3. He currently moves between three cities: Dallas, Florida, and Miami. "Guess where your father's been living?" O'Neal recalled him saying. After defeating the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle SuperSonics in the first two rounds, the Lakers again fell to the Jazz, this time in a 40 sweep.[50]. [329] On January 11, 2014, O'Neal performed the ceremonial first puck and drove a Zamboni for a game between the Devils and the Florida Panthers. At every level of basketball, Shaquille O'Neal dominated. [297], O'Neal was raised by a Baptist mother and a Muslim stepfather. Shaqs pad spans 31,000 square feet across three acres and features 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, and 700 square feet of lake beachfront. [127] O'Neal missed the first round of the 2011 playoffs. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hardly many NBA players continue to accumulate fortune after they leave the league. Ahead of his 51st birthday next March, Shaquille O'Neal is taking control of his health and weight-loss journey. Taahirah also performs her duties as a social media assistant at Mine O Mine, an entertainment company of her father. I'm actually on a team again." Before 2010, he was the last active American player to have a gold from the FIBA World Cup. O'Neal established himself as an overpowering low post presence, putting up career averages of 23.7 points on .582 field goal accuracy, 10.9 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. of this house were de, live a luxurious lifestyle despite having retired. [14] He has appeared in numerous films and has starred in his own reality shows, Shaq's Big Challenge and Shaq Vs. Jackson had previously said, "The only person I've ever [coached] that hasn't been a worker is probably Shaq. After playing college basketball for the LSU Tigers, O'Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft. [37][39] He was also upset that the Orlando media implied O'Neal was not a good role model for having a child with his longtime girlfriend with no immediate plans to marry. "[189], Toward the end of his playing career, he began work on an educational doctorate at Barry University. [48] In his first playoff game for the Lakers, O'Neal scored 46 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, the most for the Lakers in a playoff game since Jerry West had 53 in 1969. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Talk to you soon." By Zac Crain | February 16, 2009 | 10:04 am Or does he? 6. The property has two houses: a smaller home built in 2006, and a larger house built in 2008. The Lakers had hoped O'Neal would take less money due to his age, physical conditioning, and games missed due to injuries. Zac Gideo, a realtor with Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate, posted a photo of him and the big guy on his Instagram page. . He is a 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) and 325-pound (147 kg) center . [334], O'Neal turned down a $40 million deal with Reebok after hearing a mother complain about how expensive his shoes were. O'Neal was named MVP of the NBA Finals all three times and had the highest scoring average for a center in NBA Finals history.[62]. [66] At the end of the season, the Lakers had fallen to the fifth seed and failed to reach the Finals in 2003. They freestyle when called upon. In addition, O'Neal was plagued by fouls, and during one stretch fouled out of five consecutive games. The Los Angeles Daily News reported that O'Neal was willing to be suspended for fighting Rodman, and O'Neal said: "It's one thing to talk tough and one thing to be tough. For those of you who are not basketball fans, Shaquille ONeal, or Shaq, is a famous and very good American basketball player (he has won four NBA championships so far), but also an actor and a rapper. On February 27, 2009, O'Neal scored 45 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, his 49th career 40-point game, beating the Toronto Raptors 133113. [34] He was voted into the All-Star game and also made the All-NBA 3rd Team. [114] The Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks also expressed interest but had stalled on O'Neal's salary demands. [276] In January 2022, O'Neal sold his stake in the Kings. Tommy Cummings, Breaking News & Trending Staff Writer | Arts & Entertainment. [9] Due to his ability to dunk the basketball and score from close range, O'Neal also ranks third all-time in field goal percentage (58.2%). He made a lot of money playing basketball, so he invested it like everyone else. However, it was the first season in O'Neal's career that his scoring average dropped below 20points per game. [106] On February 25, 2010, O'Neal suffered a severe right thumb injury while attempting to go up for a shot against Glen Davis of the Boston Celtics. Microsoft has removed the Birds Eye imagery for this map. Miami returned to Chicago and closed out the series in the 6th game, highlighted by another dominating performance by O'Neal who finished with 30 points and 20 rebounds. "I'm a