Shaquille O'Neal
By Kaitlin Knocke
Shaquille's Fame
How Shaquille Became Successful
2.) Shaquille's family had issues with money when he was growing up, so he decided to pursue his dream to play professional basketball to put food on the table for his family.
3.) Because Shaquille was so big, he received a full basketball scholarship to LSU before he senior year even started.
Important Parts of Shaquille's Life
1.) Robert G. Cole Junior/Senior High school
Where Shaquille went to high school; he started his basketball career here.
2.) The Orlando Magic
Shaquille's first NBA team, he was first round draft pick.
3.) Shaq Attaq
The title of Shaquille's first autobiography.
Fun Facts about Shaquille!
2.) Shaquille played a total of 35,925 minutes in his career.
3.) Shaquille O'Neal played for 3 different NBA teams, The Orlando Magic, L.A. Lakers, and Miami Heat.
4.) Besides basketball, Shaquille was a rapper, police man, and actor.
5.) Shaquille O'Neal rented 400 apartments for victims of hurricane Katrina.