
Published video “Shaquille O'Neal - What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock) (Official Video) ft. Fu-Schnickens”.
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2013· 1 entry
And the two met for the first time in March 2016, with O'Neal telling him, "I don't hate you
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2012· 1 entry
Studied at Barry University, Doctor of Education (2012).
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2011· 3 entries
O'Neal announced that he would join Turner Network Television (TNT) as an analyst on its NBA basketball games, joining Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley
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O'Neal held a press conference at his home in Orlando to officially announce his retirement
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O'Neal announced his retirement via social media
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2010· 6 entries
In an interview at UFC 118 in Boston, O'Neal reiterated his desire to fight Choi
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The Celtics announced that they had signed O'Neal
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O'Neal suffered a severe right thumb injury while attempting to go up for a shot against Glen Davis of the Boston Celtics
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Played for Boston Celtics (2010–2011).
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“compete with little guys who run around dominating the ball, throwing up 30 shots a night—like D–Wade, Kobe.”
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“My motto is very simple: Win a Ring for the King”
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2009· 9 entries
O'Neal was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, $500,000, and a 2010 second-round draft pick
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Awarded NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (2009).
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Awarded New Jersey Hall of Fame (2009).
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O'Neal was outscored by Magic center Dwight Howard, 21–19
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O'Neal scored 45 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, his 49th career 40-point game, beating the Toronto Raptors 133–113
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O'Neal attended the Sportscaster U
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Joined Cleveland Cavaliers in 2009.
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Played for Cleveland Cavaliers (2009–2010).
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And emerged as co-MVP along with ex-teammate Kobe Bryant
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2008· 5 entries
O'Neal missed his 5,000th free throw, becoming the second player in NBA history to do so, along with Chamberlain
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O'Neal freestyled a diss rap about Bryant in a New York club
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Against his former Lakers team, scoring 15 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in the process
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Joined Phoenix Suns in 2008.
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Played for Phoenix Suns (2008–2009).
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2007· 2 entries
O'Neal filed for divorce from Nelson in a Miami-Dade Circuit court
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On an episode of Fear Factor, and on an episode of MTV's Jackass, where he was lifted off the ground on Wee Man's back
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2006· 4 entries
Awarded All-NBA Team (2006).
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O'Neal recorded his second career triple-double against the Toronto Raptors with 15 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists
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O'Neal and Bryant made headlines by engaging in handshakes and hugs before the game, an event that was believed to signify the end of the so-called "Bryant–O'Neal feud" that had festered since O'Neal left Los Angeles
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“Make a guy have to beat a guy—not flop and get calls and be nice to the referees and kiss ass.”
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2005· 5 entries
Was sworn in, but elected for a private ceremony to avoid distracting attention from the other officers
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Awarded BET Award for Athlete of the Century (2005).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2005).
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O'Neal was given an honorary U
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Studied at University of Phoenix, Master of Business Administration (2005).
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2004· 7 entries
O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat for Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Grant, and a future first-round draft choice (the Lakers used the draft choice to select Jordan Farmar in the 2006 draft)
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2004).
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Awarded NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (2004).
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Joined Miami Heat in 2004.
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And lost to the Detroit Pistons in the 2004 NBA Finals
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Played for Miami Heat (2004–2008).
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And his fourth NBA championship followed in 2006
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2003· 2 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with Los Angeles Lakers (2003).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2003).
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2002· 6 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with Los Angeles Lakers (2002).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2002).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (2002).
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Awarded Best NBA Player ESPY Award (2002).
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“There is only one way to beat us. It starts with c and ends with t.”
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As a voice actor, 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
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2001· 4 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with Los Angeles Lakers (2001).
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Awarded Best NBA Player ESPY Award (2001).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2001).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (2001).
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2000· 7 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with Los Angeles Lakers (2000).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2000).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (2000).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (2000).
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Awarded NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (2000).
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O'Neal's 28th birthday, he scored a career-high 61 points to go along with 23 rebounds and 3 assists in a 123–103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers
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Studied at Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Arts (2000).
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1998· 3 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with Los Angeles Lakers (1998).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1998).
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But had to back out due to scheduling conflicts, being replaced by Kelsey Grammer; however, he did appear in two sketches during the episode) and in 2007 hosted Shaq's Big Challenge, a reality show on ABC in which he cha
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1996· 3 entries
O'Neal shoved Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls; Rodman's teammates Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan restrained Rodman and prevented further conflict
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Joined Los Angeles Lakers in 1996.
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Played for Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2004).
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1994· 1 entry
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 betw
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1993· 4 entries
Against the New Jersey Nets, O'Neal registered the first triple-double of his career, recording 24 points to go along with career highs of 28 rebounds and 15 blocks
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Awarded NBA All-Rookie Team (1993).
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Awarded NBA Rookie of the Year Award (1993).
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O'Neal began to compose rap music
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1992· 2 entries
Joined Orlando Magic in 1992.
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Played for Orlando Magic (1992–1996).
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1989· 2 entries
O'Neal studied business at Louisiana State University (LSU)
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Played for LSU Tigers men's basketball (1989–1992).
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1972· 2 entries
In Newark, New Jersey, to Lucille O'Neal and Joe Toney, who played high school basketball, and having been selected an All-State guard, was offered a basketball scholarship to play at Seton Hall
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Born 1972-03-06.
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