guy with no talent who has gotten this way with hard work. Miami advanced to face New Jersey, who won a surprising game 1 victory before the Heat won four straight to assure a rematch with Detroit. If I score 50, 60 points, break the records, and we lose, I'm pissed off. Here are some of the homes he has or still owns. [104] Upon arriving in Cleveland, O'Neal said, "My motto is very simple: Win a Ring for the King", referring to LeBron James. The four-time NBA champion lives in a mega-mansion, perfectly suited to his size and star status. Also Friday, ONeal stopped in at a basketball camp at Tidwell Middle School in Roanoke, and Northwest ISD posted the appearance on social media. and continued to pretend that he did not know who Bryant was until well into the 200506 season.[171]. I had a good life. The Bulls swept the Heat, the first time in 50years a defending NBA champion was swept in the opening round. [130][131] On a short video on Twitter, O'Neal tweeted, "We did it. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has acquired a home in Carrollton, Texas. $400 million. [258][259][260] He appeared on the December 9 episode of AEW Dynamite and addressed AEW in a sit-down interview with Tony Schiavone and Brandi Rhodes. It started in late May when Dallas real estate agent Zac Gideo posted a photo of him and ONeal on Instagram, letting followers know he was behind the transaction that brought ONeal to North Texas. Currently, the mansion is listed for sale for $22,5 Million. [172] On June 22, 2008, O'Neal freestyled a diss rap about Bryant in a New York club. She is a graduate architect with a passion for edge-cutting ideas in design, fashion, art and modern world interests. On two occasions during his first season in the NBA, his powerful dunks broke the steel backboard supports, prompting the league to increase the brace strength and stability of the backboards for the following 199394 season. 33. The Heat led by Wade and a balanced effort by O'Neal, Antoine Walker and Jason Williams would go on to win all three of the next games at home, before closing out the series in Dallas to deliver the first NBA title for the franchise and O'Neal's fourth title. 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On June 25, 2009, O'Neal was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Sasha Pavlovic, Ben Wallace, $500,000, and a 2010 second-round draft pick. After a season-and-a-half with the Suns, O'Neal was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 200910 season. [83] Critics doubted that O'Neal, now in his mid-30s, could carry the team into the playoffs. Upon his release, he did not resume a place in O'Neal's life and instead agreed to relinquish his parental rights to O'Neal's Jamaican stepfather, Phillip Arthur Harrison, a career Army sergeant. [201] O'Neal's actions resulted in the arrest of two suspects on charges of aggravated battery, assault, and a hate crime. While playing for Brown at LSU, O'Neal was a two-time All-American, two-time SEC Player of the Year, and received the Adolph Rupp Trophy as NCAA men's basketball player of the year in 1991; he was also named college player of the year by AP and UPI. O'Neal purchased this home for $3.95 million in 1993, and in later years expanded and customized its footprint. The couple has four children: Shareef (b. January 11, 2000), Amirah (b. November 13, 2001), Shaqir (b. April 19, 2003),[303] and Me'arah (b. Shaq starred for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat and later played for the Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. /. These expertly chosen colors could help brighten your mood, By Chiana Dickson He had first met Tigers coach Dale Brown years earlier in Europe when O'Neal's stepfather was stationed on a U.S. Army base at Wildflecken, West Germany. In August 2005, O'Neal signed a 5-year-extension with the Heat for $100million. Lounge spaces vary between formal and sophisticated for entertaining (think grand pianos and elaborate lighting) and snug-style rooms for TV binges and sofa-surfing. Halloween Special", 2 Episodes as guest, Guest Host October 30, 2017, 2012 Outstanding Promotional Announcement, 2022 Short Subject Documentary (as an executive producer of, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 10:21. [246], In April 2016, O'Neal participated in his first-ever match, when he was a surprise celebrity entry in the Andr the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32. Today the retired American . 