Shaquille O’Neal Happy Birthday
O’Neal was born in March 6, 1972 Newark, New Jersey.
His early NBA Career started at Orlando1996 drafted with the 1st overall pick in 1992NBA Draft. He finished scholarship in the Louisiana College, and since then he moved to Orlando. O’Neal was named the Player of the Week in his first week in the NBA, averaging 23.4 points on 56.2% shooting, 13.9 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game for the season. In 1993 he was names NBA Rockie of the Year. O’Neal became the first rookie to be voted an All-Star starter since M. Jordan in 1985. His International career began in 1994 FIBA World Championship in which he was named MVP of the Tournament.
When he got injured in 95-96 he became free agent, and his career started to L.A Lakers from 1996-2004, he also was named to United States Olympic basketball team, and he was part of the Gold medal winning team in the 1996 Olympic in Atlanta. O’Neal joined the seven-year $121 million contract for L.A Lakers, and that was the best career for him. O’Neal averaged 28.3 points and 11.4 rebounds 1997-1998. He led the league with a 58.4 field goal percentage, the first of five consecutive seasons in which he did so. His 8 season with Lakers O’Neal won three consecutive championships 2000-2002 and appeared in NBA 2004 NBA Finals.
At the great season with Lakers, he left as he wasn’t please what he wants demands held the franchise hostage and on July 14, 2004, O’Neal was traded to the Miami Heat, O’Neal reverted from his Lakers jersey number 34 to number 32, which he had worn while playing for the Magic. Upon signing with the Heat he played in 73 games, his most since 2001 season, averaged 22.9 points a game along with 10.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks. Shaq also made his 12th consecutive All-Star Team, made the All-NBA 1st Team, and won the Eastern Conference player of the Month award for his performance in March. O’Neal also narrowly lost the 2004-05 Award to Phoenix Suns Steve Nash.
O’Neal played 33 games for the Miami Heat in the 2007-2008 season prior to being traded to the Phoenix Suns. O’Neal started all 33 games and averaged 14.2 points per game. Following the trade to Phoenix, O’Neal averaged 12.9 ppg while starting all 28 games with the Suns. His new contract 2008-2009 Phoenix Suns. At the 2009 NBA Playoffs he was the first time since O’Neal’s rookie season in 92-93, his career moved back to Cleveland Cavaliers 2009–2010 after bad injury he had bad score, and they refereed him to Boston Celtics 2010-11, O’Neal became the NBA’s oldest active player, and on June 1, 2011, O’Neal announced his retirement via social media ““We did it. Nineteen years, baby. I want to thank you very much. That’s why I’m telling you first. I’m about to retire. Love you. Talk to you soon.” On June 3, 2011, O’Neal held a press conference at his home in Orlando. In September 2013, O’Neal became a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings.
O’Neal appeared in movies that were panned by some critics and passion for his music.
Happy Birthday O’Neal