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Keep reading to see Shaquilles home photos and learn more about his real estate investments. Sign up for the Talk 1340 Newsletter The 36 Best Action Shots From Every Patrick Mahomes Playoff Game During his first season with the Miami Heat, Shaquille O'Neal received an MBA degree from the University of Phoenix. "[75] Many critics stated that Heat coach Riley correctly managed O'Neal during the rest of the season, limiting his minutes to a career low. He has managed to buy houses in the three cities. He led the league with a 58.4 field goal percentage, the first of five consecutive seasons in which he did so. St. Philip's School and Community Center, Shaq blocks shots and shares wisdom with Dallas students at annual St. Philip's fundraiser, LeBron James becomes first active billionaire in the NBA, Shaq-backed Big Chicken signs multi-unit franchise deal for DFW, Texas, Game-worn Kobe Bryant rookie jersey to be auctioned for huge price. [304][305] Nelson also has one son from a previous relationship, Myles. [180] O'Neal was also featured in Aaron Carter's 2001 hit single "That's How I Beat Shaq". O'Neal starred in Shaq Fu, a fighting game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis. Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam - Live From Las Vegas. Of course, the 50-year-old is no stranger to real estate deals. [93] O'Neal and the Phoenix Suns did face the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs, but they were once again eliminated, in five games. The exterior (2.5 acres of property) also features a dock, a tennis court, a two-bedroom guest house, and an exquisite pool with the Superman emblem. After beating Reggie Miller's Indiana Pacers, the Magic reached the NBA Finals, facing the defending NBA champion Houston Rockets. (/ k i l / sh-KEEL; born March 6, 1972), known commonly as "Shaq" (/ k / SHAK), is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. Shaquille O'Neal is a former basketball player worth $400 million$292 million earned from the NBA and the rest from business ventures like Papa John's. . With Wade carrying the offensive load, O'Neal did not need to have a dominating series, and finished with an average of 13.7 points and 10.2 rebounds for the series. Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal was born on March 6, 1972, in Newark, New Jersey. [314][315] The couple resided at O'Neal's home in Sudbury, Massachusetts,[316] and later split in August 2012. Compared to the previous asking prices of $22 million in 2018 and $19.5 million in 2020, that is a significant saving. [17][18][19] O'Neal remained estranged from his biological father for decades; O'Neal had not spoken with Toney or expressed an interest in establishing a relationship. I didn't even play on a team. O'Neal appeared as himself on an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, bedridden after Larry David's character accidentally tripped him while stretching, and in two episodes each of My Wife and Kids and The Parkers. However, Miami showed interest, and eventually the two clubs agreed on a trade. Dining areas also offer varying styles, from clean, contemporary and sleek to art-packed walls and stencilled ceilings. An awning-covered patio in the yard provides shade and a view of a swimming pool like a lagoon, complete with a stone fountain beach entry and a traditional spill-over spa. O'Neal was featured alongside Michael Jackson as a guest rapper on "2 Bad", a song from Jackson's 1995 album HIStory. It doesn't match mansions by other former NBA stars such as Dirk Nowitzki or Jermaine O'Neal (not related to Shaq). Again, a perfect 80 record landed him another gold medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. With soaring ceilings, a gas fireplace, and a wall of windows facing out over the pool, the kitchen and breakfast area have a seamless design in the great room. Beautiful welcome areas adorned with eye-catching works of art greet you as you make your way effortlessly through the house. Supporters applauded O'Neal's willingness to take what amounted to a pay cut and the Heat's decision to secure O'Neal's services for the long term. A must considering just how much he travels. In four games, he scored more than 20 points. [282][283], In early 2019, O'Neal joined the Papa John's board of directors and invested in nine stores in the Atlanta area. [65] O'Neal later referred to Van Gundy as a "frontrunner" and a "master of panic. O'Neal was fined by the union for crossing the picket line.[159][160]. One aspect of these investments is real estate. Fred Hickman, then of CNN, instead chose Allen Iverson, then of the Philadelphia 76ers who would go on to win MVP the next season. O'Neal also won the scoring title while finishing second in rebounds and third in blocked shots. He fulfilled that promise in 2000, earning his B.A. "[61] [131] He received the position in return for breaking news of his NBA retirement on the service. The property is. Shaquille O'Neal Buys Two-House Compound in Georgia for $1.5M By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Jun 1, 2016 If Shaquille O'Neal goes one-on-one with New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski,. "[71], On July 14, 2004, 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). 1. O'Neal 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. ONeal bought the house in 2017 for $1.15 million. Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal has scooped up a swanky estate in the Dallas suburb of Carrollton, TX. 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